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A UK advisory committee concluded that non-sugar sweeteners may help adults lose a small amount of weight in the short term and can be used for that purpose.

Public health funding cuts are risking the progress the nation has made in fighting and preventing many forms of the dreaded disease. But few people know it yet.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.

Focus on your dental health with these simple daily tips.

Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.

Water fluoridation is still up for debate in the US. According to experts, here are the facts.

Water fluoridation transformed dental care, saved billions of dollars, and inspired an iconic scene in a Hollywood satire ("Dr. Strangelove"). Yet, some eight decades after it was first introduced, fluoridation is still the subject of conspiracy theories and political posturing.

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The results of a new federal analysis were drawn from studies conducted in other countries, where drinking water contains more fluoride than in the United States.

Discussing the tradeoffs in public-health decisions might help us make better choices, write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr. Anupam Jena.

Whether delivered in water or toothpaste, fluoride can help guard teeth against decay. But how?

The benefits outweigh the risks

Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intake

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

On Friday, Florida's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced that communities in the state shouldn't add fluoride to drinking water because of what he called the "neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure."

National public health and medical association leaders express concern over nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead vast US HHS Agency, noting his long-held anti-vaccine views.

Fluoride could be removed from public water systems under the influence of one of President-elect Donald Trump's advisers, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

PHOENIX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office if elected president. Fluoride strengthens teeth

Onion boils are all over TikTok with users touting the cooked vegetable as a tasty meal or side dish. But is it OK to eat a whole onion? RDs weigh in.