Johnson & Johnson is willing to pay almost $9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder caused cancers, the company announced Apr. 4. The proposal is the latest chapter ...

Ah, cornstarch. That little white powder hanging out in your pantry, often overlooked, but oh-so-versatile! If you're like ...

In June, dozens of runners raced through parts of Cedar Rapids as volunteers tossed fistfuls of brightly colored powder into the air and at participants. The powder, the main attraction of a race ...

Brightly colored powders, shot into the air at running events and some concerts, are designed to breathe excitement into those events. But have you ever wondered how safe those powders are to breathe?

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will stop making and selling its talc-based baby powder around the world from next year. The announcement comes more than two years after the healthcare giant ended sales of ...

NAPLES, Fla.- Fire officials are raising concerns about events that use a colored powder made of cornstarch after a recent deadly explosion. The powder is often used in the popular color runs held ...

Contact 13 uncovered disturbing details about colored powders used at local fun runs and events. Chief Investigator Darcy Spears found the colorful clouds could hold hidden hazards. While many of ...

Colored powder events where cornstarch is the main ingredient aren't benign, a public affairs intern's post reminds us. In a sobering Aug. 20 post, NFPA public affairs intern Ryan Sweezey reminds us ...