Arkansas dentists oppose bills that would remove guarantee of fluoride in drinking water
The Arkansas State Dental Association is watching — and opposing — a pair of bills filed in the Arkansas legislature that would undo guaranteed fluoride in drinking water. The big picture: Fluoride in water became a hot topic recently after a federal judge in September ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate it over concerns that high levels could hurt the intellectual development of children.
Should Manatee County take fluoride out of drinking water? Official calls for removal
A Manatee County official is calling for the removal of fluoride from the county’s drinking water following a renewed national debate about whether it poses health risks. In a controversial ruling in September,
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.
DeForest Village Board to consider removing fluoride from drinking water
DEFOREST, Wis. -- The DeForest Village Board could vote Tuesday to remove fluoride from the community's drinking water. The board is slated to discuss resolution on whether to remove the mineral and could take action during its regularly-scheduled meeting. The village's Public Services Committee voted 5-2 last month in favor of removal.
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.
St. Lucie ends requirement for fluoride in drinking water amid national, statewide scrutiny
By axing a requirement to add fluoride, which has been on the books since 1989, St. Lucie County is leaving the decision up to water utilities.
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As Florida ERs see flu cases spike CDC issues new bird flu guidance
In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.
The new fluoride study dividing the public health world as RFK Jr. calls for a ban on adding it to water
A new study has found a clear relationship between high fluoride exposure and decreased I.Q. in children. The findings, ...
In Florida, a rebellion against fluoride is winning
As the incoming Trump administration pushes back against water fluoridation, several Florida communities are already ...
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More Florida communities are pulling back from fluoride. Here’s why
Some recent studies found fluoride exposure is associated with cognitive impacts in children, but the research isn’t ...
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High fluoride exposure may lead to low IQs in children: Study
For every 1mg/L increase in urinary fluoride, children’s IQ dropped by 1.63 points, according to the study. The World Health ...
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Fluoride-free Juneau offers a glimpse of what RFK Jr.’s plan could mean for America’s dental health
Since its removal from local tap water, data shows kids in Juneau have started getting cavities at a higher rate.
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UB dental school expert discusses importance, safety of fluorinated water
Marcelle Nascimento focuses on critical need of fluoride for all ages, especially in underserved communities, and science ...
How the Health Department Could Change Under Donald Trump
The Trump administration has promised an overhaul of various government agencies. What will happen to the Health Department?