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Canadian studies prompt researcher to voice grave concerns
Last week three new studies were published on fluoride adding more weight to an already overwhelming body of evidence that fluoridation is not safe. “I have grave concerns about the health effects of fluoride” said Ashley Malin, lead author of the Canadian Fluoride-Thyroid study and a researcher at the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public […]
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Arsenic and fluoride contamination in water: Loot of exchequer exposed
GUWAHATI, Oct 14: Arsenic and fluoride contamination in water continues to be a nagging problem in Assam. But then, this problem was the cash cow for those at the helm of affairs in the PHE Department from 2011-16, allegedly making a section of them richer with ill-gotten money. The department had Gautam Roy as its […]
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New Research Suggests Levels Of Fluoride In Your Urine During Pregnancy Might Be Tied To ADHD Symptoms Later On
At the end of the day, all that pregnant women want is to feel like they’re doing something right and that they’re keeping their unborn child (as well as themselves) safe. But there are so many things out there than can threaten that safety. Pregnant women are so used to hearing what they can’t do […]
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Louisiana: Fluoride Emission Standards for Phosphate Fertilizer Plants
Note from Fluoride Action Network: This regulation is currently in effect Louisiana SIP [State Implementation Plan]: LAC 33:III Ch 23 Subchap C, §2305–Phosphate Fertilizer Plants, §2305 Fluoride Emission Standards for Phosphate Fertilizer Plants; SIP effective 1989-05-08 (LAc49) Regulatory Text: Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III) Chapter 23. Control of […]
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World Arthritis Day 2018: One-third of the Delhi-NCR groundwater contains excessive fluoride causing arthritis
A recent report in the Lok Sabha secretariat revealed that groundwater in a number of districts in Delhi contains a high level of fluoride, arsenic, and nitrate affecting the health of Delhiites. With one-third of groundwater in Delhi and the NCR containing an excessive concentration of fluoride, an increasing number of people are getting afflicted […]
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Parry Sound doctors supporting fluoridation misinformed, reader
I read the Oct. 5 opinion letter by a group of local doctors trying to convince Parry Sounders to vote in favour of fluoridation in the upcoming plebiscite. As one of the persons derogatorily labeled as a “so-called expert,” I’d like to offer some corrections and facts in response based on science, not politics or […]
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Study: Fluoride levels in pregnant women in Canada show drinking water is primary source of exposure to fluoride
TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is added to public drinking water as for those living in cities that do not add fluoride to public water supplies. The study “Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride […]
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Higher levels of urinary fluoride associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
Higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy are associated with more ADHD-like symptoms in school-age children, according to University of Toronto and York University researchers. Dr. Morteza Bashash “Our findings are consistent with a growing body of evidence suggesting that the growing fetal nervous system may be negatively affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure,” […]
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We add it to drinking water for our teeth — but is fluoride hurting us?
Three new studies released today link fluoride exposure to ADHD and thyroid problems — and point to drinking water as the major source of exposure. Two studies — one from Canada and one Mexico — released today point to potential health problems from fluoride, which, in a majority of U.S. communities, is purposefully added to […]
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Franklin General Authority: Fluoride grant plan moves ahead
The Franklin General Authority is moving forward with its fluoride mini-grant program following the termination of fluoridation services citywide in June. Authority chair Anne Rudegeair presented the targeted mini-grant idea at the board’s Tuesday meeting. Various organizations including, daycare centers and churches could apply for grant funds of up to $1,000 per nonprofit organization… *A […]
United States, Pennsylvania