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FDA to Ban Prescription Fluoride Supplements Amidst Rising Demand
The FDA plans to ban prescription fluoride supplements by late October, despite rising demand due to state-level bans on community water fluoridation, sparking concerns about oral health equity.
FDA to Ban Prescription Fluoride Supplements Amidst Rising Demand
The FDA plans to ban prescription fluoride supplements by late October, despite rising demand due to state-level bans on community water fluoridation, sparking concerns about oral health equity.
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32% Bias Score


Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25.4 Million Additional Children's Cavities Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US drinking water would cause an additional 25.4 million cavities in children over five years, costing $9.8 billion and resulting in 2.9 million lost quality-adjusted life years, disproportionately affecting uninsured or publicly insured children.
Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25.4 Million Additional Children's Cavities Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US drinking water would cause an additional 25.4 million cavities in children over five years, costing $9.8 billion and resulting in 2.9 million lost quality-adjusted life years, disproportionately affecting uninsured or publicly insured children.
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52% Bias Score


FDA to Remove Prescription Fluoride Tablets and Drops
The FDA is initiating the removal of prescription fluoride tablets and drops from the market due to concerns over potential health risks, including microbiome alteration, following similar bans on water fluoridation in states like Utah and Florida; a safety review will be completed by October 31.
FDA to Remove Prescription Fluoride Tablets and Drops
The FDA is initiating the removal of prescription fluoride tablets and drops from the market due to concerns over potential health risks, including microbiome alteration, following similar bans on water fluoridation in states like Utah and Florida; a safety review will be completed by October 31.
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56% Bias Score


Florida Bill Bans Fluoride in Drinking Water
Florida lawmakers approved a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, sending it to Governor DeSantis for approval; if enacted, Florida would become the second state to ban this additive, impacting over 70% of Floridians using community water systems.
Florida Bill Bans Fluoride in Drinking Water
Florida lawmakers approved a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, sending it to Governor DeSantis for approval; if enacted, Florida would become the second state to ban this additive, impacting over 70% of Floridians using community water systems.
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48% Bias Score


Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida is poised to become the second US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah, following a push by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates who say it's a safe, effective way to prevent cavities.
Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida is poised to become the second US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Utah, following a push by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates who say it's a safe, effective way to prevent cavities.
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48% Bias Score


Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida's legislature approved a bill banning fluoride and other additives in public drinking water, defying dental and public health experts who cite cavity prevention benefits; the bill awaits the governor's signature, following Utah's similar ban.
Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida's legislature approved a bill banning fluoride and other additives in public drinking water, defying dental and public health experts who cite cavity prevention benefits; the bill awaits the governor's signature, following Utah's similar ban.
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52% Bias Score

Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.

Removing Fluoride from US Water: 25 Million More Decayed Teeth, $9.8 Billion Cost Projected
A new study estimates that removing fluoride from US public water would cause 25.4 million additional decayed teeth in children within five years, costing $9.8 billion in healthcare; these numbers would more than double within 10 years, disproportionately impacting low-income families.
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52% Bias Score

Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride addition to public drinking water, impacting over 70% of Floridians on community water systems, following concerns about potential health effects and mirroring a similar ban in Utah.

Florida Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride addition to public drinking water, impacting over 70% of Floridians on community water systems, following concerns about potential health effects and mirroring a similar ban in Utah.
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56% Bias Score

Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Water, Raising Health Concerns
Utah's ban on fluoride in public drinking water, effective Wednesday, impacts 1.6 million residents, primarily in northern Utah, raising concerns about increased tooth decay among children and low-income individuals, reversing a long-standing public health measure.

Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Water, Raising Health Concerns
Utah's ban on fluoride in public drinking water, effective Wednesday, impacts 1.6 million residents, primarily in northern Utah, raising concerns about increased tooth decay among children and low-income individuals, reversing a long-standing public health measure.
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44% Bias Score

Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water
Florida's legislature passed a bill banning fluoride from public drinking water; if signed into law by Governor DeSantis, Florida would become the second state after Utah to implement such a ban, impacting millions of residents and potentially reversing decades of public health progress.

Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water
Florida's legislature passed a bill banning fluoride from public drinking water; if signed into law by Governor DeSantis, Florida would become the second state after Utah to implement such a ban, impacting millions of residents and potentially reversing decades of public health progress.
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52% Bias Score

Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida's legislature passed a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, following Utah's similar ban, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates who cite the mineral's effectiveness in preventing cavities. The bill awaits Governor DeSantis's signature.

Florida Poised to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Florida's legislature passed a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, following Utah's similar ban, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates who cite the mineral's effectiveness in preventing cavities. The bill awaits Governor DeSantis's signature.
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56% Bias Score

Kennedy to Halt CDC Fluoride Recommendation
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to instruct the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, following Utah's recent ban on fluoridated water and the EPA's review of potential health risks; this decision is opposed by dental groups who highlight the disproportionate impact on...

Kennedy to Halt CDC Fluoride Recommendation
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to instruct the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, following Utah's recent ban on fluoridated water and the EPA's review of potential health risks; this decision is opposed by dental groups who highlight the disproportionate impact on...
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52% Bias Score
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