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Peel council revisits fluoride debate after resident revives lawsuit
Liesa Cianchino wants legal opinion on whether fluoride in tap water violates Charter A Mississauga woman says she’s re-opening a dormant lawsuit she launched against Peel Region over the fluoride it adds to tap water to prevent tooth decay. Liesa Cianchino sued the region three years ago, alleging that by fluoridating drinking water, the region […]
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Disagreement over fluoride IQ study
A recently published US study finding that women who drink fluoridated water have lower IQ babies is being panned by a Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health Dr Neil de Wet, while being promoted by fluoride opponents. Fluoride Free New Zealand says the results mean the 23 New Zealand councils that still fluoridate drinking […]
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Streptococcus mutans and their adhesive function linked to children with rampant caries and increased risk of dental caries.
Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a novel discovery connecting highly variant types of the caries bacterium Streptococcus mutans and their adhesive function to children with rampant caries and increased risk of dental caries. The results, which can lead to a better way of identifying high-risk patients and treat their caries, are published […]
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EPA Final Rule: Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer Production Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration
The following are excerpts from this long Final Rule which can be viewed either in the Original Text or PDF. SUMMARY: This action finalizes amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer Production source categories. These final amendments are in response to two petitions […]
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Forbes Announces Finalists for $500,000 Under 30 Impact Challenge for Young For-Profit Entrepreneurs Driving Positive Social and Environmental Impact
The Three Finalists – Chakr Innovation, Drinkwell and Farmerline – will compete live on stage at the 2017 Forbes Under 30 Summit, Oct. 2, in Boston #Under30Summit BOSTON (September 27, 2017) – Forbes announced today three finalists for its $500,000 Under 30 Impact Challenge for creative entrepreneurs, under the age of 30, who are driving […]
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Popular Program Helps Okotoks Preschoolers Brush up on Dental Care
A program offered in Okotoks is geared towards promoting dental health for local preschoolers. The free-of-charge Preschool Oral Health Clinics were introduced following the Town’s decision to discontinue flouride use in the local water supply in 2012. Okotoks Family Resource Centre Coordinator Sherri Mullen says the clinics provide an opportunity for young children to get […]
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Fluoride Can Harm Children’s Intelligence, Mexican Study Finds
A groundbreaking new study found that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy can harm IQ and cognitive development in children. Fluoride is added to the tap water of two-thirds of Americans. The study – a joint effort by researchers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada – examined 299 pairs of Mexican mothers and children. It found that […]
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For the sake of our kids, Calgary must end the anti-fluoride folly
Poor dental health in childhood becomes a lifelong burden, with consequences for those who can least afford dental care If I could convince Calgarians to vote on one issue in the upcoming municipal elections, it wouldn’t be the one that’s in the headlines – whether to subsidize the Flames’ billionaire owners in their quest for […]
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Kenya launches campaign to combat oral diseases amid healthcare personnel shortage
NAIROBI, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s ministry of health in conjunction with industry partners on Monday launched a month long campaign to combat oral diseases that have worsened against a backdrop of healthcare personnel deficit and changing dietary habits. Officials said the nationwide campaign will sensitize the public on proper hygiene and regular checkups to […]
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EPA Seeks To Dismiss Fluoride Suit, Defending Stance On TSCA ‘Uses’ Issue
EPA is urging a federal court to dismiss environmentalists’ suit challenging its rejection of their petition seeking to ban the practice of fluoridating water under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), with the agency defending its views on the key issue of which chemical uses must be considered in TSCA assessments and possible future regulation. […]
United States, National USA