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Talc, Talcum Powder And How To Use It - Sharpologist More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Phil Bramsen | permalink
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Talcum powder helps cut down on friction and absorbs moisture, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping prevent rashes.

For further reading: http://sharpologist.com/2014/06/talcum-powder-use.html ^[1]

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Talcum Powder and Cancer More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Mark Kroening | permalink
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Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral composed mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It is widely used in cosmetic products such as baby powder and adult body and facial powders.
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For further reading: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer ^[2]

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Talc Powder|Walgreens More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Julia Buchanan | permalink
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Shop thousands more items at Walgreens.com. Free shipping every day on orders over $25.

For further reading: http://www.walgreens.com/q/talc-powder ^[3]

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Should I stop using talcum powder? More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by viwins | permalink
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A study has found an increased risk of between 20% and 30% for ovarian cancer in women who used talc for what some call 'intimate personal hygiene'
Tags: Health & wellbeing,Life and style,Cancer,Health,Society,Cancer,Medical research,Science,Women

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/23/should-i-stop-using-talcum-powder ^[4]

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Talcum Powder – Talc Baby Powder, Ovarian Side Effects More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Shuly Cooper | permalink
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Americans used talcum powder to sooth diaper rash and to absorb body moisture. Medical evidence suggests that the powder is linked to ovarian cancer.
For further reading: http://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/ ^[5]

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JOHNSON’S® baby powder More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Bruna Scognamiglio | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.johnsonsbaby.com/powder/johnsons-baby-powder ^[6]

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Women are suing Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by alessandro bevacqua | permalink
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Talcum powder has been used for more than a century on babies and many people use it for daily hygiene. But a spate of recent lawsuits and some studies suggest using talc could lead to ovarian cancer in adult women. Still, the science is far from settled.

For further reading: http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-05-24/women-are-suing-johnson-johnson-over-talcum-powder ^[7]

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References & Citations

1. http://sharpologist.com/2014/06/talcum-powder-use.html

2. http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer

3. http://www.walgreens.com/q/talc-powder

4. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/23/should-i-stop-using-talcum-powder

5. http://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/

6. https://www.johnsonsbaby.com/powder/johnsons-baby-powder

7. http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-05-24/women-are-suing-johnson-johnson-over-talcum-powder