Prenatal fluoride exposure linked to lower intelligence in children
Researchers reported associations between higher fluoride levels in pregnant women and lower measures of intelligence in their children. (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - October 2, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Association Reported Between Fluoride and Reduced IQ Association Reported Between Fluoride and Reduced IQ
Children may have lower intelligence if their mothers have high levels of fluoride in their urine during pregnancy, one study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dental & Oral Health News Source Type: news
Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Whiter Teeth
This article originally appeared on Health.com (Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories)
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - September 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kathleen Mulpeter / Health.com Tags: Uncategorized oral health public health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: High fluoride levels in pregnancy may lower offspring IQ
Women who have higher levels of fluoride in their urine during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with lower intelligence, a new study reports. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news
Psychological effects of a disastrous hydrogen fluoride spillage on the local community - Yoo SH, Yoon SY, Woo KH, Kim JS, Cho SY, Lee SS, Lim HS, Ahn YS, Yang WH.
BACKGROUND: On September 27, 2012, at 3:43 Â pm, a hydrogen fluoride spill occurred in a manufacturing plant located at the 4th complex of the Gumi National Industrial Complex in Gumi City, South Korea. The present study aimed to evaluate the psychological ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Fluoride exposure in utero linked to lower IQ in kids, study says
Increased levels of prenatal fluoride exposure may be associated with lower cognitive function in children, a new study says. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - September 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Toxic fluoride gas emissions from lithium-ion battery fires - Larsson F, Andersson P, Blomqvist P, Mellander BE.
Lithium-ion battery fires generate intense heat and considerable amounts of gas and smoke. Although the emission of toxic gases can be a larger threat than the heat, the knowledge of such emissions is limited. This paper presents quantitative measurements ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Could adding lithium to tap water reduce dementia levels?
Conclusion
The study is intriguing because we already know that lithium affects how the brain and nervous system work through many different pathways. However, the results are difficult to interpret.
The study seemed to suggest that lithium levels of more than 15 micrograms per litre could be protective against dementia in comparison with the lowest levels. However, that doesn't explain why levels of 5 to 10 micrograms per litre seemed to increase the risk of dementia in comparison with the lowest levels.
It's possible that some other factors – linked to where people live but not necessarily to the drinking water â...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
The science of fluoride flipping
(University of North Carolina Health Care) So much of what happens inside cells to preserve health or cause disease is so small or time-sensitive that researchers are just now getting glimpses of the complexities unfolding in us every minute of the day. UNC researchers have discovered one such complexity -- a previously hidden mode of RNA regulation vital for bacterial defense against toxic fluoride ions. The discovery opens a new research avenue for developing drugs that target RNA. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - August 23, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: news
New dentist office opens in Pelham
A new dentist office has opened in Pelham.
Pelham Parkway Dentistry has opened in Cumberland Centre, according to the Shelby County Reporter. Dr. Nicholas Kentros is the sole practitioner.
Pelham Parkway Dentistry accepts most forms of insurance. For those without coverage, the dental practice offers the "Shine Bright" program through whi ch they can receive routine exams, preventative cleaning, fluoride treatment and X-rays twice a year, in addition to restorative services, at a discount.
Pelham… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - August 15, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Hanno van der Bijl Source Type: news
New dentist office opens in Pelham
A new dentist office has opened in Pelham.
Pelham Parkway Dentistry has opened in Cumberland Centre, according to the Shelby County Reporter. Dr. Nicholas Kentros is the sole practitioner.
Pelham Parkway Dentistry accepts most forms of insurance. For those without coverage, the dental practice offers the "Shine Bright" program through whi ch they can receive routine exams, preventative cleaning, fluoride treatment and X-rays twice a year, in addition to restorative services, at a discount.
Pelham… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 15, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Hanno van der Bijl Source Type: news
Bottled water can be acidic and erode your tooth enamel
Tap water, which is regulated by the government, has to have proper amounts of fluoride but bottled water does not. Because of this bottled water can cause more cavities than tap. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Investigation on an accident of pulmonary edema induced by acute organic fluoride poisoning - Ruan YJ, Yan R, Du QH.
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Source: SafetyLit - August 9, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Fluoride varnish every six months helps protect children's permanent teeth from decay
Expert commentary is provided for an RCT which found no difference in the proportion of molar teeth that developed decay with fluoride varnish vs fissure sealant. As varnish is cheaper, a prevention programme using this will be able to reach more children. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Impact of biannual treatment with fluoride varnish on tooth-surface-level caries progression in children aged 1 –3 years
ConclusionNo impact on caries progression for biannual treatment with fluoride varnish was found. Clinical significance: Using fluoride varnish as a complement to standard intervention in toddlers did not add in the prevention of dental caries or its progression. The education of parents in the use fluoride toothpaste as they start brushing the teeth of their children is essential. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
