Jamun seed-based ‘activated carbon’: For fluoride-free water

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed a jamun (black plum) seed-based ‘activated carbon’ to remove fluoride from drinking water to the levels considered acceptable by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A team led by Chandra Shekhar Sharma, assistant professor, Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT-Hyderabad, was involved in the study and […]

Drinking Tea Helps To Increase Bone Density

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has found that drinking tea regularly, over a long period of time increases bone density in women by an average of 5%. This study is the evidence we have all be waiting for, now we can indulge, guilt free, in infinite cups of tea each […]

Australia: Study to help fight tooth decay in children

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has announced its Australian-first study investigating the use of silver diamine fluoride to fight tooth decay and reduce dental hospitalisations in Victorian children. Silver diamine fluoride is a topical medicament used to control cavities. The liquid can be applied to a cavity to stop tooth decay and, in some cases, […]

Beware of ‘tooth fairy science’ in dental research

Excerpts:  Does periodontal disease in pregnant women lead to miscarriages? If mothers-to-be are exposed to fluoride, will their children have low IQs? Such findings are often the result of “tooth fairy science,” and dental professionals should be skeptical when reading this type of research, according to a talk at the recent ADA 2017 annual meeting […]

Walden votes to remove fluoride

The Walden Village Board passed a resolution to remove fluoride from the public water supply during its meeting on Oct. 17, and the preliminary decision marks a major development in the months-long debate over whether or not to remove the compound from residents’ drinking water. The council approved the resolution by a 4-2 vote, with […]

Changes to Inhalation toxicity values for Sulfuryl Fluoride and Dichlorodifluoromethane

Revisions to Inhalation Toxicity Values and Risk Screening. Reference Concentration for Long-Term: • Additions: Sulfuryl fluoride (Cal 06) • Dichlorodifluoromethane – Changed from 200 ug/m3 (HEAST 97) to 100 ug/m3 (USEPA 14) *Original online at http://fluoridealert.org/wp-content/uploads/nj.inhalation-risk-changes.sulfuryl-f.cfc12.2017.pdf Notes from FAN: Dichlorodifluoromethane • from OSHA: Dichlorodifluoromethane, when at least 99.97% pure, is approved by the FDA as a […]

Harrisonburg leaders vote to reinstate fluoride in city water

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — On Tuesday, Harrisonburg City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance going forward, that would reinstate the use of fluoride in city water. This has been a big discussion in the community but Tuesday, no one spoke during a public hearing for the issue. Harrisonburg City Council member Richard Baugh said […]

Nov 8: Public Hearing in Flint, Michigan, for Fluoridation of Drinking Water in Genesee County

Wednesday, November 8 4 – 7 pm Genesee County Administration Building 1101 Beach Street 3rd Floor in the Auditorium Flint MI 48502 Residents will be given the opportunity to speak on whether they believe fluoridation should be utilized in the treatment process used by Genesee County. Genesee County Water and Waste Services will utilize the […]

Shenandoah receives $25,000 award for new water treatment plant

Shenandoah was recently recognized for work at the city’s new water treatment plant. At Tuesday night’s Shenandoah City Council meeting, officials with Delta Dental of Iowa presented the city a $25,000 check which will support fluoridation equipment at the water treatment plant that was installed earlier this year. Shenandoah City Administrator Jim Davey tells KMA […]