Abstract Background: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread persistent organic pollutants and endocrine disruptors. High doses of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure can cause pregnancy loss and infant deaths in animals, but the associations between PFAS exposures and risk of miscarriage in humans are not well studied. Methods: Using a case–control […]
President’s Emerging Research Leadership (PERLA) Award 2019 Christine Till (left) receives her award from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton Christine Till, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, was selected for this award as a reflection of her original research program that studies the neurotoxicity of fluoride exposure. Due to the public health […]
PRNewswire/ — Twice-delayed, a lawsuit seeking to prohibit the addition of fluoridation chemicals to public water systems in the U.S. because of the threat fluoride poses to the developing brain will begin June 8, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, the eight-day trial will be […]
Highlights HAIX-Zr resin selectively removes fluoride and can be easily regenerated. HAIX-Zr resin shows higher defluoridation capacity than commonly used adsorbents. The presence of bicarbonate adversely affects fluoride removal by HAIX-Zr. Exchange of OH– with F– is the possible fluoride removal mechanism by HAIX-Zr. Abstract Drinking water containing excess fluoride is a major health concern […]
Abstract The polluted water sources pose a serious issue concerning the various health hazards they bring along. Due to various uncontrolled anthropogenic and industrial activities, a great number of pollutants have gained entry into the water systems. Among all the emerging contaminants, anionic species such as fluoride cause a major role in polluting the water […]
Introduction Excessive fluoride intake during tooth development causes dental fluorosis. Aim This study aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis in association with fluoride concentrations in drinking water, (2) explore the effects of altitude on the severity of fluorosis in two towns with high fluoride levels in the drinking water, and (3) assess […]
Excerpt Would MDH [Minnesota Department of Health] allow flexibility in routine sampling timeframes in the event that we are only able to maintain essential services to keep things running? Systems are still required to collect samples during their monitoring periods. MDH is working on this issue and will provide additional information as it becomes available. […]
Rajitha actively participated in the agitations for safe drinking water to fluoride-affected areas in the past 17 years. Veeramalla Rajitha actively participated in agitations for safe drinking water to fluoride-hit villages. File photo Nalgonda: Fluorosis victim and Fluorosis Vimukthi Porata Samithi member Veeramalla Rajitha (30) died of ill health at Kudabakshupally, her native place, in […]
The Queensland AMA has reignited its battle for fluoridated water in the wake of local government elections. Queensland doctors have seized on recent local government elections in the state to urge all new mayors to make fluoridated drinking water available to their local communities. Dr Dilip Dhupelia Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland President Dr Dilip […]
PRNewswire/ — In the 1940’s, America was sold fluoridation with the false equivalency that pollutants (hydrofluorosilicic acid or sodium fluoride), when added to public water supplies, acts similarly as naturally fluoridated water to safely reduce tooth decay – but without such evidence, reports Frank Zelko, PhD, Associate Professor, Environmental History, University of Hawaii, in History […]
