Grand Rapids was first to put fluoride in its water 80 years ago. Will RFK Jr. change that?
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids has a unique claim to fame - it was the first city in the world to add fluoride to its public water supply to prevent tooth decay. In Michigan’s second largest city, community water fluoridation has been in practice in some form for 80 years.
Cities Weigh Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Amid RFK Jr. Hearing
The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.
Facts about fluoride in water as RFK Jr. prepares for confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, is likely to face questions about his stance on fluoride in drinking water when he goes before the Senate on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing.
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
More than 70% of the U.S. population that uses public drinking water systems has access to water with fluoride levels that prevent tooth decay.
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
Manatee County leaders plan to discuss the possibility of removing fluoride from the county’s drinking water Tuesday. Commissioner Amanda Ballard is calling for the county to stop adding the mineral to the local water supply following a renewed national debate about its safety.
What Has RFK Jr. Said About Fluoride?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed fluoride in drinking water for ailments from arthritis to bone cancer to thyroid damage. “I ...
What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate ...
What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs
RFK Jr has long expressed views that conflict with scientific evidence, especially on vaccines, and his nomination has ...
As RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings, here's where he stands on vaccines, food dyes
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his Senate confirmation hearings to lead the HHS, here's where he stands on health issues ...
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Arizona lags in vaccinations and fluoride. Experts say it could get worse under RFK Jr.
For years, RFK Jr. has questioned the safety and effectiveness of childhood immunizations against measles, polio and other ...
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Fluoride-free Juneau offers a glimpse of what RFK Jr.’s plan could mean for America’s dental health
Since its removal from local tap water, data shows kids in Juneau have started getting cavities at a higher rate.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Kennedy Testifies He’s Not Anti-Vaccine
Kennedy Jr. rejected characterizations of him as an anti-vaxxer in a Senate hearing Wednesday where senators will weigh his ...
When could RFK Jr. be confirmed? What to know as he faces 2nd hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have the second of two confirmation hearings for his Health and Human Services Secretary nomination Thursday.
As RFK Jr.’s hearings begin, so will scrutiny on his familiarity with key health programs
The job Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking is defined by the task of overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, which he's shown little ...