The government review comes as a federal judge is about to rule on whether water fluoridation poses a neurotoxic hazard to human health.
A landmark National Toxicology Program (NTP) report on fluoride neurotoxicity has confirmed what experts have long suggested: that fluoride is comparable to lead in its ability to lower IQ in children, according to the Fluoride Action Network.
After conducting an 8-year systematic review, which included an unprecedented number of peer reviews a
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Further Analysis Confirms Fluoride Exposure Associated With Primary Hypothyroidism
In response to a question raised at the recent US federal court trial Food and Water Watch et al. vs. United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding their work on drinking water fluoride and hypothyroidism, scientists at Canadian and U.S. universities have further analyzed their data regarding the duration of residence in fluoridated communities, and ha
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Former NTP Director Praises Recent Report on Fluoride’s Prenatal Neurotoxicity
Former director of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Dr. Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D, calls a recent US study on the adverse effects of prenatal fluoride exposure valid, adding that “one should not have to ingest” fluoride.
The study, “Maternal Urinary Fluoride and Child Neurobehavior at Ag
The recent U.S. government-funded study (Malin et al., 2024) published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) linking fluoride exposures experienced in fluoridated Los Angeles, California during pregnancy with a doubling of the odds of several neurobehavioral problems for the child, has received extensive media coverage across North America and also throughout the world.
The study and the accompanying press releases from the affiliated academic institutions were publi
Government funded study found mothers with higher fluoride exposure had children with double the risk of neurobehavioral problems
Los Angeles, California (May 20, 2024) – A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Monday found that in fluoridated Los Angeles, the children of mothers with higher fluoride exposures during pregnancy had double the odds of several neurobehavioral problems compared to mothers with lower exposures.
International Consensus Disfavors Systemic Fluoride Use For Caries Prevention in Early Educational Settings
An elaborate review of fluoride use in preventing tooth decay by researchers at several British universities has concluded that systemic fluoride exposure is no longer considered important in fighting tooth decay in school settings.
“It was agreed that policy makers should prioritise at-risk groups where resources are limited, and that systemic fluoride interventions (flu
Ignoring Neurotoxicity Evidence, Albany Approves Water Fluoridation
In a move akin to reintroducing lead paint or leaded gasoline, the Albany, New York Common Council voted 12-0 to fluoridate its drinking water on February 22, after months of lobbying behind the scenes by dental interest groups.
Albany had never adopted water fluoridation, as it was opposed by a string of mayors.
However, current Mayor Kathy Sheehan favors the policy.
The sole Common Council member to offer any
Nebraska Bill Would Require Cities to “Opt-in” to Fluoridation
A bill that would reverse the state mandate for water fluoridation in Nebraska, and would require referendum approval to initiate fluoridation, has been introduced to the Nebraska legislature.
Legislative Bill 1387, introduced by State Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair, would set up a referendum vote on whether communities should add fluoridation chemicals to their water supply. In 2008, the Legislature mandated fluoridation for certai
Legislation to Reverse Fluoridation Mandate Advances in Kentucky
A bill that would allow water systems to decide on their own to repeal water fluoridation received near unanimous approval from the Kentucky House Standing Committee on State Government February 8.
House Bill 141, promoted by Rep. Mark Hart, Republican of Falmouth, was approved 16-1, and is being scheduled for a final vote.
“It’s a bill that will undo an unfunded state mandate and return…this decision to local control,”
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A major scheduling change occurred at the close of yesterday's proceedings. Closing statements from both the plaintiffs (FAN) and defendants (EPA) will now take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific) / 12:30 (Eastern). The judge wanted time to watch deposition videos, look over evidence, and prepare a series of key questions for attorneys that he will ask on February 20th. That hearing will also be streamed live for the public on Zoom and will be recorded for futur
