New Study Shows Talcum Powder Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A new study shows that talcum powder may increase the risk of ovarian cancer in women. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analyzed the data from several previous studies and determined that using talcum powder increases the risk of ovarian by 24 percent. The notion that talcum powder use may be related to ovarian cancer is not new; researchers have been studying the possible association for years, but results have not been consistent. Among the various studies, data has shown a distinct correlation, while others have not. ...Read Full Post
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