FLORIDA — Hundreds of new laws rolled out in Florida on Tuesday, July 1, and among those new laws is the banning of fluoride in the state’s water systems. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill to remove fluoride from the drinking water in May following concerns from public health advocates, including Florida Surgeon General Dr. […]
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Health freedom advocates to celebrate end of water fluoridation in Florida at Orlando event
ORLANDO, Fla. – Stand for Health Freedom is hosting an “Independence from Water Fluoridation” event to celebrate the statewide ban that effectively halted the practice across Florida. The celebration marks the culmination of a movement that saw 22 cities and four counties vote locally vote against fluoridation since November 2024. The event, scheduled for Wednesday […]
Community water fluoridation: Untangling facts from fear
Community water fluoridation has long been at the forefront of public health discussions, with most dentists and other health experts praising its role in effectively and safely preventing tooth decay. However, the practice has also garnered criticism among skeptics who claim it is unsafe and unethical. Misinformation and myths about fluoride have spread rapidly — […]
GRU stops adding fluoride to drinking water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – GRU has stopped supplementing its drinking water with fluoride in accordance with a new Florida law that “prohibits the use of any additive to a public water supply that is not for the explicit purpose of improving water quality.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, the Florida Farm Bill, into law […]
Op-ed: Researching the effects of fluoride treatments as the city discusses policy
Some people like to read. Some people prefer selling books. Some people like to make a lot of noise and create drama based on opinions and slogans, and some people would rather do their homework and be sure of their facts before acting. Some of us find that our moral compass demands we take action. […]
Pennsylvania Senate considers bill banning fluoride in drinking water statewide
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban fluoride in public water, one of a growing number across the country. The bill, dubbed the Fluoride Choice Act, would prevent fluoridation of any public drinking water across the state, a move that has sparked criticism from dentists and Democratic leaders. Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31), representing […]
FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, July 23, to gather feedback on the clinical use and safety concerns associated with prescription ingestible fluoride drops and tablets for infants and toddlers. The meeting, which is being facilitated by the Reagan-Udall Foundation, follows the FDA’s announcement in May that it […]
Executive order targets food additives and fluoride to improve health
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Negaunee City Council hosts forum to discuss fluoride in water
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) – Some residents in Marquette County are raising concerns about fluoride in two cities’ water sources. Community members in Negaunee discussed the pros and cons of fluoridation in water. The Negaunee water system is shared with Ishpeming. City Manager Nate Heffron says the city had nearly 50 people voice their concerns. “The […]
RFK Jr. says there may be ‘more cavities’ under fluoride bans: ‘It’s a balance’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that nixing fluoride from public drinking water may result in more cavities. “It’s a balance,” Kennedy said during interview on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus” on Thursday, June 26. “You’re going to see probably slightly more cavities. Although in Europe, where they ban fluoride, […]