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UK: Fluoride to be added to drinking water under new legal powers.
THE TELEGRAPH: An initial 1.6 million people will see the mineral added to their water supply Credit: E+ Fluoride will be added to drinking water for millions of Britons under new legal powers, in the biggest expansion of the health measure since the 1980s. In plans to improve the nation’s teeth, an initial 1.6 million […]
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Health officials debate adding fluoride to water in Stockton
FAN NOTE: Why does FAN post articles that praise fluoridation in its news section? The FAN news page serves as a historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. News stories often vanish from the internet after a few years. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable […]
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Concerns water fluoridation plans could attract ‘conspiratorial minds’
Health bosses have been warned adding fluoride to Nottinghamshire’s water could be contentious with some residents despite research showing it prevents tooth decay. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral which strengthens the outer surface of teeth, making them more resistant to decay. It is added to dental products including many toothpastes, but can also be […]
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Nottinghamshire County Council said that water fluoridation in city and county could take up to 10 years to implement
Detailed plans have outlined how fluoride will be added to the city and county’s water supply to improve dental health – but it could take up to 10 years. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral which strengthens the outer surface of teeth, making them more resistant to decay. It is added to dental products including […]
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Three popular houseplants that ‘hate’ tap water as it can be ‘detrimental’ to their health
Choosing the best water for a houseplant can be a bit of a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the hobby and had no idea that they were picky. Luckily an expert has exclusively shared a few indoor plants that “hate” the stuff. It’s pretty safe to say that most people understand […]
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Devon village fears explosive major accident
A report makes terrifying claims about the impact of an explosion or hydrogen fluoride plume. Councillors deciding on a controversial plan to store powerful batteries in a Devon field will hear concerns that they could cause a major accident. East Devon District Council’s planning committee will meet next Tuesday to consider the application for a […]
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Council plans to add fluoride to water across more areas of Nottinghamshire
To enhance the oral health of all residents the council is taking the lead in advocating for the expansion of water fluoridation to the whole of the county. Water fluoridation, a scientifically proven method of adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water, is a key player in the fight against tooth decay. Already, 30% […]
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Chemists close in on the “holy grail” for avoiding one of industry’s most toxic chemicals
Chemists might have found a way to avoid the use of one of the most toxic substances in wide use: hydrogen fluoride. Made from the mineral fluorspar (CaF2), hydrogen fluoride (HF) is used in both gaseous and liquid form. A small splash of HF on skin is enough to be fatal – and coming into […]
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Doctor and councillor calling for fluoride to be added to all of Nottinghamshire’s tap water
Councillor Dr John Doddy, who is also Chairman of the Health & Wellbeing Board at Nottinghamshire County Council, said he is the ‘pied piper’ of a campaign for water fluoridation in the county. He said it is ‘insanity’ that fluoride has not been added to water across the whole country yet. Fluoride is a naturally occurring […]
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Luxury tea tycoon calls for greater transparency over amount of fluoride in nation’s favourite hot drink.
Prolonged exposure to high amounts of fluoride can be harmful to teeth and bones. The owner of a luxury tea company is calling for more transparency on the amount of fluoride on such products – warning that the nation’s favourite hot beverage can be “a slow process to ill health”. Small amounts of fluoride are […]
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