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Fluoridation at risk in ‘forever chemical’ proposal
The ADA urged the Environmental Protection Agency in a May 30 letter to consider ‘forever chemical’ filtration equipment location and laboratory certification standards that will not inadvertently remove fluoride from public water systems. The agency continues to explore the best available removal technologies or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. Those substances are colloquially […]
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Researchers Hid Data Showing Fluoride Lowers Kids’ IQs, Emails Reveal
THE DEFENDER: California’s dental director and his team of researchers intentionally omitted data from a study seeking to undermine the forthcoming National Toxicology Program report linking fluoride exposure to neurodevelopmental damage in children, according to documents released last week. A team of pro-fluoride researchers led by California’s dental director intentionally omitted data from a study […]
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Is there such a thing as too much fluoride?
Sponsor: International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology For decades, fluoride has been added to most of our tap water to help protect against cavities. Now studies are addressing how much fluoride is too much, and if it can cause problems in infants and expectant mothers. *Original full-text article online at: https://www.nbc4i.com/daytime-columbus/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-much-fluoride/ Print PDF
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Controversial Report on Water Fluoridation One Step Closer To Publication
The NTP’s potentially explosive report on the neurotoxicity of fluoride gets an important correction on its way to being released. A key panel of experts in the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program has voted to strike out an error in a pivotal and controversial report on the effects of water fluoridation on […]
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Arsenic: A known Contaminant In Fluoride Added to the U.S. Water Supply | DTH Podcast
“Today we will learn about another confounding factor adding dimension to the fluoride debate, — the carcinogenic contaminant in the fluoride added to our public water supply here in the U.S. My guest Joining me today is John F. Mueller Jr, BSc Geop Engr, P.E, a retired Civil and Control Systems engineer who had a […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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