fluoride, IQs

Why do we add fluoride to drinking water, and is it safe?
Researchers traced the cause of the stain to the town's water supply, which contained abnormally high levels of fluoride. This finding prompted dentists to investigate whether it was possible to reap the beneficial, tooth-protecting effects of fluoridated water without experiencing the downsides of staining your teeth.
Levels of fluoride higher than in drinking water may be linked to lower IQs
Fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children, a new federal meta-analysis has concluded -- but not at the low levels recommended for U.S. drinking water.
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops.
Divisive study finds link between fluoride and childhood IQ loss
A controversial new study out Monday in a US medical journal could reignite debate over fluoride's safety in water, linking higher exposure levels to lower IQ in children.The same scientists helped formulate an official government recommendation in August that there is "moderate confidence" that higher levels of fluoride are linked to lower IQ scores.
What to know about a controversial new study on fluoride and IQ
A new government study reviewing past research on the safety of fluoride for children found a slight decrease in IQ scores overall as levels of fluoride exposure increase. But the authors acknowledged that many of the papers included in the new analysis had a “high risk of bias,
Study Links High Fluoride Exposure to Lower I.Q. in Children
The results of a new federal analysis were drawn from studies conducted in other countries, where drinking water contains ...
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What a new study says about fluoride and its link to IQ
A new report linking fluoridated drinking water to lower IQ scores in children is sure to ratchet up the debate over a ...
Delray Beach considering no longer adding fluoride to its water supply
Officials in Delray Beach are debating whether to remove fluoride from city tap water after health officials came out with ...
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Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating ...
Lincoln County leaders vote to keep fluoride out of water
A decision has been reached in Lincoln County surrounding the discussion of not including fluoride in the county's water ...
Controversial fluoride analysis published after years of failed reviews
Federal toxicology researchers on Monday finally published a long-controversial analysis that claims to find a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and slightly lower IQs in children living ...
Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Right About Fluoride? A Dentist Explains
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.
Why dentists say you should only buy toothpaste with fluoride
The best toothpastes for adults have fluoride, according to dentists. Shop toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Acceptance from ...
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Can fluoride affect IQ? Study points to risks but raises questions
Researchers reveal a potential link between high fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children, but there are significant study ...
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Meta-Analysis Finding of a Fluoride-IQ Link Controversial
Review finds an inverse association and a dose-response link between fluoride and IQ; editorialists disagree on the results ...
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children's brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels ...