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RFK Jr. faces hurdles in push against fluoride in water
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of removing fluoride from the water supply faces challenges regardless of what role he plays on health care in the new Trump administration. Days before President-elect Trump’s election,
RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently pledged to take steps to remove fluoride from public water due to potential health risks, but others maintain the mineral should still be added to drinking water.
With a push from RFK Jr., baseless fears about fluoride go mainstream
With President-elect Donald Trump in the White House, the 21st century may be another story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom Trump has pledged to let “go wild” on public health under his administration, is an outspoken opponent of adding fluoride to drinking water. He intends to take action.
RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water systems: What is it?
Kennedy Jr. has previously said that if Republican President-elect Donald Trump won the White House, the administration would advise water systems in the United States to remove fluoride. This is despite experts and officials saying the mineral is both safe and beneficial to people’s dental health.
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Opinion: Good news for cavities, tooth decay. No fluoride in water under Trump, RFK Jr.?
Opinion: Frank Cerabino's column on how RFK Jr. could be bringing back cavities as part of his "go wild" license on public health under Trump
What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. Wants to Get Rid of Fluoride. Here’s What That Means
The former Independent candidate, who is expected to be health czar under Donald Trump, has a history of spreading conspiracy theories
Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know after RFK Jr.'s claims
The CDC calls the practice of adding fluoride to tap water systems one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the last century.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water, and whether RFK Jr. could really have it removed
For years, local water authorities have considered the addition of low concentrations of fluoride to drinking water a public health achievement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends it, citing evidence showing that fluoride prevents cavities in children — the No. 1 chronic disease in kids.
Trump says RFK Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from public water ‘sounds OK to me’
Former President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed tentative support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to order the removal of fluoride from water supplies during a potential second Trump term, saying that it “sounds OK to me.
RFK Jr. discourages fluoride in drinking water. Here's what research says about its safety.
Fluoride has been shown repeatedly to lower dental costs, tooth decay and the risk of serious dental complications. But research shows high levels of the chemical can harm a child’s IQ.
Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
Longtime research has shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, ...
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Taking a cue from RFK Jr., Winter Haven votes to stop adding fluoride to city water
Winter Haven officials have voted to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water out of concern for the potential ...