RFK Jr.'s Plan to Ban Fluoridation: A Federal Shift in Water Policy? Key Takeaways RFK Jr. aims to eliminate fluoride in U.S. drinking water , challenging a decades-old public health practice. Emerging health research suggests high fluoride exposure may impact children’s IQ and contribute to dental and skeletal fluorosis. Legal groundwork established through recent rulings and chemical safety laws provides a path for regulatory change. Opposition from medical and dental communities highlights concerns over access to preventative oral health care. Potential for significant policy changes in the Trump administration, enabling federal involvement in local water practices. Stay updated on policy shifts like this and more with Gnosis News — only $1 a week! Subscribe Now RFK Jr.’s Plan to Ban Fluoridation: A Federal Shift in Water Policy? By Gnosis News | November 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM EST Introduction Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent declaration to remove...

Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials for Deadly Marburg Virus Rwanda Begins Vaccine Trials for Deadly Marburg Virus By Makuochi Okafor & Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News In a critical step to address the ongoing health crisis, Rwanda has commenced vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, a highly contagious disease that has already claimed at least 12 lives in the country. The majority of these fatalities have been among healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the outbreak. The Rwandan Ministry of Health has secured 700 doses of a promising new vaccine from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, a U.S.-based nonprofit that has been at the forefront of vaccine research. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced that those most at risk, such as medical professionals and individuals who have been in direct contact with Marburg patients, will be prioritized during the initial phase of the trials. ...