A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops. Every 1 part per million increase in fluoride in urine – a way of measuring all the sources of fluoride a person consumes – was associated with a roughly 1 point drop […]
News Archive
Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
Our news database is categorized by country, state/province, and industry. This collection of articles is constantly being updated with the most recent global news on fluoride-related issues and events.
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children’s brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels in children. The research, published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, is a review of 74 other studies exploring how the mineral may affect children’s IQ levels. The analysis found a statistically significant […]
2024 Papers of the Year
Institute leaders selected 30 Papers of the Year from nearly 3,200 publications by NIEHS researchers and grant recipients in 2024. Fluoride exposure during pregnancy may increase neurobehavioral problems in children Prenatal fluoride exposure may increase the risk of neurobehavioral problems among U.S. children, according to NIEHS-funded researchers. This is the first U.S.-based study to examine […]
5 bills Kentucky lawmakers plan to introduce in the 2025 legislative session
Kentucky lawmakers won’t be able to file proposed bills until the next legislative session starts Jan. 7. But that hasn’t stopped them from saying what they plan to submit. During the 2024 interim, several legislators shared draft bills they plan to file during in the 2025 legislative session. While some are bills that have been […]
Palm Bay’s Shocking Fluoride Ban Leaves Residents Divided on Health and Government Trust
The Palm Bay City Council has voted to remove fluoride from the city’s tap water, sparking heated debates over public health and government intervention. This controversial decision, approved by a narrow 3-2 margin during a contentious council meeting, has left many residents questioning its implications for dental health and government priorities. The Controversial Vote and […]
Fluoride Debate Heats Up as Court Orders EPA Action Over IQ Concerns
The ongoing debate over fluoride in U.S. drinking water has reached a critical turning point as a federal court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must take regulatory action in response to concerns about fluoride’s impact on public health. The case, initiated under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), has intensified scrutiny of […]
Fluoride Or No Fluoride? Keys Water Provider Seeks Public Input
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority customers can weigh in on whether they support the continued use of fluoride in water coming through their faucets. In November, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo issued a recommendation against water fluoridation due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure. Some municipalities in the state have elected to […]
Stetson Painter gives preview of the upcoming legislative session starting Jan. 13
As the state prepares for the start of legislative sessions, District 3 State Representative Stetson Painter spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News to preview the items lawmakers plan to discuss. Amid ongoing national discussions about removing fluoride from water, Painter outlines what similar bills in Arkansas could entail. Original article online at: […]
Palm Bay debates adding fluoride to tap water
PALM BAY, Fla. —More and more cities in Florida have opted to take fluoride out of tap water. At a meeting on Thursday, Palm Bay will be the next city to debate adding fluoride to its tap water. The topic is controversial, with some for and against it. “I don’t think it is a good […]
Contaminated Waters: India Faces Groundwater Crisis
A recent report by the Central Ground Water Board highlights a major groundwater contamination issue in 440 districts across India. Approximately 20 percent of samples collected displayed nitrate levels surpassing permissible limits, raising serious environmental and health alarms. The ‘Annual Groundwater Quality Report – 2024’ uncovers significant nitrate contamination, particularly in agricultural regions reliant on […]