A new U.S. study made headlines—but the deeper questions remain unansweredArticle by Bruce LanphearEvery few months, a new fluoride study drops—another twist in a debate that has stretched across generations. Some studies praise fluoride for protecting teeth. Others warn about possible harm to the developing brain. And a few arrive with the promise that this one has finally […]

Children’s Health Defense | Nov 17, 2025 | By Brenda BalettiAttorneys for Food & Water Watch and Fluoride Action Network in a landmark fluoride case today accused the EPA of trying to protect itself, instead of protecting the public. The outcome of the EPA’s appeal of a federal judge’s ruling ordering the agency to address […]

A new study shows that fluoride disrupts mitochondria by affecting a protein called MRPL15, which is controlled by another protein, C/EBPa. This disruption causes mitochondria to produce too many harmful molecules (mtROS), which trigger inflammation and cell death in the brain, leading to memory issues.The study also found that curcumin, a natural substance, can help […]

A just-released document – “Recommendations of the MAHA Commission to President Donald J. Trump” – strongly suggests that fluoride regulations and recommendations in the United States are about to change. “The CDC, informed by data and scientific review from NIH and EPA, will update recommendations regarding fluoride and PFAS in water.” “Following the completion of […]

New from FAN – A resource that elevates the conversation around water fluoridation from advocacy to evidence-based scientific assessment.“Reasons to End Water Fluoridation: A Science-Based Assessment” is a modern, scientifically rigorous resource that reflects the current state of fluoride research and recent legal developments. This comprehensive document features significant enhancements to our original “50 Reasons […]

June 25, 2025 – EPA asked for and received a fourth extension in their appeal of our September 2024 fluoride lawsuit win. EPA’s appeal is now due in mid July. According to FAN attorney Michael Connett, this the last extension DOJ will get before they are required to file an official appellate brief outlining why […]