Why do we add fluoride to drinking water, and is it safe?
Researchers traced the cause of the stain to the town's water supply, which contained abnormally high levels of fluoride. This finding prompted dentists to investigate whether it was possible to reap the beneficial, tooth-protecting effects of fluoridated water without experiencing the downsides of staining your teeth.
Should America ban fluoride in its drinking water?
Editor’s note (November 14th): This story was updated after Mr Trump nominated Mr Kennedy to be his secretary of health.
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.
Delray Beach considering no longer adding fluoride to its water supply
Amid new warnings about fluoride consumption, some municipalities in Florida are ending the practice of adding fluoride to the water supply, and Delray Beach may become the next one.
Melbourne mayor pushing to ban fluoride in drinking water
The Palm Bay City Council voted to keep fluoride out of its drinking water at a meeting two weeks ago. Before that, Tavares in Lake County took a similar path. “There are a lot of parents who don’t want it for their children," Alfrey said. Some Melbourne residents echoed this message.
City leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water
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How do you feel about fluoride in your drinking water? Cast your vote
With the City of Melbourne ending its long-time practice of adding fluoride to drinking water, we want to know how you feel about the additive.
Melbourne considers fluoride ban
Melbourne considers fluoride ban
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 ...
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Does Costco's Kirkland Signature Water Contain Fluoride?
Costco's Kirkland Signature purified bottled water does have a few additives in addition to pure H2O, and this is whether or ...
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Why is there fluoride in our water?
Fluoride in drinking water has been a topic of conversation lately, but what does it really mean, and is it really needed?
There’s a Scary Study About Fluoride and Children’s IQ Going Around. Here’s What It Really Means.
Fluoride is one of the most interesting stories of public health improvement. It all began over 100 years ago, with two ...
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Yes, Fluoride in Your Drinking Water Is a Good Thing
In fact, “there have been various urban legends ... why we might want to think twice before removing fluoride from public drinking water. 1. It protects your oral health. Fluoridated water ...
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels found to have lower IQs, study reveals
New research shows a "significant association" between higher fluoride exposure and lower children’s IQ scores, as the water ...
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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A Kansas town's fight over whether to put fluoride in drinking water sheds light on a national debate
The debate in Abilene, Kansas, could be a precursor to other communities considering the move because members of the incoming ...