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Fast, efficient fluorine-based desalination membrane to purify saltwater
Clean water scarcity is a major issue in today’s world, and the problem is only going to worsen with a changing climate. Desalinating brackish water or seawater is an established method to produce drinkable water, but it comes with huge energy costs. There’s no shortage of creative devices in the works, either using heat to […]
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Why millennials may have worse teeth than their parents
Generational differences, or at least debates about them, crop up everywhere, and dentistry is no exception. It might seem like millennials should have better teeth than previous generations due to all the health information at their fingertips, but the reality may be the opposite—and dental clinics everywhere should pay attention. What about advancements in dentistry? […]
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‘High fluoride’ levels in Malwa groundwater
Fresh evidence of the presence of alarming levels of chemicals, especially flouride, in groundwater in the southern Malwa region has emerged in a study. The study revealed fluoride levels in 745 groundwater samples from the Malwa belt. Nearly 49 per cent of the samples exceeded the WHO guideline value of 1.5 mg L-1. High fluoride […]
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Machine learning finds fluoride battery materials that could rival lithium
Machine learning has been used to quickly discover some of the most promising materials for fluoride-ion batteries. The work could accelerate development of these batteries, which are tipped by some to rival, or even replace, lithium-based ones. In theory, fluoride-ion systems are ideal for batteries in everything from electric vehicles to consumer electronics. That’s because […]
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What’s In The Water? Fluoridated Water And Its Benefits
Note from Fluoride Action Network: The following article is “Sponsored Content” from NAPSI. It is used to “engage and influence” and to “Energize your base” We have labeled this article as misinformation for the following reasons: STATEMENT: “Fluoride use and community water fluoridation are safe and effective ways to prevent tooth decay…” RESPONSE: This statement […]
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Have your say on extending water fluoridation schemes
Individuals and organisations are being encouraged to contribute to the Department of Health’s consultation framework for community water fluoridation (CWF).1 The Health and Care Bill, currently going through parliament, sets out some changes to the water fluoridation legislation in England. If it becomes law, the Bill will allow the Secretary of State – instead of […]
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El Centro to Consider Water Fluoridation Program
The El Centro City Council was advised by the county Public Health Department that the city may be required to adopt a fluoridation program for its water delivery system during its May 3 regular meeting. | VIDEO CAPTURE City Passed 10,000-Water-Connection Threshold, Calexico Approaching That Mark EL CENTRO — The city of El Centro has […]
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Northumberland County Council leader reveals plans to add fluoride to water system in bid to combat oral health issues
The council had planned to do so prior to the Covid-19 pandemic but plans were met with resistance from some areas The leader of Northumberland County Council has reiterated a commitment to adding fluoride to more of the county’s water supply in a bid to improve the oral health of residents. Plans to extend the […]
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Concern over University of North Carolina child medical experiment in low-income community
May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A University of North Carolina (UNC) dentist is recruiting infants from Lenoir County, NC, for an experiment exposing them to fluoride, which has been shown in dozens of studies to lower IQ, according to the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). The study, named waterBEST and led by dental researcher Dr. Gary Slade, […]
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Newcomerstown, Ohio, asking for views on water
Village officials are polling area residents about the use of fluorine in the municipal water supply. Currently, by law passed by the State of Ohio in 1978, all municipal water plants providing water to their residents are required to add the chemical fluorine as prevention for tooth decay and to strengthen teeth. State officials said […]
United States, Ohio