Talcum Powder

In the past year or two, discussion of talcum powder’s link to ovarian cancer has been everywhere. Talcum-based baby powder has been used by women and small children since the early 1900’s, and it’s safe to say that millions and millions of people have been exposed to it over the past century. It’s no surprise ...

There sure seems to be! On this Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve discusses the frightening link between the use of talc powder and increased rates of ovarian cancer in women. Studies have shown a 30% increase in the risk of ovarian cancer for women who have used talc powder for extended periods of time. ...