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Key takeaways: High levels of fluoride exposure have been linked to lower IQs among children in other countries. The CDC’s recommended fluoride levels are less than half the levels in these studies. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The Associated Press that he will instruct the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in municipal water […]

On April 7, 2025, the EPA announced it will expeditiously review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. The National Toxicology Program released a report in August 2024 concluding with “moderate confidence” that fluoride exposure above 1.5 milligrams per liter is associated with lower IQ in children.? The report also […]

Water fluoridation has been in the news quite a bit lately, with dental and health organizations arguing about its value to the oral health of the public, while some politicians and other groups are in support of eliminating it from public water sources. Last month Utah became the first state to place a complete ban on […]

After the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, supporters of his “Make America Healthy Again” movement cheered at having a champion in the federal government. Now the grumbling has begun. Some of Kennedy’s allies say he’s become almost inaccessible since his confirmation and complain that he’s made […]

Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and the former Baltimore Health Commissioner, told CNN’s Pamela Brown that research in the last several years indicates that there could be a negative impact of fluoride intake above a certain level, especially on the developing brain, meaning pregnant women should be aware of the risks. Original article online […]

Many of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s ideas have faced criticism from public health experts, but some are catching on across the United States. Newsweek reached out to HHS for comment via email. Why It Matters Kennedy’s position as President Donald Trump‘s HHS secretary gives him the authority to reshape public […]

For decades, the war over fluoridation has been going on. The war is sometimes hot, sometimes cold, but the hostility between the pro- and anti-fluoridation sides has never cooled down completely. In many ways, it mirrors the hostilities over vaccinations, but with an important twist: vaccines, to the extent that they are both safe and […]

The decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is under fire. On this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta, we’re sinking our teeth into the latest science, and what that means for you or your family’s dental health. Original article online at: https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/96ca7c5e-cd37-11ef-b277-83bc41b79276

A new meta-analysis found that fluoride can have a detrimental effect on the health of pregnant women, the fetus, and infants. The analysis reviewed multiple studies observing the impact of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants. It was found that high levels of fluoride can lead to adverse developmental outcomes, including decreased IQ and […]

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK, Jr. discusses several ‘Make America Healthy Again’ efforts on ‘The Story.’ Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have “detrimental effects” on the health of pregnant women and infants. […]