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Columbia: Utility mulls removing fluoride from city water
In the past five years, a Lewisburg dentist has seen a 70-80 percent increase in cavities and has performed at least three mouth extractions on children under the age of five, pulling out all of their teeth and replacing them with new ones. Dr. Dennis Sigman said he knows the main reason for the increase […]
United States, Tennessee -
Cornwall residents petition against fluoridation
Only two months after city councillors recommitted to its water fluoridation plan, a petition is being launched to end the practice. Cornwall’s council members revisited the controversial practice during meetings earlier this year, but were convinced by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s Dr. Paul Roumeliotis that fluoridation’s benefits far outweigh any risks. The discussions were […]
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The water crusaders invent new device to test fluoride in water
The website for TernUp Research Labs, a recent startup involved in water and sanitation issues, describes its founders as ‘a nebulous collective of people with different backgrounds, working together on what feels right’. And for the bunch of eclectic foursome, it is water that has to be right. With millions risking fluorosis and arsenic poisoning […]
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Clarksburg: Water Board may halt fluoridation
Two of three members lean toward turning off fluoride tap The Clarksburg Water Board soon could be dispensing unfluoridated water to residents of Clarksburg and surrounding communities. Two of the Water Board’s three members say they would favor discontinuing the practice of adding fluoride to the Clarksburg water system. “I think there are more negatives […]
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Britain sent poison gas chemicals to Assad: Proof that the UK delivered Sarin agent to Syrian regime for SIX years
• British companies delivered sodium flouride to Syrian firm from 2004-2010 • The chemical is a key component in manufacture of nerve gas • Sale has been blasted as ‘grossly irresponsible’ in light of chemical attacks • Intelligence expert says substance will have been diverted to regime British companies sold chemicals to Syria that could […]
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Durham: Council again on spot over fluoridation
City Council members face renewed pressure from a small group of activists who want the Water Management Department to stop adding fluoride to Durham’s drinking water. The council deflected similar entreaties in 2011, but the issue landed back on its agenda recently after the Durham County Board of Health, at Mayor Bill Bell’s request, studied […]
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Watertown: Six primary council candidates attend forum
Fluoride. The so-called roommate law. Blighted neighborhoods. Better communication with residents. Council salaries. Should the city have a dog park? These were just some of the issues that the six Watertown City Council primary candidates discussed during a forum Thursday night at the Italian American Civic Association club on Bellew Avenue. Not a debate, the […]
United States, New York -
Hawke’s Bay DHB to hold fluoride meetings
Anyone wanting more information about the effects of continuing to add fluoride to Hastings water can get to one of three public meetings hosted by Hawke’s Bay District Health Board this month. The meetings in Havelock North, Hastings and Flaxmere are an opportunity for members of the public to hear from dental and medical experts […]
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Avon Park seeks citizen input on fluoride issue
Stopping the fluoridation of city water has opened the floodgates of concern from the community, which was evident from comments at Wednesday’s special city council meeting. The fluoridation issue was added at the last minute to the meeting’s agenda. City Manager Julian Deleon explained why he decided to cease the injection of fluoride into the […]
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New method of incorporating fluoride into drugs
Synthetic biology is a science that aims to harness natural biological processes for other uses, such as in the manufacture of fuels and drugs. Now, synthetic biology researchers in the U.S. have developed a new method of incorporating the highly reactive fluoride into a wider range of molecules than was previously possible. Fluorine rarely occurs […]
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