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Doctor-legislator asks utilities to stop putting fluoride in water
The only practicing physician in the state legislature has asked hundreds of water districts to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, citing recommendations from the American Dental Association that moms avoid using tap water to mix baby formula. State Rep. Joey Hensley, a Republican from Hohenwald, said he mailed about 250 letters last week after […]
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NIDCR Program Announcement: Pharmacogenetics of Fluoride (R01)
Part I Overview Information Department of Health and Human Services Participating Organizations National Institutes of Health (NIH), (http://www.nih.gov) Components of Participating Organizations National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), (http://www.nidcr.nih.gov) Title: Pharmacogenetics of Fluoride (R01) Announcement Type This is a conversion of PAR-06-214, which was previously released March 3, 2006., as described below. NOTICE: […]
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Mount Desert: Voters to decide fluoride issue
MOUNT DESERT – Voters here may get the chance in a few months to decide whether the local water district should continue to add fluoride to the water that is piped to many of the homes and businesses in town. If they do, Mount Desert will be the latest of several Maine communities which have […]
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Too much fluoride can pose problems
PORTSMOUTH — Recent studies in a report issued by the National Research Council, called “Fluoride in Drinking Water,” indicates that the teeth of infants who receive too much fluoride could be susceptible to staining and discoloration in their later years. Fluoride is added to toothpaste and drinking water because of its ability to strengthen tooth […]
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Physician–Legislator Advises Tennessee Water Districts to Halt Water Fluoridation
December 6, 2006 – Dr. Joey Hensley, a respected practicing physician serving in the Tennessee legislature, has issued a letter to hundreds of water districts throughout the state that distribute fluoridated drinking water, advising the districts of his recommendation that fluoride no longer be added to water. The letters were mailed Monday, December 4th. Dr. […]
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Harmed Babies And Minorities: Acceptable Collateral Damage Of Water Fluoridation?
When a wise and dear friend of mine hears an idea that makes real sense, one of her favorite comments is, “Well, honey, that’s just plain ol’ turnip greens and cornbread common sense!” Unfortunately we’re finding out now that adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent cavities simply doesn’t make sense any longer – and […]
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New Fluoride Warning for Infants
Does your drinking water contain added fluoride? If so, keep it away from infants under the age of one. This directive was issued recently by an unlikely source: the American Dental Association (ADA). In a November 9th email alert sent to all of its members, the ADA noted that “Infants less than one year old […]
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Acushnet moves to clog city fluoridation
ACUSHNET — In a move to block New Bedford from fluoridating the water supply, selectmen voted unanimously last night to ask town counsel about taking legal action against the city, and are trying to enlist Fairhaven’s and Dartmouth’s support in the ensuing fight. “Does New Bedford not have any responsibility to Acushnet and Dartmouth just […]
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Water utility ends fluoridation citing health concerns
A Baldwin County utility company has made a decision that could affect thousands of its customers. North Baldwin Utilities in Bay Minette is removing fluoride from its water supply. The utility company cites medical studies that show fluoride can be harmful to infants and elderly. “It’s not mandated by any state agency that we put […]
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Acceptable Collateral Damage Of Water Fluoridation?
When a wise and dear friend of mine hears an idea that makes real sense, one of her favorite comments is, “Well, honey, that’s just plain ol’ turnip greens and cornbread common sense!” Unfortunately we’re finding out now that adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent cavities simply doesn’t make sense any longer – and […]
United States, Tennessee