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National Academies: NTP’s Conclusion about Fluoride Is Not Backed by Science
American Fluoridation Society Comments on This New Report WASHINGTON, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Last September, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) released a draft monograph concluding that “fluoride is presumed to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans.” Before finalizing its monograph, NTP asked a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine […]
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ADA. Study: Evidence does not support classifying fluoride as cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reviewed draft monograph that alleges fluoride ‘presumed’ a health hazard Washington — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced March 5 that it does not find that the National Toxicology Program adequately supported its conclusion that fluoride is “presumed” to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to […]
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‘Poison’ claims rubbished in clash over plans to double water fluoridation in Northumberland
Opposing views from water-fluoridation opponents and medical experts have been aired, ahead of a consultation on a proposed change in Northumberland. [See map below] A map showing the areas of Northumberland covered by the existing fluoridation scheme (in blue) and one showing the areas proposed to be covered by the extension (in green). Picture from […]
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Fear Of Fluoridation Ignores Science And Common Sense
Note from the Fluoride Action Network, This Editorial is frustrating because the Editorial Board put its trust in the promoters of fluoridation. They did not take into account the following: 1. Fluoride is an endocrine disruptor (2nd paragraph; NAS, 2006). 2. Over 60 studies have reported an association of fluoride exposure with reduced IQ in […]
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Queensland councils feel election pressure on fluoride
AMA Queensland president Dilip Dhupelia. Picture: Jerry Liu Doctors will challenge up to 50 Queensland councils to declare their support for fluoridation of drinking water ahead of this month’s local government elections, as the state battles the worst child tooth decay in the nation. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Dilip Dhupelia will write to councils […]
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How Toothpaste Got Scientific Cred
Would you brush with a toothpaste for the sweet taste alone or because of its touted health benefits? The answer wasn’t always so obvious. A vintage ad for Crest toothpaste via Flickr For most of us, toothpaste is among the most basic household staples due to its obvious importance for our dental health. As business […]
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No fluorosis case in Nalgonda in last six years, says Harish Rao
Hyderabad: Mission Bhagiratha and Mission Kakatiya started yielding fruits and realising the dreams of scores of people in Telangana. While Mission Bhagiratha put an end to fluorosis woes in erstwhile Nalgonda district, Mission Kakatiya stabilised about 15 lakh acres ayacut, besides increasing groundwater levels. Finance Minister T Harish Rao on Sunday cited a report by […]
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Scenario, perspectives and mechanism of arsenic and fluoride Co-occurrence in the groundwater: A review.
Highlights First review on co-occurrence perspectives of Arsenic and Fluoride in the groundwater. As and F co-occurrences is quite common yet concealed owing to one being dominant. Arid areas are more suitable for co-occurrence with few reports in the Alluvium plains. Local hydro-geochemical processes and seasonality greatly affect co-contamination. Co-contamination can have severe health and […]
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Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Hodges, Motorists Party for Lord Mayor, Brisbane
Excerpt What is your vision for Brisbane and how do you envisage that taking shape? Brisbane WITHOUT TOLLS, a superb FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT network, and a NON-FLUORIDATED WATER SUPPLY. Council wastes over $1 Million a year on water fluoridation in the mistaken belief that this helps prevent dental caries in children, yet there is no […]
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Agencies that keep fluoridating county water deserve applause
Fairmont Water Department employee Kevin Taylor, left, Town Manager Katrina Tatum and Water Department employee Ronnie Seals, right, accept a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist. Corey Walters, assistant director of Lumberton’s Public Works Department, accepts a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist. […]
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