fluoride, Winter Haven

City of Winter Haven to stop adding higher fluoride levels to water supply
Since 1986, fluoride has been added to the city's water supply system, but on Wednesday night, commissioners voted three to two to stop adding higher levels. The mineral is naturally in water and can help prevent cavities or tooth decay, but there are concerns about whether it's a health hazard.
Winter Haven commissioners vote 3-2 to remove fluoride from city water supply
Supporters cited studies that found fluoride could have harmful effects. Others worried about the impact on those without access to dental care.
Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr.
The Winter Haven City Commission voted Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to drinking water after a lengthy public comment period where residents shared health concerns.
Taking a cue from RFK Jr., Winter Haven votes to stop adding fluoride to city water
Winter Haven officials have voted to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water out of concern for the potential negative health impact on young children's developing brains. Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday night to discontinue adding fluoride to ...
RFK Jr. saying he would remove fluoride from drinking water "concerning" to dentists
Kennedy has made not secret that one of his first actions in this role would be to remove fluoride from all U.S. water systems amid speculation President-elect Trump would put him in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Brandon couple left without consistent water supply for months
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Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
Longtime research has shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, ...
CBS News1d
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 and why it's used in drinking water. Kennedy, a former presidential candidate turned Trump supporter ...
WVXU10d
No more fluoride in the water? RFK Jr. wants that and Trump says it 'sounds OK'
Former President Donald Trump appeared receptive to the idea of nixing fluoride from the water supply. “Well, I haven’t talked to him about it yet, but it sounds OK to me,” Trump said Sunday ...
Star Tribune4d
Fluoride: It’s in the water — and in the news
"Public trust is fragile, and while mandates are a legitimate governing tool, they must be applied with wisdom and restraint, and not at the behest of would-be profiteers," Peter Leschak writes ...
CBS News3d
Some people want fluoride removed from water systems. Here's what it does.
Fluoride is a mineral naturally found in fresh and salt water, but in much of the U.S., a tiny amount more is added at water treatment plants to help prevent tooth decay. Every day, bacteria in ...
The Washington Post10d
Trump might target fluoride in tap water. Here’s what the science says.
Trump was asked about Kennedy’s fluoride pledge in an interview with NBC and said: “I haven’t talked to him about it yet, but it sounds okay to me. You know, it’s possible.” The Trump ...