Trump's health pick RFK Jr. wants fluoride removed from drinking water. What to know in Arizona
Days before the election, Kennedy posted on social media that a Trump White House would advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from the public water supply, which goes against public health recommendations yet jibes with a large number of people who question the safety of fluoridating water.
RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently pledged to take steps to remove fluoride from public water due to potential health risks, but others maintain the mineral should still be added to drinking water.
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Opinion - Should America rethink the use of Fluoride in drinking water?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for water systems in the U.S. to remove fluoride, sparking controversy over the risks and benefits of fluoride in drinking water, as new research shows that fluoride affects the brain of the fetus during pregnancy and can lead to lower IQ and behavior problems in children.
Florida city votes to remove fluoride from drinking water, citing RFK Jr.’s comments as one of the reasons
A Florida city voted this week to remove fluoride from its drinking water, with one city commissioner citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past comments on the matter as one of the reasons. The city commission in Winter Haven,
Hochul expands access to fluoride dental treatments for kids as RFK Jr. encourages removing it from water
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Saturday that she signed legislation allowing for greater access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients to “[keep] our kids healthy and strong.”
RFK Jr.’s concerns about fluoride force policy change in Florida town
Kennedy's concerns over fluoride contaminating public drinking water have found a listening ear in a small Florida town.
Why Is Fluoride Used in Tap Water, and How Much Is Safe?
Donald Trump has nominated RFK Jr., who wants to remove fluoride from U.S. water systems, to head the Health Department.
Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
Longtime research has shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, ...
The Anti-Fluoride Movement Vaults Into the Mainstream
With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, a formerly fringe opinion suddenly gets wide attention.
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With a push from RFK Jr., baseless fears about fluoride go mainstream
With President-elect Donald Trump in the White House, the 21st century may be another story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom ...
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Fluoride can now be applied by registered dental assistants, licensed practical nurses
Fluoride treatments to teeth are now legally allowed to be applied by more types of health professionals, under legislation ...
As anti-fluoride push grows, ruling from unlikely judge could be key
After seven years of litigation and two bench trials spanning 17 days, Senior U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San ...
New pediatric fluoride laws aim to improve dental health in New York kids
Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation on Saturday that aims to provide greater access to fluoride treatments for ...
Trump considering ban on vaccines, fluoride in second term
Former President Donald Trump stated in a recent interview that he expects Robert F. Kennedy to have a “big role” in a second ...