Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, York study finds
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Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, York study finds
– New research out of York University found that fluoride exposure via drinking water may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women. In a smaller subset of participants, the researchers found lower IQ scores between boys whose mothers had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism compared to boys whose mothers had normal thyroid levels.