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.
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.
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
Manatee County leaders plan to discuss the possibility of removing fluoride from the county’s drinking water Tuesday. Commissioner Amanda Ballard is calling for the county to stop adding the mineral to the local water supply following a renewed national debate about its safety.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bill to prohibit fluoride in public drinking water systems advances
HB81, or Fluoride Amendments by Rep. Stephanie Gricius, R-Eagle Mountain, passed the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and ...
Arkansas Moves To Scrap Fluoride
A bill has been introduced that would repeal a state mandate to include fluoride in Arkansas drinking water systems.
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...