Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to remove fluoride from public water supplies is playing out on dual tracks, as the Environmental Protection Agency advances a fast-track review of health risks and at least 16 states weigh new restrictions.
Why it matters: The efforts show how key parts of Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda are being steered outside of the department he oversees.
- New fluoride limits could upend an 80-year-old standard that’s widely credited with reducing tooth decay by 25% and narrowing disparities for people without regular dental care.