Another “conspiracy theory” has proven true. Apologies anyone? Although not specifically named, the above study conducted in the USA and others like it worldwide caused the US Government’s National Toxicology Program to release a report this week linking higher levels of fluoride with neurobehavioral issues and lowered IQ. The conclusions from this report are as follows: […]
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US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that […]
Town employee suggests ending water fluoridation
Cambridge City is considering eliminating the addition of fluoride when treating water, but Indiana dental and health experts urge council to reject the change. During council’s Aug. 12 meeting, town employee Chris Stapleton suggested removing fluoride. After a discussion, members decided to table the matter until their 6 p.m. Sept. 9 meeting at town hall, […]
Fluoridation in Water (Part 2)
Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. This episode features audio from: Why I Changed My Mind on Water Fluoridation Medicine’s Response to the Changing Science on Fluoride Safety Original article online at: https://nutritionfacts.org/audio/fluoridation-in-water-part-2/
Federal funds help Suffolk replace fluoride-reducing systems at water treatment facility
Upgrades at a Suffolk water treatment plant wrapped up in July, aided by a million-dollar federal appropriation. New electrodialysis reversal membrane stacks were installed at the G. Robert House Water Treatment Facility, replacing aged membranes at the plant. The project cost more than $5 million. The membranes are part of ongoing efforts to reduce naturally […]
Will The EPA Be Forced To Ban Fluoride Use In Tap Water?
Arguably one of the most consequential public health court cases in American history has sat for months in the Northern District of California without a ruling from the judge. After years of legal wrangling, trials, and retrials, arguments in Food & Water Watch, Inc. v. EPA concluded in March, and the last docket entry is […]
Long-Delayed NTP Fluoride Report Key To TSCA Suit May Arrive ‘This Month’
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) is reportedly preparing to release its long-delayed scientific report on fluoride’s association with developmental neurotoxicity risks, potentially before the end of August — a move that could reshape litigation where environmental groups are seeking a TSCA ban on drinking water fluoridation due to those risks. “As of this month the […]
Fluoride Scheduled to be Added to Water in Yorktown
Fluoride is scheduled to be added to the water of about 40,000 residents in Yorktown—just not yet. Residents had been notified by the Northern Westchester Joint Water Works (NWJWW) and town officials that fluoride would be part of the water supply for the first time since 2017 at the end of July. However, the process […]
Village of Marshall to remove fluoride from drinking water
The Village of Marshall will halt using fluoride as an additive in its drinking water following a unanimous 7-0 vote to do so at the village board’s Tuesday, July 7 meeting. Up until now, the village has been pumping over 200 gallons of fluoride into its drinking water annually. Staff also have been tracking residual […]
Papers of the Month
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy may increase neurobehavioral problems in children Prenatal fluoride exposure may increase the risk of neurobehavioral problems among U.S. children, according to NIEHS-funded researchers. This is the first U.S.-based study to examine the relationship between fluoride exposure during pregnancy and neurobehavioral outcomes in childhood. Nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population receives drinking […]