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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has called fluoride an “industrial waste” and linked it to cancer and other diseases and disorders.
Alex Brandon
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AP
Research has generally shown that fluoridated water at recommended levels is safe. But many experts and a judge say more research is needed to better understand whether and when risks kick in.
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