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 ...

"Fluoride has been studied extensively for decades ... Experts liken it to milk fortified with vitamin D or orange juice fortified with calcium ‒ both naturally occurring vitamins or minerals ...

excess fluoride may affect the parathyroid gland, potentially leading to hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which the gland releases too much parathyroid hormone. This can result in calcium being ...

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.

Florida is on track to become the second state to ban tap water fluoridation. The Legislature passed a bill that awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has criticized public fluoridated water.

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 ...