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Missoula Health Board Rooting out Tooth Problem without Water Fluoridation
MISSOULA – Young people should eat no more than a cup and a half of sugar each week. But the average American child gets 7 cups, much of it in soft drinks that he buys from his school vending machines, nutrition specialist Mary Pittaway told the Missoula Health Board on Thursday. Tackling that problem may […]
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2.8 million denied EU citizen rights by Irish government
Environment group VOICE has accused the government of denying the EU right to a safe drinking water to almost 3 million people in Ireland. This is contained in a letter the Group has sent to EU Environment Commissioner Wallstrom asking her to intervene to protect EU citizens in Ireland whose health and safety have been […]
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County agency urged to remain neutral on fluoride
Shasta County public health officials should refrain from promoting the use of fluoride in drinking water as long as Redding citizens are trying to force a public vote on the issue, the county’s top attorney advised Tuesday. After a spirited 90-minute discussion, County Counsel Karen Jahr said it’s appropriate for the Department of Public Health […]
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Not much of an inquiry from the Philadelphia Inquirer
Dear All, Should we be grateful that a main stream newspaper with an impressive reputation examines the issue of the excessive levels of dental fluorosis occuring in the US? (see article below) Should we grab a crumb of satisfaction from the fact that we were “quoted” in the piece? In light of the track record […]
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Fluoride’s mark
Fluoride has transformed modern dental care by dramatically reducing the number of cavities in children’s teeth. But now there is a growing concern that some children are getting too much of a good thing. While dentists are seeing less tooth decay, they are seeing more cases of dental fluorosis – a discoloration of the teeth’s […]
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Three Victories in New Zealand
Dear All, NYSCOF has forwarded us two articles containing information about three victories (Inglewood, Kaitake and Timaru) against fluoridation in New Zealand. The second article below is full of irony. Ms. Karen Poutasi of the NZ Ministry of Health, is quoted as saying, that she had “access to the best of information and analysis” and […]
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Two More Councils in England Vote Against Fluoridation
Dear All, A few days ago I received news from Liz Vaughan about a victory in the UK. I asked Liz for more details, and it looks as if we have had at least two victories (Allerdale and Buttermere). Here are both of Liz Vaughan’s emails and my query. If you wish to congratulate Liz […]
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Professor outlines risks of fluoridation
The risks of fluoridating Oneida’s water supply greatly exceed the benefits, St. Lawrence University chemistry professor Paul Connett told an audience of about 50 people at City Hall Thursday. Connett said he has conducted hundreds of anti-fluoride presentations across the country and in Europe. He brought with him a handful of studies that examined fluoridated […]
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Kaitake and Inglewood have fluoride ruled out
THE New Plymouth District Council yesterday ruled out any prospect of fluoride being added to the water supplies of Inglewood and Kaitake. In a surprise move, the council overturned a recommendation of its own policy committee to hold referenda in the two areas. Yesterday’s decision was clear, with only councillor Mike Merrick voting against the […]
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Infant Formula Controversy Erupts
PARENTS who prepare their babies’ bottles with tap water are not putting their health at risk, according to a controversial report which Health Minister Michel Martin is due to receive today. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) report, which took more than a year to complete, contradicts the findings of the British Medical Association […]
Ireland