Last year, when Utah lawmakers passed the nation’s first statewide ban on community water fluoridation, they included a ...

There have been a lot of questions about fluoride since the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called for it to be removed from the water supply. But is fluoride actually good or ...

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September 15 - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and conservatives across the country have been working to ban the use of fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and ...

Here’s a tip: spit but don’t rinse after brushing and flossing and avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes to let ...

Dentists say fluoride remains key to preventing cavities, but toothpaste, mouthwash and nursing water can help if access ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Right now, it’s politically hot to spit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning "additives" in the state's public water system. (Getty Images) Florida Gov. Ron ...

DADE CITY, Fla. -- Florida became the second state in the country after Utah to ban local governments from adding fluoride to their public water systems. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill at Simpson ...

Share on Pinterest Health agencies and experts recommend fluoride in drinking water at low levels (currently 0.7 mg/L in the U.S.) to promote dental health. LukaTDB/Getty Images HHS Secretary Robert F ...