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.

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.

As the incoming Trump administration pushes back against water fluoridation, several Florida communities are already abandoning the long public health practice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance. That report concluded with “moderate confidence” that there may be a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and ...

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Recent developments surrounding the issue include new studies reporting on the potential risks and benefits of fluoride exposure. Here is what you need to know about fluoridation of drinking water as

The question is not just whether Republicans would vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, it’s also whether any Democrats might join them.

Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccinesRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the

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.

The findings, published this week in JAMA Pediatrics, add fuel to the ongoing national debate around whether or not fluoride should be banned from U.S. drinking water—a discussion most recently pushed by Donald Trump’s highly contested health secretary pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.