fluoride in drinking water

Fluoride Debate: Benefits and Risks for Kids

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Children in a classroom staring blankly at a sink with running water, depicting concerns over fluoride in drinking water.

For nearly eight decades, adding fluoride to community water supplies has been a cornerstone of public health in the U.S., lauded for its effectiveness in reducing tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that community water fluoridation decreases cavities by about 25%, marking it as one of the major public health … Read more

Judge Orders EPA to Reevaluate Fluoride

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Judge slamming a gavel onto the EPA logo in a courtroom

A federal judge has mandated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reexamine the potential effects of fluoride in drinking water on intelligence levels. Judge Edward Chen, appointed by President Obama, ruled that the EPA must take regulatory action to address concerns over fluoride’s impact on public health, specifically IQ. The Court’s Decision Judge Chen concluded … Read more