What a new study does — and doesn’t — say about fluoride and its link to IQ
A new report that analyzes research on fluoride and IQ scores finds that the more fluoride a child is exposed to, the lower he or she tends to score on intelligence tests. The findings' relevance to the U.
High Fluoride Exposure Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
Higher fluoride exposure was linked to lower IQ among children, a large meta-analysis indicated, although with limited data quality. Inverse associations and a dose-response association were found between fluoride measurements in urine and drinking water and children's IQ across literature from multiple countries,
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds ‘high risk of bias’ in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large percentage of the studies were noted as having a “high risk of bias.
What to know about a controversial new study on fluoride and IQ
A new government study reviewing past research on the safety of fluoride for children found a slight decrease in IQ scores overall as levels of fluoride exposure increase. But the authors acknowledged that many of the papers included in the new analysis had a “high risk of bias,
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops.
Divisive study finds link between fluoride and childhood IQ loss
A controversial new study out Monday in a US medical journal could reignite debate over fluoride's safety in water, linking higher exposure levels to lower IQ in children.
Why is fluoride added to drinking water?
Researchers traced the cause of the stain to the town's water supply, which contained abnormally high levels of fluoride. This finding prompted dentists to investigate whether it was possible to reap the beneficial, tooth-protecting effects of fluoridated water without experiencing the downsides of staining your teeth.
Review Shows Inverse Link Between Fluoride Exposure and Children's IQ
Inverse associations are observed between fluoride measurements in urine and drinking water and children's IQ, accordin
New research adds to debate over fluoride in drinking water
Last year, a government report linking high levels of fluoride with lower IQ in children contributed to debate over adding fluoride to drinking water. The analysis behind that report is out today.
Another major study finds fluoride in water lowers children's IQ
It's been added to public water systems since 1945 for its protective qualities, with the goal of reducing tooth decay and promoting generally good oral health.
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on kids' brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels ...
Fluoride in water: Lakeland officials urged to make fact-based decision
Fluoridation of the city's drinking water gets its first discussion in a City Commission meeting, as a nurse urges officials to rely on science.
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Why Fluoride Is Essential for Your Dental Health
One of the most overlooked ways of preventing dental disease is with the use of fluoride. It's essential for a healthier ...
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children's brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels ...
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Fluoride Debate Resurfaces: Trump Administration's Potential Shift in Water Policy
The fluoride debate is reignited as President-elect Trump's appointee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., considers ending water ...