TOP 10 COMMON HOUSEHOLD TOXINS
May 11th, 2010
The Hazards Lurking at Home
By: Alice Park
April 12, 2010
With so many scary-sounding, potentially toxic compounds turning up in our household products, it’s hard to know which agents are really worth worrying about. Here is a guide to some of the most commonly found toxins, the latest information from animal and early-stage human studies, and what all that means for your home.
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Communities against Fluoridation
May 11th, 2010Source: Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Please download the list here.
CDC, dental group warn of too much fluoride for babies
May 10th, 2010Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Alison Young
Published February 7, 2007
Health officials are recommending that parents who feed formula to their babies consider using bottled water ‹ rather than tap ‹ when mixing it to prevent a dental condition that causes subtle white marks on developing teeth.
While emphasizing the significant benefits of fluoridated tap water in preventing cavities, new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association say parents need to be aware of how much fluoride babies and young children are exposed to.
“Since the beginning we knew there was a trade off between preventing tooth decay and enamel fluorosis,” said William Maas, director of CDC’s Division of Oral Health. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dangers Of Fluoride
April 29th, 2010Professional Perspectives: Fluoride in Tap Water
April 29th, 2010Fluoride in Water, Health Effects and Dangers
April 29th, 2010Top 10 Common Household Toxins
April 20th, 2010The Hazards Lurking at Home
By: Alice Park
April 1, 2010
With so many scary-sounding, potentially toxic compounds turning up in our household products, it’s hard to know which agents are really worth worrying about. Here is a guide to some of the most commonly found toxins, the latest information from animal and early-stage human studies, and what all that means for your home.
#4 FLUORIDE
What It Is: A form of the basic element fluorine
Found In: Toothpaste, tap water
Health Hazards: Neurotoxic and potentially tumorigenic if swallowed; the American Dental Association advises that children under 2 not use fluoride toothpaste
What You Should Know: Government studies support current fluoride levels in tap water, but studies on long-term exposure and cancers are ongoing.
CDC, dental group warn of too much fluoride for babies
March 18th, 2010
Published February 7, 2007
Health officials are recommending that parents who feed formula to their babies consider using bottled water ‹ rather than tap ‹ when mixing it to prevent a dental condition that causes subtle white marks on developing teeth.
While emphasizing the significant benefits of fluoridated tap water in preventing cavities, new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association say parents need to be aware of how much fluoride babies and young children are exposed to.
“Since the beginning we knew there was a trade off between preventing tooth decay and enamel fluorosis,” said William Maas, director of CDC’s Division of Oral Health. Read the rest of this entry »
Fluoridated Water: Maybe Not So Good After All?
March 3rd, 2010
Published June 10, 2008
Will the city that became the first in the world to fluoridate its drinking water decide to discontinue use of the chemical?
Grand Rapids has been fluoridating its tap water since 1945, but now some city officials say they’re studying the question because of increased concerns over the potential long-term effects of exposure to what some consider a toxic chemical.
Corky Overmyer, the city’s director of sustainability, said officials are working with scientists at Grand Valley State University and other water quality specialists to determine whether to continue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. Read the rest of this entry »