Debate Intensifies Over Fluoride in Drinking Water

The debate over fluoride in water supplies has intensified following recent reports and a court ruling questioning its neurodevelopmental effects, despite its well-documented benefits in reducing tooth decay. While the CDC and major health organizations continue to endorse water fluoridation, citing no significant adverse health effects, new studies suggest potential links to lower IQ in children at higher exposure levels. This has prompted calls for updated risk-benefit analyses and further research, as some communities reconsider their fluoridation policies.