Fluoride in U.S. drinking water does not reduce IQ, a new study finds

The results counter claims used to stop adding the mineral to public water systems

A little boy leans over a kitchen sink to drink water directly from the faucet.

Adding fluoride to public drinking water has been hailed as a public health success for preventing tooth decay. But it’s also become a contentious political issue.

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