In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers led by Raschdorf, de Almeida, and Solbach has unveiled a compelling molecular link between mitochondrial dysfunction and a deficiency in dimeric IgA-secreting plasma cells, providing novel insights into the complex pathogenesis of Crohn’s disease. Employing state-of-the-art colonic spatial single-cell proteomics alongside rigorous murine […]
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Iowa lawmakers introduce bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water
DES MOINES, Iowa — Several Iowa House members have introduced a bill that would ban adding fluoride to drinking water. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Larson (R-Sac County), Rep. Jeff Shipley (R-Van Buren County), Rep. Samantha Fett (R-Warren County), Rep. Zach Dieken (R-O’Brien County), and Rep. Helena Hayes (R-Mahaska) introduced HF 2395, which would ban adding […]
Board adopts statement in favor of fluoridation of public water systems
MOREHEAD CITY — The Carteret County Consolidated Human Services Board unanimously approved a statement Monday in favor of fluoridating public water supplies. The Human Services Board oversees the County Health Department and Department of Social Services. Members took action during their meeting, held in the County Health Department conference room. The board’s action does not […]
Lawsuit seeks to keep fluoride out of DeForest water
A DeForest resident has filed a motion in Dane County Circuit court in an effort to temporarily prevent the village from restoring fluoride into the public water system. Court documents show that Bernard Coxhead filed the motion on Feb. 4. It asks for a court injunction “prohibiting the village of DeForest from taking any further […]
New study highlights groundwater contaminants across the U.S
A new comprehensive analysis spanning over three decades sheds light on the growing presence of geogenic contaminants in the groundwater that serves as drinking water for nearly 150 million people in the United States. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the study, which covers data from 1988 to 2022, presents crucial insights for water-resource […]
EPA stalls on ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has promised to make good on “Make America Healthy Again” priorities, but sources inside and outside the agency say he isn’t any closer to embracing the movement’s anti-corporate stances. EPA over the past year under the Trump administration has shown little movement in adopting views touted by Health Secretary Robert F. […]
DuBois council researching possibility of removing fluoride from water system
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Could fluoride be removed from the DuBois water supply? City Council members are researching the possibility after a recent council meeting, where the topic was discussed. Officials are currently investigating the impact such a move would have on the water system and the community. The decision to look into the […]
DeForest resident files lawsuit to stop village from adding fluoride to water supply
VILLAGE OF DEFOREST, Wis. (WKOW) ? A DeForest resident has filed a lawsuit against the village seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the reintroduction of fluoride into the public water system. On February 4, Bernard Coxhead filed a motion in Dane County Circuit Court seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction until a federal reassessment […]
Fluoride is back in Bloomington’s water: Why it left and how it returned
Fluoridated toothpaste was invented in Bloomington, but until recently, the city drinking water supply lacked the mineral. Bloomington experienced almost five years of inconsistent fluoridation from Bloomington’s water supply, which comes from the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. But on Jan. 28, the city reintroduced fluoride into the system. Citing a reoccurring leak in the fluoride […]
Is Fluoride the Only Chemical Trump’s EPA Will Strictly Regulate?
On January 22, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcedthat it would re-evaluate its scientific review of fluoride in drinking water and potentially update the federal drinking water standards. This is a curious move from an agency that has spent the last year pausing and eliminating regulations for toxic chemicals, including rolling back drinking water […]