EPA Ordered to Address Risks of Fluoride in Water Linked to Children's IQ
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the EPA must take steps to lower the potential risk of fluoride causing lower IQs in kids.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children
A New Court Ruling Is Raising Concerns About Too Much Fluoride in Drinking Water. Here’s What You Need to Know
Too much fluoride in water can also lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis, which causes white or brown spots on teeth, along with other health complications like bone weakening and damage, arthritis, osteoporosis, muscular damage, fatigue, and joint-related problems, Alan says.
Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
Judge ruled fluoride in drinking water poses risk to kids' IQ, but experts say the report is nuanced
A new study claims one of the most ubiquitous aspects of our lives, household drinking water, could be linked to a lower IQ in kids.
Judge orders EPA to address potential IQ impacts of fluoride in drinking water
A federal judge has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the potential impacts of fluoride in drinking water on IQ levels. In a new ruling this week, Obama-appointed
Fluoride in Water Poses Enough Risk to Kids' IQ to Merit EPA Action, Judge Says
Separately, the EPA has a longstanding requirement that water systems cannot have more than 4 mg of fluoride per liter of water. That standard is designed to prevent skeletal fluorosis, a potentially crippling disorder which causes weaker bones, stiffness, and pain.
EPA must address health concerns about fluoride in water, judge rules
The Environmental Protection Agency must address concerns about potential health risks posed by the recommended levels of fluoride in the country's drinking water, a federal court in California has ruled.
Federal judge orders EPA to further regulate fluoride in drinking water due to concerns over lowered IQ in kid
A federal judge in California has ruled that scientific evidence of fluoride’s health risks when ingested at current levels requires stricter regulation under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Judge orders new EPA action to see if fluoride in drinking water poses risk to kids
A federal judge in California has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering them to look into whether fluoride levels in drinking water may pose risks to children.
Judge orders EPA to study risk from fluoride in drinking water
Since 2015, federal health officials have recommended a fluoridation level of 0.7 milligrams per liter of water. For five decades before that, the recommended upper range was 1.2. The World Health
Hillsboro voters will advise city whether to add fluoride to water supply
Hillsboro voters this fall will advise the city whether to add fluoride to the public water supply, weighing in on a mineral ...
Where does Wichita Falls stand on renewed fluoride debate?
Wichita Falls will take a wait-and-see stance on continuing to add fluoride to its water supply. Cities across the county are ...
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Ask the Pediatrician: Why do children need fluoride?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and ...
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Biden admin downplays fluoride public health risks
The court does not ‘conclude with certainty that fluoridated water is injurious to public health,’” EPA said of the recent ...
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: City of Abilene stops putting fluoride in water
The City of Abilene has decided to temporarily stop putting fluoride in the water in response to a recent ruling on its ...
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Fluoride-free batteries: Safeguarding the environment and enhancing performance
A research team has developed a new fluorine-free binder and electrolyte designed to advance eco-friendly, high-performance ...