As the debate over fluoride in water heats up, it’s important for the public to understand its benefits and concerns about overuse. A dentist explains.

On Thursday, the Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Servies. His nomination has raised alarms with health officials because of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines and his vow that he will advise water systems to stop adding fluoride.

Fluoride is once again in the news, and not for a great reason. In a new review of the data published this month, scientists have found evidence that higher levels of fluoride exposure are associated with declined IQ in infants and very young children.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride and controversial studies are prompting questions about its safety and why it's used in drinking water. Kennedy, a former presidential candidate ...

Since its removal from local tap water, data shows kids in Juneau have started getting cavities at a higher rate.

Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027 to reformulate their products, while those who use the dye in drugs will have until Jan. 18, 2028, according to the FDA announcement. Food imported in the U.S. will also be required to comply with the new regulations.

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.

Fluoride helps prevent cavities when applied topically to the teeth, but when ingested can pose significant risks, even kill young children, per new lawsuits.

Kennedy, who suspended his independent bid for the presidency to endorse Trump immediately following the Democratic National Convention last summer, has vowed to “Make America Healthy Again” by battling chronic health conditions and restoring American health agencies to their “ rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science .”

The fluoride debate is reignited as President-elect Trump's appointee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., considers ending water fluoridation. Recent studies question fluoride's benefits, suggesting potential health risks.

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The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked intense debate across the political spectrum. Despite facing significant opposition from both parties,