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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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
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.
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.
RFK Jr. says Trump wants to remove fluoride from drinking water
"On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease," Kennedy said on social media over the weekend.
RFK Jr. again threatens to remove fluoride from drinking water after Trump win
RFK Jr. repeated his plan to remove fluoride from drinking water, despite the CDC calling fluoridation one of the “ten great public health achievements” of the 20th century.
Trump, RFK Jr. stir debate over fluoride in public water: What to know
Former President Trump and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have raised fluoride in water as a public health measure to be addressed if Trump retakes
RFK Jr. said Trump will remove fluoride from drinking water if elected. What does that mean?
Kennedy, the former presidential candidate and longtime public health skeptic, made comments on X suggesting that fluoride would be banned from public water supplies under a Trump administration.
RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water systems: What is it?
The U.S. Public Health Service’s recommended level of fluoride concentration is 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water, though the CDC says this is not an enforceable standard. When will House results come out?
Some people want fluoride from water systems. Here's what it does.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
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With a push from RFK Jr., baseless fears about fluoride go mainstream
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Is fluoride in drinking water safe? RFK Jr. says fluoride 'will disappear' after election
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