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End of fluoridation of US water could be in sight after federal court ruling

A judge has ordered an EPA risk assessment amid fear that additive that strengthens teeth could harm children’s IQs

The Guardian - US

Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to low birth weight, reduced sperm counts and infertility

The Guardian - US

Band-Aid, Walmart and CVS among bandage brands containing toxic PFAS

Testing of 40 types of bandages found 65% had alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in adhesive flaps and pads that touch wounds

The Guardian - US

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Is your floss toxic?

Chemicals known as PFAS can be toxic and many are alarmed that they appear in dental floss. How serious is the risk

Salon

Plan to test for dioxins near Ohio train derailment site is flawed, experts say

Test relies on visual inspection of ash to then check soil for toxins, which is ‘unlikely to give a complete picture’ of contamination

The Guardian - US

Levels of carcinogenic chemical near Ohio derailment site far above safe limit

EPA scientists assessed dioxin cancer risks in 2010, but the federal cleanup threshold is still far below those recommendations

The Guardian - US

HHS delayed fluoride data on brain harm

Dental groups urged HHS officials to alter report they believed threatened water fluoridation

Salon

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Health Officials Delayed Report Linking Fluoride to Brain Harm

Records show dental groups urged Department of Health and Human Services to alter report they believed threatened water fluoridation.

Capital & Main

Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering rail operator Norfolk Southern to begin testing for dioxins in the area where a train carrying toxic chemicals in Ohio

The Independent UK

UK risks falling behind Europe in controlling ‘forever chemicals’

Only two of thousands of PFAS are regulated, while the EU is already contemplating stricter standards

The Guardian - UK

EXPLAINER: Did dioxins spread after Ohio train derailment?

U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and J

The Independent UK

More than 110 experts raise alarm over WHO’s ‘weak’ PFAS limits for drinking water

Independent scientists raise concerns about apparent industry influence and distortions of the science in WHO guidelines

The Guardian - US

Scientists sound alarm at US regulator’s new ‘forever chemicals’ definition

Narrower definition excludes chemicals in pharmaceuticals and pesticides that are generally defined as PFAS

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