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Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov.

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  1. The Guardian

    Utah becomes first US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water (opens The Guardian)

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    Lawmakers say consuming teeth-strengthening mineral should be ‘individual choice’ as dentists oppose move

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water (opens Los Angeles Times)

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

  3. Washington Examiner

    Utah becomes first US state to ban fluoride from public water systems (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Utah's move to ban fluoride from the public water system comes after RFK Jr. pushed to ban the mineral due to health concerns.

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in public drinking water (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The ban, which is effective May 7, comes weeks after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has expressed skepticism about water fluoridation, was sworn into office.

  5. East Idaho News

    Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov.

  6. Fox26 Houston

    Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water; 1st state to do so (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.

  7. Newsweek

    RFK Jr. pushed to end fluoride in water—Utah becomes first state to act (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Why Utah and RFK Jr. want to ban fluoride in public drinking water, and what it means as other states take similar approaches.

  8. WMUR

    Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water (opens WMUR)

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    Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, sparking debate over public health, dental care and individual choice

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov.

  10. Deseret News

    The path to banning fluoride in Utah (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB81 to ban fluoride in public drinking water systems. The move comes despite intense pressure from groups to veto it.

  11. The New Republic

    First State Bans Fluoride in Water as RFK Jr. Guts Health Department (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    “Make America Healthy Again” is off to quite a start.

  12. Breitbart News

    Utah Governor Signs Bill Making State First to Ban Fluoride in Water (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The state of Utah is now the first in the nation to ban fluoride in its public water systems after Gov. Spencer Cox (R) made it the law.

  13. Salt Lake Tribune

    Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Utah has become the first U.S. state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to public drinking water.

  14. Kokomo Tribune

    Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water as Republican governor signs new law (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water as Republican governor signs new law.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health

  16. CBS News

    Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.

  17. UPI

    Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride from its public drinking water (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Utah became the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in its public water systems under bill signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox.

  18. The Oregonian

    Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in drinking water (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Dentists and health organization warn removing fluoride will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect low-income communities.

  19. Forbes

    Utah Bans Fluoride In Public Water (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Medical health professionals have long recommended fluoride in public water to promote dental health.

  20. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the U.S. (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation late Thursday

  21. Fox News

    Utah bans fluoride from public drinking water, aligning with MAHA movement (opens Fox News)

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    Utah has become the first state in the U.S. to ban adding fluoride to its public drinking water systems as concerns about the decades-long practice continue to grow.

  22. WSVN Miami

    Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who

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