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Fluoridated Water and Pets
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), “…scientific evidence does not support an association between water fluoridation and any adverse health effect or systemic disorder, including increased risk for cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, immune disorders, low intelligence, renal disorders, Alzheimer disease, or allergic reactions.” They also say […]
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