Here is something scary. Apparently use of talcum powder has been linked to ovarian cancer.

According to a study published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, women who use talcum powder around their genital areas are 40% more likely to develop ovarian cancer. 3,000 women were analyzed in the study. The risk of ovarian cancer for those who used talcum powder once a week was found to be 36%, while those using it every day the risk went up to 41%.

Yikes.

You can read more about the distubing findings of talcum powder and cancer at Talcum powder as dangerous as asbestos.

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