GREENWIRE | EPA is asking a federal appellate panel to reconsider a lower court’s order for regulations on fluoride in drinking water under the nation’s toxics law. The appeal comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Robert F Kennedy Jr., the incoming president’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, famously […]
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Biden administration seeks last-minute appeal of court loss over fluoride in water
Attorneys for the Biden administration said Friday they would seek to challenge a court loss last year that could pave the way for the Trump administration to ban the use of fluoride in water. The Biden administration’s notice, filed Friday with the federal district court in San Francisco, comes just days ahead of a Jan. 21 […]
What’s Going On With Fluoride and Children’s IQs?
Fluoride is one of the most interesting stories of public health improvement. It all began over 100 years ago, with two simple observations: 1) that lots of people in some areas of the world had weird marks on their teeth, and 2) that somehow they never seemed to lose them to decay. After over a […]
Fluoride-alright-alright!
Like many sane people, I am not a big fan of RFK Jr. So when Mike Pesca of The Gist asked me to investigate whether there’s cause for concern when it comes to fluoride being added to drinking water, I thought the answer was an obvious and resounding “no.” After all, we have been adding […]
Many Americans are unsure if fluoride is being added to their water supply
Washington DC, January 15, 2025—A new Ipsos poll finds that while a majority of Americans are familiar with the use of fluoride in the U.S. water supply, a plurality doesn’t know if fluoride is currently being added to the water supplying their home. The poll also finds that while a plurality doesn’t know if the […]
Crest, Colgate Sued Over Kids Products That Contain Fluoride
Class action complaints allege misleading, fraudulent claims Flavorings for kids risk fluoride overdoses, plaintiffs say Safety claims toothpaste and mouthwash manufacturers make about their fluoride-containing products for young children violate consumer protection and other laws, according to multiple complaints filed against companies on Monday. Parents of preschoolers filed complaints against the Procter & Gamble Co., […]
Breaking: 6 Lawsuits Filed Today Accuse Makers of Children’s Fluoride Toothpaste of Violating Federal Law
Six class action lawsuits filed today accuse major dental product manufacturers of deceptively marketing products containing fluoride to young children, and misleading parents to believe the products are safe for toddlers. The lawsuits name children’s toothpaste brands Crest and Colgate/Tom’s of Maine, and the children’s mouth rinse brands Act, Colgate/Tom’s of Maine, Firefly and Hello. Plaintiffs include parents and caregivers […]
The fluoride debate rages on: Report reveals data further linking fluoridated water with lower IQ
In September of 2024, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) released a report linking high levels of fluoride with lower intelligence scores in children.1 Less than two months later, the Trump administration announced its opposition to fluoride in US drinking water. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., longtime opposer of both vaccines and water fluoridation, will oversee the department […]
Should fluoride be in our water?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has put the decades-old debate over water fluoridation back on the table. As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary, he might become the most powerful public health figure in the US who believes we should take fluoride out of our water. Currently, it’s up to municipalities to […]
The new fluoride study dividing the public health world as RFK Jr. calls for a ban on adding it to water
A new study has found a clear relationship between high fluoride exposure and decreased I.Q. in children. The findings, published this week in JAMA Pediatrics, add fuel to the ongoing national debate around whether or not fluoride should be banned from U.S. drinking water—a discussion most recently pushed by Donald Trump’s highly contested health secretary […]