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Meta-Analysis Questions Fluoride's Safety for Pregnant Women and Infants
A new meta-analysis reveals potential detrimental effects of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants, questioning the widespread practice of community water fluoridation and prompting calls for policy changes.
Meta-Analysis Questions Fluoride's Safety for Pregnant Women and Infants
A new meta-analysis reveals potential detrimental effects of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants, questioning the widespread practice of community water fluoridation and prompting calls for policy changes.
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68% Bias Score
Push to Remove Fluoride from US Drinking Water Gains Momentum
US pediatric dentist Dr. Staci Whitman and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are calling for the removal of fluoride from US drinking water, citing new studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in children and questioning the efficacy of water fluoridation.
Push to Remove Fluoride from US Drinking Water Gains Momentum
US pediatric dentist Dr. Staci Whitman and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are calling for the removal of fluoride from US drinking water, citing new studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in children and questioning the efficacy of water fluoridation.
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60% Bias Score
UK Expands Water Fluoridation to 1.6 Million in North East England
The UK government will expand water fluoridation to 1.6 million more people in North East England, aiming to reduce childhood tooth decay hospital admissions; this follows a public consultation and is projected to save £13 for every £1 spent.
UK Expands Water Fluoridation to 1.6 Million in North East England
The UK government will expand water fluoridation to 1.6 million more people in North East England, aiming to reduce childhood tooth decay hospital admissions; this follows a public consultation and is projected to save £13 for every £1 spent.
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40% Bias Score
Saliva Test Detects Serious Health Conditions Years Before Symptoms
A new £50 saliva test can detect harmful enzymes indicating gum disease and other serious health conditions years before symptoms, potentially saving the NHS £5.5 billion over 10 years, and addressing the current dental crisis.
Saliva Test Detects Serious Health Conditions Years Before Symptoms
A new £50 saliva test can detect harmful enzymes indicating gum disease and other serious health conditions years before symptoms, potentially saving the NHS £5.5 billion over 10 years, and addressing the current dental crisis.
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48% Bias Score
England to Expand Water Fluoridation Despite Safety Concerns
England plans to expand water fluoridation to millions more people to improve dental health, despite concerns about potential negative effects on IQ and cost-effectiveness, as highlighted by conflicting studies and the transfer of responsibility for the program from local authorities to the Departme...
England to Expand Water Fluoridation Despite Safety Concerns
England plans to expand water fluoridation to millions more people to improve dental health, despite concerns about potential negative effects on IQ and cost-effectiveness, as highlighted by conflicting studies and the transfer of responsibility for the program from local authorities to the Departme...
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy Jr. to Investigate Water Fluoridation
President-elect Trump's appointee aims to eliminate water fluoridation in the US, sparking debate over its benefits and risks.
Kennedy Jr. to Investigate Water Fluoridation
President-elect Trump's appointee aims to eliminate water fluoridation in the US, sparking debate over its benefits and risks.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy to End CDC's Fluoride Recommendation
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will direct the CDC to end its recommendation of fluoride in drinking water, reversing decades of public health policy based on a review showing links between high fluoride levels and lower IQ in children, despite the American Dental Association supporting fluorid...
Kennedy to End CDC's Fluoride Recommendation
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will direct the CDC to end its recommendation of fluoride in drinking water, reversing decades of public health policy based on a review showing links between high fluoride levels and lower IQ in children, despite the American Dental Association supporting fluorid...
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16% Bias Score
Improved Dental Health in Germany: Fewer Cavities, but Enamel Issues Persist
A recent study in Germany shows a significant improvement in dental health, with 78% of 12-year-olds cavity-free and an 80% reduction in edentulism among older adults since 1989, though enamel hypomineralization remains a concern affecting 15.3% of 12-year-olds.
Improved Dental Health in Germany: Fewer Cavities, but Enamel Issues Persist
A recent study in Germany shows a significant improvement in dental health, with 78% of 12-year-olds cavity-free and an 80% reduction in edentulism among older adults since 1989, though enamel hypomineralization remains a concern affecting 15.3% of 12-year-olds.
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44% Bias Score
Utah Poised to Ban Water Fluoridation, Setting Potential National Precedent
Utah's legislature passed a bill banning community water fluoridation, potentially setting a national precedent and overriding local control; the bill awaits the governor's approval despite concerns about its impact on public health, particularly for low-income residents.
Utah Poised to Ban Water Fluoridation, Setting Potential National Precedent
Utah's legislature passed a bill banning community water fluoridation, potentially setting a national precedent and overriding local control; the bill awaits the governor's approval despite concerns about its impact on public health, particularly for low-income residents.
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48% Bias Score
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
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32% Bias Score
Oral Microbiome Test Predicts Heart Disease, Cancer, and Dementia Risks
A new £350 test, ORALIS 1, analyzes mouth bacteria to predict risks of heart disease, cancer, and dementia; one patient with alarmingly high levels of fusobacterium nucleatum highlights its potential for early disease detection and prevention.
Oral Microbiome Test Predicts Heart Disease, Cancer, and Dementia Risks
A new £350 test, ORALIS 1, analyzes mouth bacteria to predict risks of heart disease, cancer, and dementia; one patient with alarmingly high levels of fusobacterium nucleatum highlights its potential for early disease detection and prevention.
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40% Bias Score
Teeth Whitening: Charcoal Toothpaste and its Effectiveness
This article explores the different methods of teeth whitening, focusing on the use of activated charcoal toothpaste and the results of relevant research.
Teeth Whitening: Charcoal Toothpaste and its Effectiveness
This article explores the different methods of teeth whitening, focusing on the use of activated charcoal toothpaste and the results of relevant research.
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24% Bias Score
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