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What is asbestos, cancer-causing mineral at centre of lawsuits against J&J?

J&J has said its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos, which has been linked to mesothelioma. (File)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 11:28 am IST

Johnson & Johnson to pay $15 million to man who says its talc caused his cancer

Johnson & Johnson products are displayed for sale on shelves at a Target store.
Published on Oct 16, 2024 08:39 am IST

Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc. to pay $45 million to cancer victim's family

Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc. were ordered to pay $45 million to the family of an Illinois woman who blamed the companies’ baby powders for giving her a fatal cancer
Published on Apr 21, 2024 10:46 am IST

J&J must pay $18.8 million to California cancer patient in baby powder suit

J&J has said its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos, which has been linked to mesothelioma. (File)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:18 am IST

Final hearing in tuberculosis drug patent case ends, verdict likely in a month

Final hearing in tuberculosis drug patent case ends, verdict likely in a month
Published on Jan 30, 2023 12:46 am IST

Johnson & Johnson's legal strategy on cancer suits questioned by court in US

The three-judge panel will decide whether the bankruptcy should be dismissed, which would allow the lawsuits to resume. (HT File)
Published on Sept 20, 2022 05:51 am IST

Maha FDA cancels licence of Johnson's Baby Powder over quality concerns

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Published on Sept 16, 2022 10:59 pm IST

Johnson & Johnson drops talc based baby powder in 2023, shifts to cornstarch

Talcum powder has long been used in baby products because the mineral keeps skin dry and prevents diaper rash.
Updated on Aug 12, 2022 07:36 pm IST

Johnson & Johnson temporarily halts Covid-19 vaccine output: Report

Johnson & Johnson currently has millions of doses of our Covid-19 vaccine in inventory,
Published on Feb 09, 2022 03:31 pm IST

J&J vaccine gets additional warning on bleeding aide effect

J&J said in a statement that “individuals who have been previously diagnosed with ITP should talk to their health-care provider regarding the risk of ITP and the potential need for platelet monitoring following vaccination.”
Published on Jan 13, 2022 10:56 am IST

US CDC committee recommends Moderna, Pfizer Covid jabs over J&J's

 A government advisory panel is meeting Thursday, Dec. 16, to determine if any restrictions are needed to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because of rare but serious blood clots.
Published on Dec 17, 2021 06:09 am IST

Omicron routs J&J vaccine in lab study, may evade Sinovac and BioNTech too

Omicron is more infectious than Delta, but it remains unclear whether it is also more dangerous. 
Published on Dec 16, 2021 05:38 am IST

J&J vaccine loses antibody protection against Omicron in lab study

A vial and syringe are seen in front of a displayed Johnson&Johnson logo in this illustration. 
Published on Dec 15, 2021 08:44 am IST

Johnson & Johnson announces split, to form two public companies

The Johnson & Johnson logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Published on Nov 12, 2021 05:49 pm IST

US FDA approves Moderna, J&J booster shots; says yes to vaccine mixing

A vial of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccine clinic in Salt Lake City, USA. 
Published on Oct 21, 2021 07:43 am IST

US health advisers endorse booster shot for J&J vaccine

A vial of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is displayed at South Shore University hospital in Bay Shore, New York. 
Published on Oct 16, 2021 06:55 am IST

Johnson & Johnson says its booster shot increases antibodies

J&J says researchers saw increases in antibodies in people ages 18 to 55 and in study participants 65 and older who received a lower booster dose.
Published on Aug 25, 2021 10:04 pm IST

Johnson & Johnson submits plea for study of Covid-19 vaccine on adolescents

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has been granted emergency approval nod in India.
Published on Aug 20, 2021 11:54 am IST

India approves J&J’s single-dose vaccine

The J&J vaccine, which has shown 66-72% efficacy in different trials, has been approved by regulators in the US, UK, Europe and the World Health Organization.
Updated on Aug 08, 2021 01:23 am IST

News updates from HT: Fatigue one of common post-Covid issues, says AIIMS Patna

Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 05:00 pm IST

India gets 5th Covid-19 vaccine as Johnson & Johnson's candidate gets approval

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has been granted the much-coveted emergency approval nod in India.
Published on Aug 07, 2021 02:24 pm IST

EU monitor says J&J jab requires warning label

The EMA’s expert group analysed more than 1,180 cases of people who reported dizziness and tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, after receiving the J&J jab and concluded they were linked to the vaccine’s administration.
Published on Aug 07, 2021 04:53 am IST

J&J and Novavax seek approval for vaccines

Health workers visit the remote Mamgund Gonipora village of Budgam district to vaccinate local residents, on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 01:35 am IST

Johnson & Johnson applies for approval of its single-dose Covid vaccine in India

Johnson & Johnson has approached the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation for Emergency Use Authorization for the single-dose Covid-19 vaccine
Published on Aug 06, 2021 01:27 pm IST

Johnson & Johnson says talks with India on Covid vaccine Janssen still going on

A health worker prepares a dose of Janssen Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine at Leopold Sedar Senghor stadium in Dakar, Senegal.
Published on Aug 02, 2021 09:22 pm IST

'Withdrew application because...': J&J on approval of its Covid vaccine in India

A box containing vials of Johnson & Johnson vaccine against Covid-19.
Published on Aug 02, 2021 09:18 pm IST

Amid spike in Covid-19 cases Zimbabwe approves J&J vaccine for emergency use

A box containing vials of Johnson & Johnson vaccine against Covid-19.
Published on Jul 28, 2021 09:04 pm IST

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to work on easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, right, speaks as his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud listens during a joint press conference after their meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Saudi Foreign Minister arrived in Islamabad on a day-long visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to discuss bilateral matters, regional and international issues.
Published on Jul 27, 2021 07:28 pm IST

Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalls sunscreens on benzene concerns

The Johnson & Johnson logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AP)
Published on Jul 15, 2021 01:55 pm IST

US officials flag "small" reaction risk with J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine

Boxes of Corona vaccine from the US pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson storages.
Published on Jul 13, 2021 12:58 am IST