Alexandria, VA, USA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has announced Andrew John Rugg-Gunn as the 2023 recipient of the IADR Gold Medal. Rugg-Gunn, from the Borrow Foundation, Hampshire, England, was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the 101st General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 9th Meeting […]
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Uranium hexafluoride released from Metropolis Honeywell plant; residents concerned about lack of communication
METROPOLIS, IL — Honeywell has announced that uranium hexafluoride, a toxic chemical compound, was released from its Metropolis, Illinois, plant on Monday. A nuclear engineer says uranium hexafluoride can have major health impacts. Shannon Dassing lives near the facility and is looking to move away, but that’s not the only thing that’s on her mind. Dassing says Honeywell […]
Cause of death released for 1 of 2 pest control workers who died after Pompano Beach job
Leon Johnson, 64, was one of three pest control workers who became sick after fumigating the Baer’s Furniture warehouse on April 22 The Broward County Medical Examiner has released its report on the death of a man who fell ill after fumigating a furniture warehouse in Pompano Beach back in April. Leon Johnson, 64, was […]
UConn TCS Supports Development of Technology to Clean Greenhouse Gas Fumigant
Sulfuryl fluoride, a widely used fumigant, is a greenhouse gas. UConn TCS is helping the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station commercialize a technology that can clean these fumes before they are released into the atmosphere. UConn Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) is working with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven (CAES) to commercialize a technology that […]
Are you replenishing your electrolytes with a dose of PFAS?
Nine electrolyte products have detectable levels of total fluorine, an indicator of the group of chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, the environmental wellness blog and community had 40 electrolyte products (from 30 brands) tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of total […]
Fluoride feed in Greater Boston drinking water has resumed after construction, officials say
The fluoride feed in drinking water in the Greater Boston area has resumed after a three-month pause for construction, officials said Tuesday. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority said water fluoridation restarted on Monday. “Fluoridated water will be arriving at customer’s homes throughout the next week or so depending on the distance from the water treatment […]
Massena to continue to add fluoride to water supply
MASSENA — The Village of Massena will continue to add fluoride to the village water supply following a special board meeting on June 6. The Village Board of Trustees approved the continuation of fluoridation for the 2023-24 fiscal year by a 5-1 vote. A need for the special meeting presented itself after hydrofluosilicic acid (HFS) […]
Fluoridation at risk in ‘forever chemical’ proposal
EPA rule could inadvertently filter fluoride from drinking water. The ADA urged the Environmental Protection Agency in a May 30 letter to consider ‘forever chemical’ filtration equipment location and laboratory certification standards that will not inadvertently remove fluoride from public water systems. The agency continues to explore the best available removal technologies or per- and […]
Massena village trustees to discuss fluoridation of water during special meeting
MASSENA — Fluoridation of village water will be among the topics of discussion during a special Massena Village Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. today. The issue was raised during the board’s May meeting, with Trustee Kenneth J. McGowan saying he opposed adding fluoride to the village’s water supply and Mayor Gregory M. Paquin saying he […]
Report: The Science™ Hid Data That Fluoride Lowers IQ
I wrote an article a week ago or so elsewhere examining the potential negative health effects of fluoride — a documented neurotoxin — and why the Public Health™ authorities encourage it to be dumped into three-quarters of the U.S. water supply. The evidence of its deleterious effects on cognition, especially in children and developing fetuses […]