NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has issued a report on the reaction of dental lobby groups to the release of a long-delayed government report on fluoride’s effects on children’s developing brains. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) report found 52 of 55 human studies showed lower child IQ with higher fluoride. FAN uncovered, through Freedom of Information, […]
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“Blame the Victim” Tactic of Lead Paint Industry Now Used by Defenders of Fluoridation
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A new report released by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) based on emails it has obtained through Freedom of Information reveals the tactics dentists are now using to try to raise doubts about the growing scientific evidence that fluoride can reduce child IQ. Dentists are reviving a “blame the victim” tactic first used by the lead […]
Report on Fluoride’s Effects on Kids’ IQ Nears Finish Line
More clarity sought before possible public release Debate is center stage in lawsuit aimed at banning fluoride A federal agency’s analyses of fluoride’s effects on children’s IQ should be clarified before the agency would decide whether to make the information public, scientists advising the agency said on Thursday. The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) Board of […]
Owensville looks at improvements, changes to water and sewer services
OWENSVILLE — Dating back to around 2010, according to Superintendent Billy Ross, the town of Owensville has been on a sewer ban warning from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This year is no different, as the town has received a letter stating the fact recently. Town Board President Dwayne Matsel said that the warning […]
Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q: I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better indicator […]
Biological dentist speaks out on fluoride intake concerns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – For decades, fluoride has been added to most of our tap water to help protect against cavities. Now studies are addressing how much is too much fluoride and whether it can cause problems particularly in infants and expectant mothers. Biological Dentist Dr. Griffin Cole joined Action News 5?s Andrew Douglas at […]
Fluoride expected back in Buffalo’s water by late summer, early fall
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Water Authority stopped adding fluoride to the Queen City’s water in June 2015. Buffalonians, dentists and attorneys were not happy when that came to light in January. Now, a revised class action lawsuit is headed the city’s way. “Each day that goes by, there are hundreds of thousands of […]
Fluoride is the New Lead; Similar Loss of IQ From Fluoride as From Lead, Reports Environmental Group
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) describes a new National Toxicology Program (NTP) report on fluoride neurotoxicity as confirming what experts have long suggested: that fluoride is the new lead in its ability to lower IQ in children. This Thursday the NTP holds a public hearing on the report, a year ago the report was blocked from public release by top officials […]
ADA calls for major revisions to NTP fluoride monograph
Association leaders question methods, messaging, transparency. The ADA sent five recommendations for the National Toxicology Program’s third draft report on a systematic review exploring a possible relationship between fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental and cognitive health. The recommendations were sent in an April 28 letter to Kathleen M. Gray, Ph.D., chair of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors. […]
Maryland non-profit, Hawaii, Pennsylvania residents file water contamination lawsuits
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