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PFAS concentration during pregnancy in relation to cardiometabolic health and birth outcomes
Highlights PFAS exposure was ubiquitous in a sample of third-trimester pregnant women in the U.S. Serum concentrations of PFDA, PFNA, and PFOS were associated with total cholesterol and triglycerides during pregnancy. PFAS exposure was largely not associated with gestational age at birth or birth weight. Abstract Introduction Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent organic […]
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Op-ed: It is time to protect kids’ developing brains from fluoride
Mounting evidence suggests fluoride may be hampering brain development and reducing kids’ IQ. The US needs to rethink this exposure for pregnant women and children. The debate on the fluoridation of drinking water—one of the most polarized, long-running, and high-decibel controversies in public health—has been reignited as new studies find that fluoride is toxic to […]
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Early life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and latent health outcomes: A review including the placenta as a target tissue and possible driver of peri- and postnatal effects.
Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous drinking water contaminants of concern due to mounting evidence implicating adverse health outcomes associated with exposure, including reduced kidney function, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disruption, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. PFAS have been produced in the U.S. since the 1940s and now encompass a growing chemical family comprised of […]
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National Toxicology Program confirms fluoride a brain hazard, according to Fluoride Action Network
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In 2019, the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the research arm for U.S. government agencies, performed the first systematic government review on fluoride’s neurotoxicity and concluded that it “is presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard,” according to Fluoride Action Network’s (FAN) director Paul Connett, PhD. This NTP review was sent […]
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Phasing out is not enough — the problem with fluorinated chemicals in wildlife
During a time of cultural and political polarization, a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may be one of the few commonalities shared by all Americans. These human-created industrial chemicals are found in the blood of 99 percent of U.S. adults, as well as babies in the womb and children. But […]
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Know the Basics of Water Fluoridation Additive Products
Abstract The practice of adding fluoride in drinking water treatment has spanned 75 years and improved public health. Adjusting fluoride content involves using one of three additive products. This year marks the 75th anniversary of water fluoridation, which entails adjusting the fluoride level in drinking water to the recommended level of 0.7 mg/L to improve […]
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Fluoride on Trial. Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola.
Link to interview with RFK Jr.and Michael Connett at top of article. • Read full article on Dr Mercola’s site Story at a Glance After a four-year process, a landmark fluoridation trial was held in federal court in June 2020. Fluoridation’s neurotoxic risk to vulnerable subpopulations was confirmed, along with the U.S. EPA’s failure to […]
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Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.
Note from Fluoride Action Network: Structural formula for Saflufenacil ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of saflufenacil in or on the caneberry subgroup 13-07A, fig, chia seed and chia straw. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). DATES: This regulation […]
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How eating fast food can mean eating a serving of hidden chemicals
Popular fast-food chains may be serving up potentially hazardous chemicals in the packaging of burgers, fries, and even salads, according to a new study. Consumer Reports explains how you can avoid feeding your family so-called “forever chemicals.” Healthy eating is good for you and choosing to grab a bite to eat from restaurants like Sweetgreen […]
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FDA recommendations against mercury amalgam for children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable populations
Note from Fluoride Action Network, We want share this good news with everyone, albeit it took more than 30 years of campaigning to achieve this victory. Our sincerest gratitude to everyone who worked on this battle. (EC) WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A broad array of consumer, medical, parents, and environmental groups are lauding a […]
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