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Review of new book: Teeth by Mary Otto
Excerpt of review: One of the best features of this book is how it exposes the power of the dental establishment in its quest to preserve the wealth and privilege of its members. Otto reveals how dental leaders use their clout in Congress and in statehouses throughout the country. The ADA has tremendous resources and […]
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Nipawin: Fluoridation referendum a no go
Nipawin Town Council took a few weeks to decide if holding a referendum on the fluoridation of water would be in the best interest of residents in the area. Councillor Ray Serack says he spoke to people in town who wanted Council to decide for them. “[They said] ‘we put you on Council to make […]
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Fluoride in Jarrell community’s water reaches unsafe levels
Some Jarrell residents living in the Sonterra community are worried about what’s in their water. They say they’ve received a notification that the water has high levels of naturally-occurring fluoride. “Bits of particles floating around inside there,” Mauricio Fernandez pointed out. Since the start of the year, he’s wondered what’s in his water. “We’ve been […]
United States, Texas -
Health Minister should resign over fluoridation
The Democrats for Social Credit Party (DSC) wants Health Minister Jonathan Coleman to resign over his advocacy of poisoning drinking water supplies with risk-laden industrial waste. While one despairs of expecting MPs like Peter Dunne to understand the health risks of putting one of the most toxic substances on the planet into drinking water, there […]
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Modern dentistry dangers exposed by a dentis
Dental amalgam is made up of 50 percent mercury – a toxic heavy metal linked scientifically to neurological problems, kidney problems and infertility. In 1991, the World Health Organization reported that mercury fillings are the predominant cause of mercury exposure. So, the question remains: is YOUR dentist telling you the whole truth about your health? […]
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Water Authority votes to add fluoride to Meadville’s water
Fluoride will be added to water supplied by the Meadville Area Water Authority after the authority’s board voted 3-2 in favor of the addition during Wednesday’s special meeting. Board members John Fulmer and Hal Tubbs, who voted against fluoridation, and Dennis Finton, who voted in favor, had announced their positions prior to the meeting, leaving board […]
United States, Pennsylvania -
NY: Proposed legislation on the sale of bottled water
Title: Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water for human consumption, food preparation or culinary purposes in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on its label certain information; requires an annual bottled water report to be prepared by the purveyors of bottled water. Summary: BILL NO: […]
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Walden again considers dropping fluoride
The debate over the practice of water fluoridation in Walden is poised to continue, as the Village Board decided unanimously during its June 6 meeting to further explore the possibility of dropping fluoride from its water supply. In the coming weeks, the village council will weigh the facts of the issue via testimony from outside […]
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Unprecedented Lawsuit Could End Water Fluoridation in US Based on Neurotoxicity Studies
Story at-a-glance Fluoride Action Network (FAN) is among a coalition of environmental, medical and health groups suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban artificial water fluoridation The EPA has been served with a petition that includes more than 2,500 pages of scientific documentation detailing the risks of water fluoridation to human health New […]
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Peel’s request for fluoride toxicity tests still unanswered by Ontario government
The provincial government has thus far offered no response to Peel Region’s request for toxicity tests on the additive used to fluoridate local drinking water. Last February, the region sent a letter to the province asking for the tests and requested the government assume responsibility for administering municipal water fluoridation in Ontario. Ministry of Health […]
Canada, Ontario