More states and localities may follow suit after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 13 that it is ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency labels anything that isn't hydrogen or oxygen in water as a contaminant, such as ...

As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, changes to the dental health of children in Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, may provide a cautionary tale.

The most common toothpaste ingredient is fluoride, which protects against cavities. Choose a toothpaste with calcium carbonate or hydrogen peroxide if you want to whiten your teeth. Avoid ...

Fluoride is an element that strengthens tooth enamel, in part by bonding with phosphate and calcium in teeth to fight the process that causes cavities to form — and its addition to drinking ...