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Should fluoride be in your drinking water? That’s a big question buzzing around the state right now. Gov. Kevin Stitt’s ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ initiative directs the … ...
The bill, dubbed the Fluoride Choice Act, would prevent fluoridation of any public drinking water across the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making Florida the second state to remove fluoride from the drinking water in May.
Four climbers went up and down Everest in under a week with the help of xenon gas—a record-breaking ascent that has ignited controversy in the mountaineering world.
The Pasco City Council may vote to remove fluoride, risking kids’ dental health despite decades of science showing fluoride’s safety and effectiveness.
Although fluoride in water and in supplements for children is endorsed by leading medical and dental associations, there long has been opposition to it.
According to a new study, banning fluoride nationwide could lead to 25.4 million more cavities over the next five years.
The study estimates banning fluoride across the country would cause close to 25 million cavities over five years, increasing the overall healthcare cost for Americans by $9.8 billion.
As a result, some local dentists are discussing alternative fluoride treatments with their patients. Past coverage: Mixed reactions in Alachua County to proposed fluoride ban as bill heads to ...
On Tuesday, the city of Ocala will formally begin the process of removing fluoride from drinking water.