The future may not be as bright. IQ scores have decreased in the US for the first time in decades, new research from scientists at Northwestern University and the University of Oregon suggests. The ...

A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Fluoride is having a rough day in the court of public opinion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of ...

The report, which raises questions about high fluoride levels in toothpaste and tap water, rankled the dental lobby and was kept on ice, says a pending lawsuit. A government study that shows a link ...

About 209 million Americans receive fluoridated water in their taps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Jim Cole / Associated Press) A new report linking fluoridated ...

Communities started adding fluoride to the water supply in 1945. But now, a new analysis finding a potential link between added fluoride and lower IQs in children is causing concern. The National ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., MBA, covers health, medicine, wellness and science Many communities have long put fluoride in drinking water ...