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World Health Organization Report: Talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder ‘Probably Carcinogenic’

Even without being contaminated by asbestos, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now determined that exposure to talc, once widely used in consumer products like Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder, […]

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Johnson & Johnson Reaches Landmark $700 Million Settlement Over Talcum Powder Cancer Risks

Consumer healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to pay a staggering $700 million to settle a nationwide investigation led by 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. The settlement

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J&J Hit with $260M Verdict in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Trial

An Oregon jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $260 million in damages to a woman who claims the healthcare giant’s talc-based baby powder caused her to develop a

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Jury Awards $15 Million in Talc Exposure Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, has long been associated with exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in talc deposits mined for use in various

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New Study Finds “Consistent Association” Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

A recent study has uncovered a connection between the use of talcum powder and the risk of developing ovarian cancer. This latest research, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology,

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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion Settlement for Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer of Johnson’s signature talc-based Baby Powder, has announced a proposed settlement worth $6.475 billion to address thousands of lawsuits filed against the company in the United

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Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit: $45M Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Chicago Trial

In the latest trial involving claims that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder causes cancer, a Chicago jury ordered Johnson & Johnson and its former consumer healthcare division, Kenvue, to pay

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New Judge Assigned to Talcum Powder Cancer Litigation in NJ Federal Court

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is recalling all lots of its popular smoking cessation drug Chantix nationwide, due to the presence of unacceptable levels of the carcinogenic chemical N-nitroso-varenicline. Chantix is the

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J&J Discontinues Talc-Based Baby Powder Amid Nearly 20,000 Cancer Claims

Faced with nearly 20,000 lawsuits involving talcum powder cancer claims, Johnson & Johnson announced this week that it will no longer sell talc-based Baby Powder, a product that has been

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