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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jonathan J. Cooper

RFK Jr. says Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said the former president would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office.

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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