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The History of Iodine by Dr. Brownstein
The term goiter refers to an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland, which sits in the lower part of the neck. In medical school, I was taught that iodine deficiency was responsible for the goiter epidemic that affected the United States at the turn of the 20th century. We also were told that iodization of […]
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Shelter-in-place order lifted in Texas City after hydrogen fluoride detection at Marathon Refinery
The shelter-in-place was for the area around Marathon’s Texas City refinery. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — A shelter-in-place order was issued for about an hour Tuesday for a portion of Texas City. The City said a “chemical release from the industry sector” caused the order to be issued. It was lifted at about 5 p.m. It […]
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North Dakota: School-Based Fluoride Varnish & Sealant Program
In 2012, The North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program implemented the SEAL!ND School-based Fluoride Varnish and Dental Sealant Program. Public health dental hygienists visit schools two times a year (fall and spring) and provide direct preventive services, under a standing order of a dentist. Services include oral health education, a dental screening, and […]
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Sulfuryl chloride fluoride
Molecule of the Week Archive I’m a handy solvent and reagent, but treat me carefully! What molecule am I? Sulfuryl chloride fluoride (SO2ClF) is a strong Lewis acid and a useful solvent and reagent. As shown in the hazard information table, it must be handled with care. Its boiling point is in the range that […]
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ADA urges Congress to include state, local fluoridation systems in infrastructure revitalization
Washington — The ADA is asking Congress to include state and local water fluoridation systems in legislation to revitalize the nation’s infrastructure. In an April 30 letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, ADA President Daniel J. Klemmedson, D.D.S., M.D., and Executive Director Kathleen T. O’Loughlin, D.M.D., urged lawmakers to include a “one-time supplemental infusion […]
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Town board votes fluoride out of Gosport’s water
Joanna Thompson’s $59.18 Gosport Municipal Utilities water bill for March included a notification that the town has stopped adding fluoride to the water. (Laura Lane / Hoosier Times) Spencer Evening World GOSPORT — Joanna Thompson was surprised by the message typed on her $59.18 Gosport Municipal Utilities water bill for March. ‘Town has stopped adding […]
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Recent US Government Funded Studies Link Fluoride Exposure to IQ Loss.
An interview with Paul Connett, Ph.D. Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical […]
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Intalco fined for discharge violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The State Department of Ecology has released a summary of environmental penalties issued for the first quarter of 2021. Ecology issued over $83,000 in penalties of $1,000 or more from January through March. The Alcoa Intalco Aluminum was fined $2500 for several discharge violations. Ecology reports the Ferndale facility exceeded fluoride discharge […]
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Spokane: City outlines deal to study water fluoridation
It’s not a green light, but it is a start. City officials outlined an agreement on Monday that would allow a study of fluoridation to move forward. It’s likely more than a year before any fluoride would be added to the city’s supply of drinking water, if ever, but the agreement would end a monthslong […]
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Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions. Final Rule
Note from Fluoride Action Network: Structural formula for Flupyradifurone Insecticide; CAS No. 951659-40-8 August 2014 Human Health Risk Assessment August 2016 Human Health Risk Assessment SUMMARY: This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances for residues of the insecticide flupyradifurone including its degradates and metabolites in or on sugarcane, cane and sugarcane, molasses. This action is associated with […]
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