Bill to prohibit fluoride in public drinking water systems advances
HB81, or Fluoride Amendments by Rep. Stephanie Gricius, R-Eagle Mountain, passed the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee on a 10-3 vote on Thursday, with the majority of those people testifying in favor of individual choice rather than mass “medication” of drinking water
Cities Weigh Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Amid RFK Jr. Hearing
The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.
Grand Rapids was first to put fluoride in its water 80 years ago. Will RFK Jr. change that?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, has long opposed using fluoride in drinking water. His confirmation hearing is underway.
Fluoride in Northwest Florida drinking water
The debate over fluoride in drinking water continues across Florida as public health officials, local leaders and activists discuss whether the risks outweigh the benefits.
Florida officials, activists debate fluoride risks in drinking water
The debate over fluoride in drinking water continues across Florida as public health officials, local leaders and activists discuss whether the risks outweigh the
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
More than 70% of the U.S. population that uses public drinking water systems has access to water with fluoride levels that prevent tooth decay.
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
Manatee County leaders plan to discuss the possibility of removing fluoride from the county’s drinking water Tuesday. Commissioner Amanda Ballard is calling for the county to stop adding the mineral to the local water supply following a renewed national debate about its safety.
Facts about fluoride in water as RFK Jr. prepares for confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, is likely to face questions about his stance on fluoride in drinking water when he goes before the Senate on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing.
What Has RFK Jr. Said About Fluoride?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed fluoride in drinking water for ailments from arthritis to bone cancer to thyroid damage. “I ...
Most Massachusetts residents have fluoride in drinking water. Is it really good for us?
Whether to add fluoride to tap water is a local decision left to municipalities. About 62% of Massachusetts residents live in ...
Put the fluoride-free toothpaste down — why dentists don’t want you to use it
We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present our FYI series, ...
Utah fluoride debate ignites over concerns of health and freedom
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A heated debate over the fluoridation of drinking water has erupted in Utah. Two counties, Salt Lake and Davis, have added fluoride to their water supplies. Rep. Stephanie ...
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How to read this study: A meta-analysis on the impact of fluoride levels on children’s IQ scores
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that more exposure to fluoride may be linked to lower intelligence ...
What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate ...
Should Utah remove fluoride from its water? House committee overwhelmingly says ‘yes.’
A House committee voted 10-3 to approve a bill to remove fluoride from all water systems in the state, arguing people should get to decide for themselves what goes into their bodies.
Arkansas Moves To Scrap Fluoride
A bill has been introduced that would repeal a state mandate to include fluoride in Arkansas drinking water systems.