The FDA announced plans to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements for children, citing potential risks to gut health and possible links to decreased IQ, despite previous studies showing no serious health risks. The agency will request manufacturers voluntarily remove these products, initiating a process that could take years. This action follows Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign against fluoride and comes as some states are removing fluoride from their water supplies, potentially increasing the need for supplements. The FDA’s plan does not affect other fluoride-containing dental products.
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Following Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection, his administration has implemented policies severely impacting children’s well-being. These include drastic cuts to the Department of Education, jeopardizing programs like Pell Grants and potentially lowering educational standards. Simultaneously, the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services, coupled with budget cuts to vital programs like the National School Lunch Program and Children’s Health Insurance Program, threatens children’s health and nutrition. Furthermore, attacks on LGBTQ+ youth through policy and rhetoric are creating a hostile environment contributing to increased mental health challenges. The cumulative effect of these actions risks leaving future generations less educated, healthier, and compassionate.
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Newly released tax filings reveal Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s substantial compensation from Children’s Health Defense, earning over $20,000 weekly before resigning in 2023 to pursue his presidential campaign. Despite a shortened tenure of only three and a half months in 2023, he received $326,056. This nonprofit organization, founded by Kennedy in 2007, promotes itself as a children’s health advocate but is also recognized for its prominent role in spreading vaccine hesitancy. Kennedy’s departure followed his April 2023 presidential announcement.
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John Q. Hosedrinker