The HHS claimed fluoride tablets and drops can alter kids' gut microbiome and lead to other health problems, such as reduced IQ, weight gain and thyroid disorders.

A meeting Wednesday at the Food and Drug Administration about fluoride supplements became, at one point, a contentious ...

"There is concern that pregnant women and children are getting fluoride from many sources." Meanwhile, the U.S. Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 mg/L in drinking water.

As more states ban fluoride in water and the HHS moves to take prescription fluoride off the market, here's what the research shows about how fluoride affects health.

Ingestible fluoride products are prescribed for children who are at a high risk of tooth decay. The majority of municipal water systems in the U.S. also fluoridate their water, but ingestible ...

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The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced it will begin the process of pulling prescription fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market. The supplements are usually given to ...

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This could indicate possible neurodevelopmental harms to pregnant people or young children, when they are exposed to drinking water containing at least 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter — a ...

In a statement, they say they didn’t have enough data to know whether the level of fluoride that’s recommended for drinking water has any effect on children’s IQ. Study findings ...

This could indicate possible neurodevelopmental harms to pregnant people or young children, when they are exposed to drinking water containing at least 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter — a ...

In some places, including areas that have well water that’s naturally high in fluoride, children were getting so much fluoride that it left streaks and spots on their teeth, a condition called ...