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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
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
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
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
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60% Bias Score
Fluoride Exposure Linked to Lower IQ in Children: Nine-Year Study
A nine-year study found a correlation between higher fluoride levels and lower IQ scores in children; each one-part-per-million increase in urine fluoride correlated with roughly a one-point IQ decrease, prompting a federal judge to order increased EPA regulation of fluoride.
Fluoride Exposure Linked to Lower IQ in Children: Nine-Year Study
A nine-year study found a correlation between higher fluoride levels and lower IQ scores in children; each one-part-per-million increase in urine fluoride correlated with roughly a one-point IQ decrease, prompting a federal judge to order increased EPA regulation of fluoride.
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48% 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
Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Utah became the first US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems, overriding local control and reflecting growing concerns, including those from the Make America Healthy Again movement, about its safety and cost-effectiveness, despite the CDC's support for its cavity-reducing benefits...
Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Drinking Water
Utah became the first US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems, overriding local control and reflecting growing concerns, including those from the Make America Healthy Again movement, about its safety and cost-effectiveness, despite the CDC's support for its cavity-reducing benefits...
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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
Utah Considers Banning Fluoride in Public Water Systems
Utah's legislature passed HB0081, a bill that would ban fluoride in public water systems if signed by Gov. Cox; this follows recent criticism of fluoride and a growing anti-fluoridation movement, despite major medical associations' support for water fluoridation.
Utah Considers Banning Fluoride in Public Water Systems
Utah's legislature passed HB0081, a bill that would ban fluoride in public water systems if signed by Gov. Cox; this follows recent criticism of fluoride and a growing anti-fluoridation movement, despite major medical associations' support for water fluoridation.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
Biden Administration Appeals Court Ruling on Water Fluoridation Ban
The Biden administration is appealing a court decision that could allow the Trump administration to ban water fluoridation, a practice defended by public health experts for its cavity-prevention benefits, despite concerns about potential risks at higher exposure levels.
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52% 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's Plan to Remove Fluoride from US Water
Analysis of the potential impacts of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed removal of fluoride from US public water systems.
Kennedy's Plan to Remove Fluoride from US Water
Analysis of the potential impacts of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed removal of fluoride from US public water systems.
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40% Bias Score
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