In this short video, FAN’s Executive Director Dr. Paul Connett addresses the use of the term “natural” when discussing the benefits and risks of fluoride. The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has created this video vignette series, Fluoride Fundamentals, to provide the public and decision-makers with a basic understanding of fluoride, to dispel myths surrounding fluoridation, […]
The world’s premier pediatric journal has published a new government-funded study confirming our worst fears, linking exposure to “optimally” fluoridated water during pregnancy to lowered IQ for the child. In this short video, FAN’s Director, Paul Connett responds to criticism of the study from pro-fluoride voices.
Dr. Paul Connett, Executive Director of the Fluoride Action Network, interviews Dr. Bob Dickson, MD and Dr. James Beck, MD, PhD on the looming battle over water fluoridation in Calgary, Canada. Calgary stopped adding #fluoride to its water supplies in 2011 but recently a strong push from the fluoride lobby threatens to restart fluoridation. In […]
We are now entering the final phase before our historic trial begins. The stakes are high, as this legal challenge could be our best chance to end fluoridation in the United States, leading to a domino-effect around the world.
“Currently, there are rapidly increasing scientific studies showing neurotoxicity to fluoride,” with research showing a direct link between children’s IQ and their level of fluoride exposure in the womb: “That is our largest concern.” – Chris Neurath, research director at the Fluoride Action Network.
A power outage in Sandy, Utah on Feb. 6 caused dangerously high levels of fluoridation chemicals to enter the drinking water supply, which then corroded the pipes allowing high levels of copper and lead to enter the system. This made numerous residents ill, including a 3-month old baby. The local media is also reporting that […]
The CDC recently reported that dental fluorosis, a side effect of overexposure to fluoride, has increased dramatically, now afflicting more than 60% of US teens. It isn’t just #teeth though. #Fluoride affects many tissues in the body including the #brain, #bones, #thyroid, and #kidney. It’s 2019 – we’re removing #chemicals from our #water not adding […]
“We are leaving no stone unturned. The court will hear the best evidence that’s available on this issue.” Michael Connett, lead attorney on the TSCA case, gives a detailed update on the progression of the TSCA fluoride lawsuit as of December 30, 2018.
In this short video, FAN’s Director, Paul Connett, PhD, discusses why a 5 IQ point drop due to fluoride exposure is so serious at the population level.
The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has created a new video vignette series to provide the public and decision-makers with a basic understanding of fluoride, to dispel myths surrounding fluoridation, and answer common questions. The series, entitled “Fluoride Fundamentals,” is being launched today with a short video featuring FAN’s Director Paul Connett, PhD, answering the question: […]
