Why Is Fluoride Used in Tap Water, and How Much Is Safe?
Donald Trump has nominated RFK Jr., who wants to remove fluoride from U.S. water systems, to head the Health Department.
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. Claims Fluoride in Drinking Water is ‘Dangerous’—Here’s What the Science Says
A recent post on X by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to remove fluoride from America's public water systems under a Trump presidency, connecting it to conditions like arthritis, IQ loss, and bone cancer.
Trump might target fluoride in tap water. Here’s what the science says.
Robert Kennedy Jr., poised for a health job in a potential Trump administration, said he would prioritize removing fluoride from drinking water. Here’s what to know.
RFK Jr. wants to stop putting fluoride in drinking water. Here's what scientists say
On day one of Donald Trump's presidency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he'll be advising Trump to take fluoride out of public water. The former presidential hopeful — and prominent proponent of debunked public health claims — has described fluoride as "industrial waste.
Some people want fluoride 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Why U.S. Will Remove Fluoride From Public Water
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the U.S. Department of Health ...
What You Should Know About Fluoride
Here's what medical and public health experts are saying about the debate around fluoridation of drinking water.
Is fluoride in drinking water safe? RFK Jr. says fluoride 'will disappear' after election
The American Association of Pediatrics also maintains that fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste is a safe means of ...
UI expert debunks fluoride misinformation, shares science behind decades of health policy
There's a growing public debate over the need for fluoride in our drinking water, but experts say even the concerns that are ...