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RFK Jr. says Trump will remove fluoride from drinking water. Here's what to know

A primer on fluoride in drinking water, its history of controversy, and what the science says.

Fortune

Shrinkflation a ‘difficult decision’ for manufacturers, inquiry told – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Nurses are needed, so just pay them properly already

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Newcastle Herald

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Trump victory highlights distrust in public health institutions - Roll Call

Public health experts say Kennedy's criticism of U.S. health care institutions reflects rising distrust in institutions among the public.

Roll Call

Forty thousand more appointments per week and ‘surgical hubs’, but will this fix the NHS?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ debut budget pledged increases of £22.6 billion in day-to-day spending for the NHS and £3.1 billion in capital spending over the next two years. The increase in day-to-day spending is intended to fulfil Labour’s campaign promise of “40,000 more appointments per week” from their election manifesto.

The Conversation

Friends like these: What a second Trump term may mean for the CDC, and how it affects Canada

Should Donald Trump be re-elected on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is likely facing a major shake-up. Many Republicans were frustrated by the CDC’s performance during the pandemic. Project 2025, authored by leading Republicans with ties to Trump, describes the CDC as incompetent and arrogant.

The Conversation

Trump Says RFK Jr.'s Plan To Remove Fluoride In Water 'Sounds OK To Me'

The CDC has called water fluoridation one of 10 "great public health achievements of the 20th century."

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Trump says RFK Jr’s plan to remove fluoride from water ‘sounds OK’ as he refuses to rule out banning vaccines

Water fluoridation was one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, CDC says

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. Promises To Eliminate Fluoride From Drinking Water If Trump Wins

The anti-vaccine activist and Trump ally cited several ills purportedly caused by fluoride, including 'IQ loss.'

International Business Times

US Election 2024: Understanding the United States in 20 maps

Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

Al Jazeera

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims Trump May Remove Fluoride From Water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Trump may remove fluoride from water supplies, citing health concerns. CDC notes fluoride's natural occurrence and oral health...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Oversee Health And Agriculture Departments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially joining Trump administration to address public health and food safety concerns.

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The Independent UK

Boil water advisories can be confusing. Here are some safety tips from experts

The city of Asheville has restored running water to most of its users nearly a month after Hurricane Helene damaged infrastructure and killed more than 200 people around the region

Evening Standard

McDonald's E.coli outbreak that killed one and hospitalised 27 blamed on onions

Number of people to fall ill from outbreak in the US has risen to 90

The Independent UK

The first case of bird flu has been found in a pig at an Oregon farm

Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza have continued to climb, now reaching nearly 40

LiveScience

Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn

As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?

The Independent UK

RFK Jr, known for his anti-vax views, says Trump promised him control of the CDC

Trump said during Madison Square Garden rally that he would let Kennedy Jr ‘go wild’ on health, food, and medicines

Salon

RFK: Trump promised me control of CDC

Kennedy claims that he endorsed Trump after being offered a powerful position overseeing health agencies

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After Waking Up From Coma, Dad Fulfills Late Girlfriend’s Wishes Following Fatal Food Poisoning

“We ate oysters and we both felt sick for a couple of days and then I woke up and she was gone." The post After Waking Up From Coma, Dad Fulfills Late Girlfriend’s Wishes Following Fatal Food Poisoning first appeared on Bored Panda.

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