Saturday, June 21, 2025

Tag: baby powder

WHO classifies talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ for humans

Most human are exposed to talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral mined in many parts of the world, in baby powder, skincare and cosmetics.

Johnson & Johnson discontinues selling talc-based baby powder in US

J&J faces more than 14,000 cases accusing Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing products of causing ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure.

Johnson & Johnson recalls 33,000 baby powder bottles after FDA finds...

"FDA will be working with Johnson & Johnson to facilitate further investigation to substantiate that the product is authentic."

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $25M in baby powder cancer...

According to Judge Manuel Mendez, who is presiding over the trial, Johnson & Johnson placed “corporate profits and reputation over the health and safety of consumers.”

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Israel accused of using aid as bait as over 300 Palestinians killed at food...

Palestinians seeking flour and water have become targets, with Israeli forces killing hundreds at so-called humanitarian aid points backed by the U.S.

Lessons from Vieques: Resisting US militarism, building unity

Our only hope is to learn from and center the past and present struggle in Vieques and everywhere else bearing the brunt of U.S. militarism, to clearly understand where our enemies converge.

Martial Law in the United States

Trump will reverse the equation and use martial law to overcome public protest.

America’s new Industrial Revolution

Will Donald Trump will be remembered ruefully as our country’s very own King Canute, who used the full force of presidential power in a failed, futile effort to halt the tides of technological change?

Conservation innovations: How sustained resistance is saving one of the Earth’s most critical rainforests...

As profit-driven exploitation imperils Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem, some unique conservation strategies are working to save it.