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Local communities in Florida had moved to stop adding fluoride to the public water supply prior to the statewide bill, with Miami-Dade County commissioners voting in favor 8-2Additionally, the city of Stuart -- about 80 miles north of Fort Lauderdale --

in November 2024 after state surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo announcedrecommending against water fluoridation.Fluoride is a mineral that naturally occurs in water sources such as lakes and rivers and is even naturally present in some foods and beverages, according to the

It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.High-quality studies show fluoride prevents cavities and repairs damage to teeth caused by bacteria in the mouth. Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger and rebuilds weakened tooth enamel, the ADA says.

Fluoride also replaces minerals lost from teeth due to acid breakdown, according to the

Influential skeptics such as Ladapo and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., however, have long raised doubts about the benefits of fluoride.but she was not able to be released back to the wild due to human traits she picked up. For example, Storm learned to hold eye contact and smile, which are considered aggressive behaviors by other gibbons.

This is just one of many reasons why it’s important to never keep a gibbon or other wild primate as a pet. Of the more than 20 recognized species of gibbons, the majority are listed as Endangered or Critically Endangered by the, with at least one species classified as Vulnerable. They are among the most threatened primates due to the illegal pet trade, hunting, poaching, and habitat loss.

Whoever said that old dogs can't learn new tricks has clearly never met Murphy.is far from being 'old,' but his never-ending affinity for learning is inspiring for pups of all ages. From racing his mom down the tennis court to