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Fluoride Exposure and Thyroid, Kidney and Liver Function
Over 200 million people experience fluoride exposure every day. Does it affect the thyroid gland or impact kidney function in adolescents? According to the CDC, nearly 3/4 of the American population on “community water systems” have fluoride exposure from their water. That’s more than 200 million people. Growing up ,I remember hearing radio commentators complaining […]
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CDC Data Shows More US Children are Overexposed to Fluoride Than Ever Before
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride. The US Centers For Disease Control’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has consistently found skyrocketing rates of dental fluorosis, reports the Fluoride Action Network. The CDC reported that 41% of adolescents (12 to 15) […]
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Advisors Ask NTP To Decide On Revising Fluoride Review Key To TSCA Suit
Science advisors to the National Toxicology Program (NTP) have finalized their latest review of a draft analysis of fluoride toxicity but are leaving up to the program’s director whether to quickly publish the material or further revise it — a key question for the 2024 trial over potential TSCA limits on drinking water fluoridation expected […]
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Dental Fluorosis Symptoms: 5 Warning Signs Of This Severe Metabolic Bone Disease
Fluoride mineral is essential for the normal development of bone and teeth. However, its presence in excess of the required limit results in fluorosis of bone (skeletal) and teeth (dental). It is a dominating public health issue in India due to the geographical fluoride belt across numerous states. Despite fluoride’s anticarcinogenic potential, when present in […]
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Dentist Groups Use Tobacco and Chemical Industry Playbook to Attack Science and Scientists Finding Fluoride Lowers IQ
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has issued a report on the reaction of dental lobby groups to the release of a long-delayed government report on fluoride’s effects on children’s developing brains. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) report found 52 of 55 human studies showed lower child IQ with higher fluoride. FAN uncovered, through Freedom of Information, […]
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“Blame the Victim” Tactic of Lead Paint Industry Now Used by Defenders of Fluoridation
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A new report released by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) based on emails it has obtained through Freedom of Information reveals the tactics dentists are now using to try to raise doubts about the growing scientific evidence that fluoride can reduce child IQ. Dentists are reviving a “blame the victim” tactic first used by the lead […]
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Report on Fluoride’s Effects on Kids’ IQ Nears Finish Line
More clarity sought before possible public release Debate is center stage in lawsuit aimed at banning fluoride A federal agency’s analyses of fluoride’s effects on children’s IQ should be clarified before the agency would decide whether to make the information public, scientists advising the agency said on Thursday. The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) Board of […]
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Owensville looks at improvements, changes to water and sewer services
OWENSVILLE — Dating back to around 2010, according to Superintendent Billy Ross, the town of Owensville has been on a sewer ban warning from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This year is no different, as the town has received a letter stating the fact recently. Town Board President Dwayne Matsel said that the warning […]
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Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q: I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better indicator […]
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Biological dentist speaks out on fluoride intake concerns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – For decades, fluoride has been added to most of our tap water to help protect against cavities. Now studies are addressing how much is too much fluoride and whether it can cause problems particularly in infants and expectant mothers. Biological Dentist Dr. Griffin Cole joined Action News 5?s Andrew Douglas at […]
United States, Tennessee