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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.
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.
Trump HHS pick RFK wants to reduce fluoride in drinking water
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department is raising concerns in the dental community over his push to rid the country’s public water supply of fluoride.
Fluoride in the drinking water and why RFK Jr is so set on removing it
The debate over fluoride in drinking water has been elevated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to remove the chemical, alleging it does more harm than good.
RFK Jr. says Trump White House will get fluoride out of drinking water
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said former President Trump will push to remove fluoride from drinking water if elected president, against decades of guidance.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water, and whether RFK Jr. could really have it removed
For years, local water authorities have considered the addition of low concentrations of fluoride to drinking water a public health achievement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends it, citing evidence showing that fluoride prevents cavities in children — the No. 1 chronic disease in kids.
Some people want fluoride removed from water systems. Here's what it does.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Nation could part ways with fluoride in water under Trump administration
The Centers for Disease Control call the addition of fluoride in water one of the biggest medical advances in the 20th century, noting that it led to healthier teeth.
RFK Jr. discourages fluoride in drinking water. Here's what research says about its safety.
Fluoride has been shown repeatedly to lower dental costs, tooth decay and the risk of serious dental complications. But research shows high levels of the chemical can harm a child’s IQ.
Why fluoride is added to water systems and why some want to get rid of it
The water you drink might be different after the next president takes office. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, and he wants public water systems to remove fluoride.
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