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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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 ...
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High fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ: review
A review of 74 medical studies links higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in kids — but mostly draws on research that took ...
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What led to Stuart’s decision to remove fluoride from water?
New emails show federal lawsuits in New York and California were discussed before Nov. 26 decision to remove fluoride ...
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 ...
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds ‘high risk of bias’ in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the ...
Melbourne's mayor seeks to get approval to stop adding fluoride to city's drinking water
Mall said, if Alfrey or another member of the City Council makes a motion of stop adding fluoride to Melbourne water, it can ...
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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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New study detail's fluoride's 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 ...
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Should there be fluoride in Utah’s water? Proposed bill says no
Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for ...
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 ...