The decision by the Stuart City Commission on Monday, Nov. 25 came after guidance by Florida's Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Friday, Nov. 22. "Floridians should be aware of safety concerns related to systemic fluoride exposure including adverse ...

One was a federal study released in August by the National Toxicology Program, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, that linked lower IQs in children with high levels of fluoride exposure — at rates about double the fluoride that’s found in Miami-Dade and other municipal water systems.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has officially issued guidance recommending against fluoride statewide, citing the “neuropsychiatric risk associated

It was the latest in a long list of public health recommendations from Ladapo criticized by associations that represent the people providing the care.

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

Florida's surgeon general calls it "public health malpractice" to fluoridate water, citing research that suggests exposure to high levels could lead to lower IQs in kids. Many experts say more research is needed.

Bartow is one of only five Polk County cities that continue to add fluoride to drinking water. The city will talk about the policy at Monday's meeting.

A U.S. District Court in California court ruled that 0.7 milligrams per liter of fluoride in drinking water poses an unreasonable risk to health.

RFK, Jr., and other potential and current government officials have spread shaky health claims about fluoridated water. Scientists explain the evidence behind its safety and benefits

City of Stuart temporarily stops adding fluoride to drinking water