What to know about fluoride in water amid RFK Jr.'s bid to remove it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for an end to the public health practice of putting fluoride in water. Why it matters: If he's confirmed as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in the new Trump administration,
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.
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The newfound national attention on fluoride injects the intense partisan passions of a Trump presidency into an issue that historically has been hyperlocal.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he planned to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Days before the election, Kennedy posted on social media that a Trump White House would advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from the public water supply, which goes against public health recommendations yet jibes with a large number of people who question the safety of fluoridating water.
Keep fluoride in water? What RFK Jr. means for our dental health
Fluoride is missing from 43% of Californian faucets, including Bay Area towns of Los Altos, Santa Cruz, Novato and parts of Santa Clara, San Jose and Livermore.
Petition by RFK Jr. fan pushes Montreal to stop putting fluoride in drinking water
Montreal officials have opted to end water fluoridation in West Island communities in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Florida surgeon general calls for halting fluoride in water, echoing RFK Jr.
The state’s top health official cited controversial studies that suggest the widely hailed public health practice poses a risk to developing brains.
Bills introduced to end fluoride requirement in Arkansas drinking water
Arkansas lawmakers put forward proposed legislation on Wednesday which could end mandatory fluoride treatment of municipal drinking water in the state. In the early 20 th century, it was discovered that naturally occurring amounts of the mineral fluoride in certain well water prevented tooth decay.
Florida’s top health official recommends against putting fluoride in drinking water
Florida’s Surgeon General on Friday recommended against putting fluoride in the water, guidance that comes amid speculation he is being eyed for a position in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride
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Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement
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With a push from RFK Jr., baseless fears about fluoride go mainstream
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RFK Jr., vaccines, food dyes, fluoride and why ‘Make America Healthy Again' took off
The day after the election, some celebrated Trump's win and RFK Jr.'s potential role as a public health decision-maker. Why?