Some people want fluoride removed from water systems. Here's what it does.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water, and whether RFK Jr. could really have it removed
For years, local water authorities have considered the addition of low concentrations of fluoride to drinking water a public health achievement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends it, citing evidence showing that fluoride prevents cavities in children — the No. 1 chronic disease in kids.
RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently pledged to take steps to remove fluoride from public water due to potential health risks, but others maintain the mineral should still be added to drinking water.
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Should fluoride be removed from public drinking water?
Robert F. Kennedy, who president-elect Donald Trump nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, wants to end fluoridated water.
More Wisconsin communities stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Opponents point to potential health risks from high levels of fluoride, but officials say levels in water are safe and needed to prevent cavities.
City of Winter Haven to stop adding higher fluoride levels to water supply
Since 1986, fluoride has been added to the city's water supply system, but on Wednesday night, commissioners voted three to two to stop adding higher levels. The mineral is naturally in water and can help prevent cavities or tooth decay, but there are concerns about whether it's a health hazard.
What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. discourages fluoride in drinking water. Here's what research says about its safety.
Fluoride has been shown repeatedly to lower dental costs, tooth decay and the risk of serious dental complications. But research shows high levels of the chemical can harm a child’s IQ.
Nation could part ways with fluoride in water under Trump administration
The Centers for Disease Control call the addition of fluoride in water one of the biggest medical advances in the 20th century, noting that it led to healthier teeth.
Why fluoride is added to water systems and why some want to get rid of it
The water you drink might be different after the next president takes office. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, and he wants public water systems to remove fluoride.
What You Should Know About Fluoride
Here's what medical and public health experts are saying about the debate around fluoridation of drinking water.
As anti-fluoride push grows, ruling from unlikely judge could be key
After seven years of litigation and two bench trials spanning 17 days, Senior U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San ...
Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
Longtime research has shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, ...
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Should America ban fluoride in its drinking water?
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The Anti-Fluoride Movement Vaults Into the Mainstream
With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, a formerly fringe opinion suddenly gets wide attention.
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Fluoride: Key to Strong, Healthy Teeth
We see it listed as an ingredient on toothpaste packaging and hear about its presence in our tap water. But what is fluoride, ...