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2024-07-23 11:25:13 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING
The claim that Harvard confirmed fluoride causes cognitive disorders is false. The study found a correlation between high fluoride exposure & lower IQ in China, but not causation. There is no evidence linking U.S. community water fluoridation to cognitive disorders. https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/water-fluoridation-hasnt-been-associated-with-cognitive-health-problems-contrary-to-widespread-claims/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/debunking-unreliable-claims-the-harvard-study/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/cdc-experts-say-fluoridated-water-is-safe-contrary-to-rfk-jr-s-warnings/
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- The claim that Harvard confirmed fluoride causes cognitive disorders is false. The study found a correlation between high fluoride exposure & lower IQ in China, but not causation. There is no evidence linking U.S. community water fluoridation to cognitive disorders. https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/water-fluoridation-hasnt-been-associated-with-cognitive-health-problems-contrary-to-widespread-claims/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/debunking-unreliable-claims-the-harvard-study/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/cdc-experts-say-fluoridated-water-is-safe-contrary-to-rfk-jr-s-warnings/