High fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ: review
A review of 74 medical studies links higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in kids — but mostly draws on research that took place outside of the U.S. and had a high risk of biased results. Why it matters: The federally funded analysis could further stoke the debate over adding fluoride to drinking water as Robert F.
What a new study says about fluoride and its link to IQ
A new report linking fluoridated drinking water to lower IQ scores in children is sure to ratchet up the debate over a practice that's considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century.
New study raises more questions about fluoride in drinking water
A report out today concludes there is a statistically significant correlation between higher levels of fluoride and lower IQ levels in children. The analysis looked at previous studies conducted overseas.
Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says "Limited Data," Hard-to-Interpret Study
Heavy fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children However, the exposure was at levels higher than those allowed in the U.S. Critics noted none of the studies took place in the U.
New research adds to debate over fluoride in drinking water
Last year, a government report linking high levels of fluoride with lower IQ in children contributed to debate over adding fluoride to drinking water. The analysis behind that report is out today.
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds ‘high risk of bias’ in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large percentage of the studies were noted as having a “high risk of bias.
Gender-affirming care for teens is rare amid debate over access: Study
The use of gender-affirming medical care for trans teens was rare between 2018 to 2022, according to a new study published in ...
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Study: Few US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, surgeries
Less than 0.1% of adolescents in the United States identified as transgender or gender diverse and received puberty blockers ...
Some say too many transgender kids are given hormones. Data finds otherwise.
A new study found less than .1% of transgender and gender-diverse teens are prescribed puberty blockers or gender-affirming ...
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0.1% of teens are getting gender-affirming care, new study finds
Despite claims that teens are being railroaded into gender-affirming care, very few of them are actually getting it.
Pediatrician offers tips and tools on helping children use new technology safely
The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health has introduced a Glossary of ...
'A very, very small number' of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
A new analysis of private insurance claims data finds less than 0.1% of youth accessed puberty blockers or hormones for gender transition. This small group has garnered a huge amount of attention from ...
USA Health neonatologist 1 of 5 to receive prestigious national award
USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital neonatologist Kelechi Ikeri, MBBS, FAAP, is one of five national recipients of the ...
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RSV Vaccines and Treatments Face Global Access Hurdles
Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies are reducing RSV hospitalizations, but high costs and limited access in low-income ...
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Pediatric expert Dr. Claire Bush shares insights for children’s health
In the bustling community of East Point, Georgia, Dr. Claire Bush carries forward a legacy of pediatric care that spans nearly a quarter century. A Ho ...