latest news: in National, United States
Showing 10 of 80 Articles:
-
Report on Fluoride and Neurotoxicity Moves Closer to Final Publication
Pro-fluoride lobbyists and regulatory agencies for several years have tried to “weaken, delay, or kill” the National Toxicology Program’s draft report, which concluded high exposure to fluoride can reduce IQ in children. The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) draft report concluding high exposure to fluoride can reduce IQ in children last week took one more tentative step toward […]
United States, National United States, TSCA Lawsuit -
Keeping your big smile with less fluoride?
For decades, fluoride has been added to most of our tap water to help protect against cavities. Now studies are addressing how much is too much fluoride. *Original full-text article online at: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/keeping-your-big-smile-with-less-flouride/77-ea12b905-3b98-4b9d-9308-00f3db6d8288 Print PDF
United States, National -
Fluoride Exposure and Thyroid, Kidney and Liver Function
Over 200 million people experience fluoride exposure every day. Does it affect the thyroid gland or impact kidney function in adolescents? According to the CDC, nearly 3/4 of the American population on “community water systems” have fluoride exposure from their water. That’s more than 200 million people. Growing up ,I remember hearing radio commentators complaining […]
United States, National -
CDC Data Shows More US Children are Overexposed to Fluoride Than Ever Before
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Government data shows that tens-of-millions of U.S. residents have visible signs of overexposure to fluoride. The US Centers For Disease Control’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has consistently found skyrocketing rates of dental fluorosis, reports the Fluoride Action Network. The CDC reported that 41% of adolescents (12 to 15) […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release United States, National -
Advisors Ask NTP To Decide On Revising Fluoride Review Key To TSCA Suit
Science advisors to the National Toxicology Program (NTP) have finalized their latest review of a draft analysis of fluoride toxicity but are leaving up to the program’s director whether to quickly publish the material or further revise it — a key question for the 2024 trial over potential TSCA limits on drinking water fluoridation expected […]
United States, National United States, TSCA Lawsuit United States -
Dentist Groups Use Tobacco and Chemical Industry Playbook to Attack Science and Scientists Finding Fluoride Lowers IQ
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has issued a report on the reaction of dental lobby groups to the release of a long-delayed government report on fluoride’s effects on children’s developing brains. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) report found 52 of 55 human studies showed lower child IQ with higher fluoride. FAN uncovered, through Freedom of Information, […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release United States, National -
“Blame the Victim” Tactic of Lead Paint Industry Now Used by Defenders of Fluoridation
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A new report released by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) based on emails it has obtained through Freedom of Information reveals the tactics dentists are now using to try to raise doubts about the growing scientific evidence that fluoride can reduce child IQ. Dentists are reviving a “blame the victim” tactic first used by the lead […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release United States, National -
Report on Fluoride’s Effects on Kids’ IQ Nears Finish Line
More clarity sought before possible public release Debate is center stage in lawsuit aimed at banning fluoride A federal agency’s analyses of fluoride’s effects on children’s IQ should be clarified before the agency would decide whether to make the information public, scientists advising the agency said on Thursday. The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) Board of […]
United States, National -
Fluoride is the New Lead; Similar Loss of IQ From Fluoride as From Lead, Reports Environmental Group
NORTH SUTTON, N.H., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) describes a new National Toxicology Program (NTP) report on fluoride neurotoxicity as confirming what experts have long suggested: that fluoride is the new lead in its ability to lower IQ in children. This Thursday the NTP holds a public hearing on the report, a year ago the report was blocked from public release by top officials […]
United States, Fluoride Action Network Press Release United States, National United States, TSCA Lawsuit -
ADA calls for major revisions to NTP fluoride monograph
Association leaders question methods, messaging, transparency. The ADA sent five recommendations for the National Toxicology Program’s third draft report on a systematic review exploring a possible relationship between fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental and cognitive health. The recommendations were sent in an April 28 letter to Kathleen M. Gray, Ph.D., chair of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors. […]
United States, National
Print 
PDF