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In the relentless quest to conquer cancer, one of the most formidable challenges lies in the complex interplay between tumors and the immune system. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has revolutionized treatment for certain blood...
Johnson & Johnson sued in UK: Thousands claim baby powder linked to cancer risk
Baby-product maker Johnson & Johnson has been sued by thousands in the UK over the claim that it knowingly sold baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The lawsuit involves complaints by 3,000 people, internal memos, and scientific reports that...
Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the connection?
It's been around since the 1890s, used in skin care and cosmetic products, industry, ceramics, roofing, plastics and paper. Even if you never came into contact with it as a baby or child, chances are you have heard of it: talcum power. Since the...
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Fight reignites over Wittenoom asbestos clean-up
The stage is set for a historic court battle over Australia's most infamous industrial disaster. Banjima traditional owners say they are planning to sue the West Australian government over the toxic remains of asbestos mining at Wittenoom, about...
Is your talcum powder as safe as you think?
For decades, Johnson & Johnson's baby powder was a staple in homes worldwide, a symbol of comfort and care. But behind that soft white dust lies one of the biggest corporate health controversies in recent history. The American pharmaceutical giant...
How lawsuit claims talcum powder 'caused cancer' as thousands sue creator over allegations
Thousands of people are taking legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson over claims contaminated Baby Powder may have caused them to develop cancer. The lawsuit, launched by major UK firm KP Law, says the US company knowingly...
Trump to meet Putin, Luxembourg launches Cardiac Arrest App, and dogs legally cargo
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 17 October. Luxembourg & Greater Region UKRAINE VISIT – Ukraine's Defence Minister Denys Schmyhal visited Luxembourg yesterday thanking the nation for its solidarity while...
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talcum cancer claim
Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said on Thursday. The company has faced...
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Registration is now open for the National Caregivers Self-Care and Tools online educational event on November 7th, 2025 at 11AM Pacific Time, hosted by the End Brain Cancer Initiative (EBCI). This educational webinar series is designed for...
Legal action filed in the UK over alleged link between talc and cancer
Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and its former consumer healthcare division Kenvue, alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said...
Johnson & Johnson faces lawsuits in UK over talc powder allegedly causing cancer
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing its first lawsuits in the United Kingdom over allegations that its talc-based products cause cancer, Reuters reports, as the company continues to battle tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States....
Johnson & Johnson hit with RM5.68b UK lawsuit over cancer-linked baby powder
LONDON, Oct 17 — Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said yesterday. The...
Thousands in UK sue Johnson and Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks
A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and...
J&J claims $966M L.A. talc verdict unconstitutional, result of ‘unfair trial’
LOS ANGELES - Johnson & Johnson has moved swiftly to challenge a headline-grabbing $966 million talc verdict against it in Los Angeles County court, saying the verdict is the result of a "jury process gone awry." The pharmaceutical and personal...
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
By AFP Published October 16, 2025 Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said...
64-Year-Old Blames Johnson & Johnson for Her Ovarian Cancer — Joins 3,000 Suing the Pharma Giant
A 64-year-old woman joins over 3,000 claimants in a landmark £1 billion High Court lawsuit in England, accusing Johnson & Johnson and its spun-off arm Kenvue UK of sellingasbestos-contaminated talc in baby and beauty powders from 1965 to 2023, and...
J&J Faces First Baby Powder Lawsuits in the UK
The lawsuit was filed at the English High Court on Tuesday against J&J and Kenvue UK Limited, a subsidiary of Kenvue, J&J’s former consumer health unit which was spun off in 2023. KP Law said it filed the case on behalf of more than 3,000 people...
Confirmed by the SSA: 13 new conditions added to speed up approval of Social Security benefits
Good news for millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a historic step to streamline the delivery of disability benefits by adding 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) List. This...
COVID-19 vaccines supplier Johnson &Johnson sued in the United Kingdom(UK) for allegedly selling powder contaminated with asbestos, patients developing cancer.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:COVID-19 vaccines supplier Johnson & Johnson is facing legal action from thousands of people in the United Kingdom(UK) who are accusing the global healthcare giant of knowingly selling talcum powder contaminated with...
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Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center has Endorsed the Birmingham Based Environmental Litigation Group for a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Alabama-Get the Best Possible Compensation Results
BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your loved one is a navy veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in Alabama, please...

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Marine Mechanic or Maritime Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Louisiana to Call the Gori Law Firm About Compensation-They Have New Equal in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the family of a marine mechanic or maritime worker who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos...

Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Navy Surface Ship Veteran with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer Anywhere in Michigan to Call the Detroit Based Lawyers at Zamler Shiffman & Karfis-Expect Better Compensation
DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a navy veteran in Michigan who served on a navy surface ship and has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer...

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Former Skilled Trades Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer Anywhere in Florida to Call the Gori Law Firm About Compensation-Better Lawyers-Better Compensation
ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad is a former skilled trades worker who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer...

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Talcum-Baby Powder User with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Alabama to call the Lawyers at the Birmingham Based Environmental Litigation Group About Compensation
BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your loved one has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer in Alabama and they were a routine user of baby...

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Recommends the Amazing Legal Team at The Gori Law Firm for a Former Chemical Plant Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Louisiana-Hire Better Lawyers-Expect Better Compensation
NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad is a current or former chemical plant worker who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or...

Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Lawyers at the Detroit Based Law Firm of Zamler Shiffman & Karfis for Auto-Truck Plant Line Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer-Get Better Compensation
DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center is the most quoted source in Michigan for auto or truck plant workers who have developed mesothelioma, and they have endorsed the...

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Navy Submarine Veteran Who Has Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Florida to Call the Gori Law Firm about Compensation-Expect Much Better Compensation Results
ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the family of a navy submarine veteran who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in Florida...

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges an Iron Works or Steel Mill Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer In Alabama to Call the Birmingham Based Environmental Litigation Group About Getting Better Compensation
BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in Alabama and he worked at a...

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of A Skilled Trades Worker with Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Anywhere in Louisiana to Call The Gori Law Firm about Compensation-Expect Better Results
NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of a plumber, electrician, mechanic, machinist, welder or any other type of skilled trades worker who has just...

Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Plumber with Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Anywhere in Michigan to Call the Detroit Based Lawyers at Zamler Shiffman & Karfis-Hire the Experts-Get Better Compensation
DETROIT , MI, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center has recommended the Detroit based law firm of Zamler Shiffman & Karfis for a plumber or skilled trades worker who has just been...

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Recommends the Gori Law Firm for a Former Public Utility Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer Anywhere in Florida-Hire a More Capable Law Firm Expect Better Compensation
ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "There are dozens of waters districts and electricity districts in Florida and thousands of public utility workers in Florida....

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Welder with Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Anywhere in Alabama to Call the Birmingham Based Lawyers at the Environmental Litigation Group for Better Compensation
BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your loved one is a former welder anywhere in Alabama and he has just been diagnosed with lung cancer or...

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Person Anywhere in Louisiana with Out of the Blue Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer to Call the Gori Law Firm About Secondhand Asbestos Exposure from a Loved One-Get Compensated
NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of an individual who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer to please...

Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Construction Worker-Laborer with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer Anywhere in Michigan to Call the Detroit Lawyers at Zamler Shiffman & Karfis About Compensation and Better Results
DETROIT , MI, UNITED STATES, November 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a construction worker or laborer who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in Michigan or their...

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Strongly Recommends the Gori Law Firm for a Navy Aircraft-Surface Ship Veteran with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Florida-Hire Better Lawyers-Get Better Compensation Results
ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad who now lives in Florida has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer and they are a navy...

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Shipyard Worker-Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Alabama to Call the Birmingham Based Lawyers at the Environmental Litigation Group-Get Better Compensation
BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad is a former shipyard worker or navy veteran who now has mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in...

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Highly Recommends the Gori Law Firm for a Public Utility Worker with Mesothelioma or Asbestos Exposure Lung Cancer Anywhere in Louisiana-Expect Better Compensation Results
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center highly recommends the remarkable legal team at the Gori Law Firm for a public utility worker who has just been diagnosed with...

Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to A Former Power Plant Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Michigan to Get Serious About Compensation and Call the Detroit Based Lawyers at Zamler Shiffman & Karfis
DETROIT , MI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your loved one is a former power plant worker anywhere in Michigan or a skilled trades worker who worked as a...

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Gori Law Firm For a Residential-Commercial-Remodeling Construction Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in Florida-Hire Better Attorneys--Get Better Compensation
TAMPA , FL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your loved one has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer anywhere in Florida and they were a construction or home...