What to know about fluoride in drinking water, and whether RFK Jr. could really have it removed
For years, local water authorities have considered the addition of low concentrations of fluoride to drinking water a public health achievement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends it, citing evidence showing that fluoride prevents cavities in children — the No. 1 chronic disease in kids.
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 in drinking water. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. says Trump wants to remove fluoride from drinking water
Kennedy Jr. is expected to have a role in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. One issue that Kennedy supports is removing fluoride from drinking water. Kennedy told NPR on Wednesday that Trump will propose removing fluoride from the nation's drinking water early in his term.
RFK Jr. wants to stop putting fluoride in drinking water. Here's what scientists say
On day one of Donald Trump's presidency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he'll be advising Trump to take fluoride out of public water. The former presidential hopeful — and prominent proponent of debunked public health claims — has described fluoride as "industrial waste.
RFK Jr. Claims Fluoride in Drinking Water is ‘Dangerous’—Here’s What the Science Says
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer In a recent post on X, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said fluoride will be removed from America’s drinking water under a Trump presidency, citing its link to health conditions like arthritis,
What the science says about fluoride in water
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would push to have fluoride removed from drinking water. What does the science say its role is for our health?
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