One Massachusetts town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate
In 2023, the two communities near the Rhode Island border each held votes on whether to fluoridate its public drinking water.
Melbourne to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
After three hours of impassioned pleas and dueling science among dozens of dentists, the Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday ...
Debate on fluoridated water a good example of 'crowd' influence on policy | Letters
This week's letters discuss policy decisions based on popular opinion; America's upcoming 250th birthday; an interview with ...
GRU Authority terminates solar agreement, hears from residents on fluoride use in water
GRU General Manager Ed Bielarski said the cost of the solar project had doubled since the initial Power Purchase Agreement ...
Fluoridated Water Harmed Americans: Economic Evidence
Childhood fluoride exposure led to a net negative effect in adulthood: reduced high school graduation rates, economic sufficiency, physical ability and health.
What Does the Evidence Say About Fluoride Lowering IQ?
Fluoride is once again in the news, and not for a great reason. In a new review of the data published this month, scientists ...
When it comes to fluoride, let’s do what’s best for children
The debate over whether to fluoridate or not fluoridate local water supply in our towns and centres has become an issue once ...
Bill against adding fluoride to public water systems in Tenn. passes first consideration
A new bill was passed in Tennessee after its first consideration last week that prohibits fluoride from being added to public ...
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels found to have lower IQs, study reveals
The meta-analysis found a “statistically significant association” between higher fluoride exposure and lower children’s IQ ...
In Florida, a rebellion against fluoride is winning
As the incoming Trump administration pushes back against water fluoridation, several Florida communities are already ...
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DeForest Village Board to consider removing fluoride from drinking water
DEFOREST, Wis. -- The DeForest Village Board could vote Tuesday to remove fluoride from the community's drinking water. The ...
What’s Going On With Fluoride and Children’s IQs?
The new paper is a systematic review and meta-analysis. This is a type of study in which researchers comb the literature on a ...