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Excessive fluoride in drinking water may be associated with lower IQ in children, study finds

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Excessive fluoride concentrations in drinking water beyond public health guidelines may be associated with lower IQ in children, report says.

But there is too little evidence for scientists to confidently conclude that exposure to fluoride in water harms adults.

The National Toxicology Program review adds new research to that debate.

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