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Fluoride in U.S. drinking water does not reduce IQ, a new study finds
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A recent study challenges the prevailing claims that fluoride in U.S. drinking water is linked to cognitive delays in children. Despite ongoing debates influencing policy decisions, the research reveals no empirical evidence supporting the notion that fluoride negatively impacts IQ. This finding underscores the importance of relying on validated scientific research to inform public health policies.
Claims that fluoride in drinking water causes cognitive delays in kids are driving U.S. policy. A new study finds no evidence to back them.
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