The Windsor-Essex County Environment Committee voted Thursday to recommend Windsor consider ending fluoridation of its tap water after learning that fluoride can harm wildlife and not just human beings. “It’s something that slipped under the radar,” said Tamara Stomp, deputy mayor of Kingsville, referring to how governments have simply taken it for granted that fluoridation […]
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Cumbria: Close United Utilities plant for good
Last year Cumbrians Against Fluoridation discovered that fluoride had not been added to the water that supplies the Cockermouth and Maryport area since 2006. Local health authorities claimed they were unaware of the removal of fluoride by United Utilities. There has been no apology to the many who had been buying bottled water unnecessarily for […]
Whanganui: Fresh push for fluoride
The Whanganui District Health Board’s on-again, off-again debate about fluoridation has been finalised and it will be asking the three local authorities within its borders to consider putting fluoride into their water supplies. Fluoridation had been discussed by both the community and public health advisory committee (CPHAC) and the hospital advisory committee (HAC) in August […]
WMIS Launches Clinical Trials for Sodium Fluoride (F-18) for CMS
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With the success of the World Molecular Imaging Society’s (WMIS) initiative in helping obtain the FDA approval for Sodium Fluoride F18 injection, WMIS is now launching critical clinical trials to secure fair and meaningful reimbursement for this procedure. Successful clinical trials for reimbursement are necessary to ensure the feasibility and market acceptance for this diagnostic […]
Dunedin: City Water To Remain Fluoridated
Decades of research convinced Dunedin officials to keep the city’s water fluoridated Tuesday (Nov. 29). Discussion during the three-hour special meeting at City Hall centered on a person’s right to choose and the government’s obligation to ensure public health. About 50 residents attended; many eco-activists, practicing and retired dentists and pediatricians spoke passionately on both […]
Sudbury. ‘It’s time to discuss’ water flouridation: Matichuk
Councillors may soon be poring over the issue of fluoridated water in a debate about whether the city should remove the chemical from its water. A report on the issue was presented last week to the city’s finance committee. Mayor Marianne Matichuk said its purpose was to provide information to councillors so they could make […]
London: Fluoride opponents to have their say
Fluoride in London’s water has been an issue for many years and Denise Brown wants to make sure residents finally get to have their say. Brown, Ward 11 councillor, headed off debate on the issue during the Built and Natural Environment Committee meeting on Monday (Nov. 28) by suggesting residents need to have an opportunity […]
Albemarle: Elected officials to discuss fluoride in drinking water
A campaign by local citizens has prompted local officials to consider whether the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water should be continued. “There are health risks that are a result of water fluoridation and this information has been repressed,” said Albemarle resident Emerald Young at a meeting of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority […]
There Is no fluoride in Long Island’s drinking water
Over the last several weeks many of our members have been contacted by concerned residents asking about the amount of fluoride in their drinking water. Despite erroneous media reports and the practices of bottle water distributors, the Long Island Water Conference wants to once again assure Long Islanders that there is absolutely no fluoride in […]
Rolla: Fluoride in water draws more discussion
After hearing multiple presentations in recent months from a pair of anti-fluoridation crusaders, the Rolla City Council heard from two dentists, one in person and one in writing, who described the value of fluoridation… Read full article