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920,000 people exposed to fluoride contaminated water in Northern Ghana
A research finding by the Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Water Research Instititute (WRI) and Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) has revealed that about 920,000 persons in Northern Ghana are exposed to fluoride contaminated water. The report said most of the population relied on groundwater for drinking, which […]
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Oregon: Albany councilor’s push to remove fluoride from drinking water fails
Albany City Hall , Ashley Smith, Mid-Valley Media An Albany City Council member’s push to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water died without a vote. Councilor Matilda Novak raised the idea in March, leading to a staff report and passionate testimony regarding fluoridation during a council meeting the night of Wednesday, April 27. In […]
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American Dental Association hit by new Black Basta ransomware
The American Dental Association (ADA) was hit by a weekend cyberattack, causing them to shut down portions of their network while investigating the attack. The ADA is a dentist and oral hygiene advocacy association providing training, workshops, and courses to its 175,000 members. For many living in the USA, you will likely recognize the ADA Accepted […]
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Tablet fluoridation. Letter: Something to chew on regarding fluoride
I disagree with Rob Goren’s letter, “Missouri should support fluoride” because it implies that fluoridated water has been proven to be safe and effective in fighting tooth decay. Many doctors and scientists throughout the world claim that adding fluoride to our drinking water has not been proven to be safe or effective. In 2016, the […]
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Chlorfenapyr: Illegal pesticide unit busted
Note from Fluoride Action Network: See adverse effects. Chlorfenapyr structural formula: MUZAFFARGARH: Pest Warning Assistant Director Shahid Hussain and other officials, on a tip-off, busted an illegal factory at Chah Ali Wala, Mauza Kotla Abul Fateh, and seized counterfeit pesticides and other materials, such as chlorphenypyrkins, chlorfenapyr TC, Carbo Furan NTC, plastic funnels, beakers, drums, […]
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Fluoride, arsenic concentration found in 73 Jharkhand hamlets
Note from Fluoride Action Network: One lakh is one hundred thousand (100,000). (EC) Ranchi, Apr 22 (PTI) The Jharkhand government has identified 73 hamlets affected by fluoride and arsenic concentration in groundwater, which causes several health complications, officials said. According to the Central Ground Water Board website, fluoride concentration was found above 1.5mg/l in parts […]
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UK Local Dental Network Chairs support extended fluoridation schemes
The Local Dental Network (LDN) Chairs, who provide clinical leadership throughout England, have stated that they fully support the recently published position statements by the UK Chief Medical Officers1 around the potential for water fluoridation to address entrenched oral health inequality. Within the LDNs, clinicians working with patients see at first hand the levels of […]
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Colorado finds “forever chemicals” PFAS in 100% of fish sampled in three big counties
In another alarming report about the spread of the toxic waterproofing chemicals, the state says all fish sampled in El Paso, Adams and Jefferson counties were contaminated. Is any level of human consumption safe? Fountain Creek splits around a small island at Fountain Creek Regional Park, looking west toward Pikes Peak, on Aug. 24, 2021. […]
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Using too much toothpaste and other teeth brushing mistakes we’re all making
Using too much toothpaste is one oral hygiene mistake people make. (Getty Images) How much is too much? When it comes to toothpaste less is definitely more according to a top dentist. Dr Aneka Khaira, award-winning cosmetic and restorative dentist at Vogue Dental, says a pea-sized amount is more than enough for adults, and using […]
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Kairos launches advanced nuclear development consortium
Photo: Bruce nuclear power plant US-based Kairos Power said on 20 April it had assembled leading North American utilities and generating companies to launch an advanced nuclear development consortium named Kairos Power Operations, Manufacturing and Development Alliance (Kairos Power-OMADA) to advance the development of the company’s advanced fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR) technology. Current member […]
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