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Kennedy Launches Campaign Against Fluoride Amid Controversy

4/8/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission in the southwestern states, passionately campaigning against fluoride in drinking water. This initiative comes on the heels of Utah's controversial new law, set to take effect in May. Despite widespread support from health experts for fluoridation's role in combating tooth decay, Kennedy aims to push the CDC for further research and updated guidelines.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission in the southwestern states, passionately campaigning against fluoride in drinking water. This initiative comes on the heels of Utah's controversial new law, set to take effect in May. Despite widespread support from health experts for fluoridation's role in combating tooth decay, Kennedy aims to push the CDC for further research and updated guidelines.