What happened when a town removed fluoride from its water
On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride.
Levels of fluoride higher than in drinking water may be linked to lower IQs
Fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children, a new federal meta-analysis has concluded -- but not at the low levels recommended for U.S. drinking water.
Melbourne to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
After three hours of impassioned pleas and dueling science among dozens of dentists, the Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water.
City leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water
Keep watching to see what she had to say! Carrie Underwood Speaks Out About Performing At Trump's Inauguration | Billboard News City leaders in Melbourne voted overnight to remove the chemical from drinking water.
Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
If you’ve got a mouthful of healthy teeth, you can probably thank some kind of combo of good genes, a solid brushing routine—and the presence of fluoride in your drinking water. Since the 1940s, adding the mineral to the public water supply has been the norm in many places throughout the US.
Fluoride in the water: Safety or health hazard?
Should fluoride remain in our water? Stats show that it reduces tooth decay, but some critics argue it may lead to more health issues.
Melbourne mayor pushing to ban fluoride in drinking water
The city of Melbourne could soon follow the lead of other communities that have banned fluoride in their drinking water. "Science is constantly updating, so we have to update as well," Mayor Paul Alfrey said.
Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
What Does the Evidence Say About Fluoride Lowering IQ?
Fluoride is once again in the news, and not for a great reason. In a new review of the data published this month, scientists ...
Water fluoridation returns to the news, with Bremerton's history of debate a backdrop
Whether to put fluoride in water was a hot-button issue in the late 90s in Kitsap, a debate raised again by national ...
The new fluoride study dividing the public health world as RFK Jr. calls for a ban on adding it to water
The findings, published this week in JAMA Pediatrics, add fuel to the ongoing national debate around whether or not fluoride ...
EPA to Appeal Ruling Requiring Limits on Fluoride in Water
The EPA is appealing a September court ruling requiring the agency to regulate fluoride in drinking water. The Environmental ...
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims, controversial studies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride and controversial studies are prompting questions about its safety and why it's used in drinking water. Kennedy, a former presidential candidate ...
Fluoride in water: Lakeland officials urged to make fact-based decision
Fluoridation of the city's drinking water gets its first discussion in a Lakeland City Commission meeting, as a nurse urges ...
One Massachusetts town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate
In 2023, the two communities near the Rhode Island border each held votes on whether to fluoridate its public drinking water.
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UB dental experts available to discuss fluoride and impact of water fluoridation on public health and safety
Marcelo Araujo, dean and professor, and Marcelle Nascimento, director of cariology and assistant dean for clinical research, ...