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University lab discovers fascinating new ion channel
Professor Christopher Miller (BCHM) co-authored a paper on the structure of a newly discovered fluoride-exporting ion channel. This channel, which removes ions toxic to certain microorganisms, has a particularly unique structure that fascinates scientists. Meanwhile, as Professor Miller is out of the country, students at Brandeis conduct research in his lab on fluoride carriers. The […]
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Now, high abortion rate a cause for concern in Attappadi
The tribal areas of Attappadi have witnessed high rate of abortions even as infant deaths due to malnutrition and anaemia have ebbed away in the last two months. “The number of abortions has crossed 40 this year. As many as 15 abortions of which six were done on medical grounds were carried out in August […]
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Editorial: Davis rejects fluoride and we all save money
One of the best aspects of the Davis City Council rejecting fluoridation of its drinking water is that Woodland most likely won’t be faced with the same request. Acting Tuesday, the Davis council voted 4-1 against the plan to add the cavity-fighting mineral to its water supply. City leaders feared anger over the additive could […]
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Ex Dental Nurse Changes her Mind on Fluoridation
Lois Titchener graduated as a school Dental Nurse in 1969. She like many health professionals, current and former, has reversed her position on fluoridation after coming to the conclusion that fluoridation is potentially unsafe and definitely unnecessary. “We were taught during our training that diet, oral hygiene and fluoride went hand in hand in oral […]
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Gov. Brown signs first fracking bill in California
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the first law in the state of California that places specific requirements on operators when they utilize various well stimulation practices aimed at increasing oil and gas production in the state. Dubbed the Pavley Bill – for the bills author state senator Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) – SB 4 authorizes […]
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Fluoride Rule in Prescott, Ariz., Spurs Lawsuit
An Arizona town’s new fluoride standards for effluent could kill a local business that reclaims silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry, it claims in Federal Court. Pure Wafer says that the city of Prescott’s newly adopted fluoride limit of 16.3 mg/L, and the threat of fines of up to $25,000 per day for violations, threatens […]
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Letter: ‘Fluoridation of Tottenham is based on fraud’
I have enormous respect for Dr. Hardy Limeback. I think he’s a national treasure. I lived in Alliston from 1967-71 and graduated from Banting High. My father passed away in Stevenson under the compassionate care of my former classmates. I have had an emotional reaction to what is going on with the fluoride debate. I […]
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Davis rejects fluoride in city drinking water
Davis’ City Council soundly rejected a proposal to fluoridate the city’s drinking water in a 4-1 vote late Tuesday after facing heavy opposition from city residents and fearing that anger over the additive could derail Davis’ larger plans to draw water from the Sacramento River. Voters in March passed Measure I, authorizing city leaders to […]
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Tottenham: Council votes to end fluoride treatment, but question to expand on next ballot
Before voting on the motion last night to end a 40 year practice of fluoridating the Tottenham water supply, which passed 7-3, New Tecumseth councillors approved holding a plebiscite during the next municipal election (October 2014), which will ask voters in Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham whether they want fluoride added to the town-wide urban supply. […]
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EPA takes steps to allow restriction of imports of harmful category of chemicals used in carpets
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule [see Oct 22 FInal Rule] that will allow the agency to restrict imports of potentially harmful perfluorinated chemicals that could be used in carpets. The regulation will require companies to report to EPA all new uses, including in domestic and imported products, of these chemicals […]
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