Fluoride – a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, air and various foods – helps prevent dental cavities and tooth decay.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over his department’s budget cuts, vaccine ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the removal of prescribed fluoride supplements for children from the market.

The FDA said in its announcement that ingesting fluoride may "alter the gut microbiome," adding that "other studies have suggested an association between fluoride and thyroid disorders, weight gain, ...

Fluoride helps protect teeth by making the hard outer layer—the enamel—more resistant to acid attacks by bacteria and sugars.

Kennedy appeared at a House appropriations hearing Wednesday to defend the White House’s requested budget for his agency and ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs 51 votes to be confirmed by the Senate. Republicans currently hold 53 seats. If Kennedy loses three Republicans, Vice President JD Vance can break the tie. But if ...