A national fluoride fight comes to Miami-Dade, spurred by Florida’s surgeon general
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's surgeon general now advises against adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo — echoing viewpoints propagated by Robert F. Kennedy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become the nation’s chief health official — recommended against community fluoridation of drinking water Friday.
Florida Surgeon General opposes fluoride in water as he is eyed for Trump admin
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. Trump has already appointed his top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been an outspoken opponent of adding fluoride to drinking water.
Florida surgeon general warns against fluoride in drinking water
Previous recommendations by Joseph Ladapo, particularly those warning against a certain type of Covid-19 vaccine, were panned by medical experts worldwide.
Florida Surgeon General advises against community water fluoridation, citing health risks for pregnant women, children
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has issued guidance against community water fluoridation, citing potential neuropsychiatric risks associated with fluoride exposure.
Florida’s top public health official recommends nixing community water fluoridation
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo — echoing viewpoints propagated by Robert F. Kennedy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become the nation’s chief health official — recommended against community fluoridation of drinking water Friday.
Top Florida health official advises against fluoride in drinking water
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on Friday announced a recommendation against community water fluoridation. The recommendation comes as a Florida city voted last week to remove fluoride from
As Florida urges local governments to remove fluoride, areas with experience issue warnings
As Florida's top health official encourages cities and counties to discontinue fluoride in their water supply, warnings are coming in from communities that have already done so.
Florida surgeon general urges end to fluoride in water, citing children's health risks
The longstanding debate on adding fluoride to water systems is front and center again.On friday, florida surgeon general joseph ladapo advisi
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