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Irish government urged to add lithium salts to water supply in suicide battle
Leading psychiatrist identifies aid against rising depression A leading psychiatrist has urged the Irish government to add lithium salts to the public water supply to aid the battle against suicide and depression. Well known consultant psychiatrist Dr Moosajee Bhamjee made the call at a mental health forum on ‘Depression in Rural Ireland’ in the Clare […]
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The water fluoridation controversy by Aria Nouri, MD
Fluoride does not alter the taste, smell or appearance of water, but it does help protect teeth from cavities. (Photo: US Center for Disease Control) A long list of government organizations in the western world as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) endorse water fluoridation as a means of preventing tooth decay. Despite widespread […]
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Cumbria: Close United Utilities plant for good
Last year Cumbrians Against Fluoridation discovered that fluoride had not been added to the water that supplies the Cockermouth and Maryport area since 2006. Local health authorities claimed they were unaware of the removal of fluoride by United Utilities. There has been no apology to the many who had been buying bottled water unnecessarily for […]
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Windsor: City urged to consider fluoride ban
The Windsor-Essex County Environment Committee voted Thursday to recommend Windsor consider ending fluoridation of its tap water after learning that fluoride can harm wildlife and not just human beings. “It’s something that slipped under the radar,” said Tamara Stomp, deputy mayor of Kingsville, referring to how governments have simply taken it for granted that fluoridation […]
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WMIS Launches Clinical Trials for Sodium Fluoride (F-18) for CMS
With the success of the World Molecular Imaging Society’s (WMIS) initiative in helping obtain the FDA approval for Sodium Fluoride F18 injection, WMIS is now launching critical clinical trials to secure fair and meaningful reimbursement for this procedure. Successful clinical trials for reimbursement are necessary to ensure the feasibility and market acceptance for this diagnostic […]
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Whanganui: Fresh push for fluoride
The Whanganui District Health Board’s on-again, off-again debate about fluoridation has been finalised and it will be asking the three local authorities within its borders to consider putting fluoride into their water supplies. Fluoridation had been discussed by both the community and public health advisory committee (CPHAC) and the hospital advisory committee (HAC) in August […]
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Dunedin: City Water To Remain Fluoridated
Decades of research convinced Dunedin officials to keep the city’s water fluoridated Tuesday (Nov. 29). Discussion during the three-hour special meeting at City Hall centered on a person’s right to choose and the government’s obligation to ensure public health. About 50 residents attended; many eco-activists, practicing and retired dentists and pediatricians spoke passionately on both […]
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London: Fluoride opponents to have their say
Fluoride in London’s water has been an issue for many years and Denise Brown wants to make sure residents finally get to have their say. Brown, Ward 11 councillor, headed off debate on the issue during the Built and Natural Environment Committee meeting on Monday (Nov. 28) by suggesting residents need to have an opportunity […]
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Sudbury. ‘It’s time to discuss’ water flouridation: Matichuk
Councillors may soon be poring over the issue of fluoridated water in a debate about whether the city should remove the chemical from its water. A report on the issue was presented last week to the city’s finance committee. Mayor Marianne Matichuk said its purpose was to provide information to councillors so they could make […]
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Albemarle: Elected officials to discuss fluoride in drinking water
A campaign by local citizens has prompted local officials to consider whether the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water should be continued. “There are health risks that are a result of water fluoridation and this information has been repressed,” said Albemarle resident Emerald Young at a meeting of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority […]
United States, Virginia