Inside the battle to remove fluoride from Florida drinking water — and the effort’s RFK Jr.-aligned ally
The state's surgeon general has already convinced at least 11 municipalities to stop adding the naturally occurring mineral into the water, using his high profile as Florida’s top health officer and a recent official recommendation against fluoride use.
Cities Weigh Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Amid RFK Jr. Hearing
The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.
Most Massachusetts residents have fluoride in drinking water. Is it really good for us?
Paulhus has spent the last 39 years fighting to get fluoride removed from Newburyport's drinking water. She writes letters to local newspapers, speaks up at community meetings, and personally, uses non-fluoridated dental products because she believes fluoride is poison.
What Has RFK Jr. Said About Fluoride?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed fluoride in drinking water for ailments from arthritis to bone cancer to thyroid damage. “I was called a conspiracy theorist because I said fluoride lowered IQ,” Kenne
Should Utah remove fluoride from its water? House committee overwhelmingly says ‘yes.’
A House committee voted 10-3 to approve a bill to remove fluoride from all water systems in the state, arguing people should get to decide for themselves what goes into their bodies.
Wisconsin Rapids committee to consider ban on adding fluoride to city's drinking water
The Wisconsin Rapids Legislative Committee will discuss creating an ordinance to ban added fluoride in the city's water during its meeting Tuesday.
Southwest Washington cities wade deeper into whether to remove fluoride from drinking water
Some local governments have started discussions and debate following a ruling that the EPA needs to take steps to further regulate fluoridation of drinking water.
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
More than 70% of the U.S. population that uses public drinking water systems has access to water with fluoride levels that prevent tooth decay.
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Fluoridation on Trial: Court Rules on Fluoride’s Risk to Public Health
The fluoride controversy, where advocates and opponents argue in the media, is a distraction because the views of real and ...
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Manatee commission learns fluoride system hasn't worked since 2021 as debate begins
Commissioners voted to bring an ordinance on removing fluoride from the water supply at a later date. The county must also ...
Arkansas Moves To Scrap Fluoride
A bill has been introduced that would repeal a state mandate to include fluoride in Arkansas drinking water systems.
Manatee County Commission to discuss proposal to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of ...
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Is fluoride in tap water safe? Florida officials raise concerns. Here's what the science says
Fluoride – it's added to the water systems of more than two thirds of Americans. It's in dental products from toothpaste to mouthwash. It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories.
From vaccines to abortion to fluoride, here’s what RFK Jr. said about 6 hot-button health issues during his confirmation hearings
The official purpose of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s marathon Senate confirmation hearings this week was for lawmakers to decide if Kennedy is fit to oversee 80,000 employees and a $1.8 trillion annual ...
Utah fluoride debate ignites over concerns of health and freedom
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A heated debate over the fluoridation of drinking water has erupted in Utah. Two counties, Salt Lake and Davis, have added fluoride to their water supplies. Rep. Stephanie ...
Put the fluoride-free toothpaste down — why dentists don’t want you to use it
We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present our FYI series, ...