Johnson & Johnson is willing to pay almost $9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder caused cancers, the company announced Apr. 4. The proposal is the latest chapter ...

Baby powder is a common product used not only on babies, but adults. However, while a classic household item, many do have potential health risks. Here are several brands that have potential links to ...

The company, sued by cancer patients who claimed its talc was contaminated with asbestos, stopped using the ingredient in North America in 2020. By Tiffany Hsu and Roni Caryn Rabin Tiffany Hsu and ...

Cornstarch is the starch that comes from a grain of corn. It’s taken from the endosperm of the kernel of corn and is a common ingredient in sauces, soups and baked goods. Cornstarch is one of the best ...

Cornstarch is a powder used in food as a thickening agent. Its also used commercially in a wide range of products, from detergents to biodegradable plastics, according to a reviewpublished in Polymers ...

Johnson & Johnson is abandoning talc-based baby powder next year and instead will make it with cornstarch. Its talc-based powder, which hasn’t been sold in the United States and Canada since 2020, is ...