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  • Canadian Mother-Offspring IQ Study: Waking Times.

    Another Reason To End Fluoridation: Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy Lowers IQ of Children By Aaron Kesel An influential medical research Journal the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a very interesting study that links fluoride consumption during pregnancy to lower IQs in children. The study funded by the Canadian government and the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health […]

  • Concentration of fluoride in groundwater of India: A systematic review, meta-analysis and risk assessment

    Highlights Sixty three studies comprising 57381 samples included in the current meta-analysis of fluoride in groundwater. The pooled concentration of fluoride in India was found to be around 2.37?mg/L: 95% CI (1.46-3.28?mg/L). This study revealed that the fluoride concentration in rural parts of the country is 1.85 times higher than urban areas. The concentration of […]

  • Why There is No Such Thing as ‘Safe’ Tap Water

    This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019 Despite being at the top of the global food chain and industrial developmental ladder, the United States has a poor track record for delivering uncontaminated drinking water to the public. Even the nicest restaurants are guilty of serving you directly from the tap. It’s time to get […]

  • Pesticide Tolerances: Florpyrauxifen-benzyl. Final Rule.

    Note from Fluoride Action Network Molecular structure of Florpyrauxifen Action Final rule. Summary This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of florpyrauxifen-benzyl in or on rice grain, freshwater fish, shellfish crustacean, and mollusc. Dow AgroSciences LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Dates This regulation is effective October 6, 2017. […]

  • Florpyrauxifen-benzyl; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance.

    Note from Fluoride Action Network According to the September 8, 2017,  Final Registration Decision on the New Active Ingredient Florpyrauxifen-benzyl: Although florpyrauxifen-benzyl is a new active ingredient, penoxsulam and cyhalofop-butyl, the co-formulated active ingredients in GF-3565 or GF-3480, respectively, are both currently registered active ingredients with labeled use on rice. Since penoxsularn and cyhalofop-butyl will […]

  • Fluoridegate: An American Tragedy, by David Kennedy, DDS

    Fluoride is a good word to use if you want to start an argument in today’s world. Is it good or bad? Does it prevent cavities or not? We often hear from the news echo chambers that there are studies showing that fluoride prevents cavities. Has anyone looked up those studies, and what do they […]

  • November 6: Public Meeting on the draft NTP Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects

    8:30 AM – 6:30 AM (EST) Meeting ONE-DAY EVENT | November 6, 2019 Peer Review of the NTP Monograph on Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects- In Person Meeting 1 Location: Keck Center 500 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Event Type : Meeting The open session meeting will take […]

  • Spatial distribution and health risk assessment of fluoride contamination in groundwater of Telangana: A state-of-the-art

    Abstract The groundwater of Telangana province is well known for its very high fluoride concentration. The main aim of this review is to assess the fluoride contamination, understand the spatial distribution pattern and also evaluate the potential human health risk for adults and children in the Telangana. Fluoride contamination in groundwater is the principal threat […]

  • Fluoride abundance and their release mechanisms in groundwater along with associated human health risks in a geologically heterogeneous semi-arid region of east India

    Highlights Assessed groundwater fluoride level and its genesis in a semi-arid region Source of fluoride is mainly geogenic, influenced largely by pH and HCO3– ions Health risk assessed using dose-response characterization and the USEPA method Health risk evaluated via multiple exposure routes on different populations groups Infant and child age groups have more health risk […]

  • A History of Water Fluoridation in California: Lessons Learned

    *Original article, with Tables, at https://www.cda.org/Portals/0/journal/journal_112019.pdf Abstract Water fluoridation is the most effective measure in preventing caries. This article examines the history, and lessons learned, of water fluoridation in California tracing referenda and decisions by administrative bodies. Progress was slow until a breakthrough when Assembly Bill 733, the fluoridated drinking water act, became law in […]