NPR: Joseph Ladapo https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1234525041 Joseph Ladapo en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:11:31 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Joseph Ladapo https://www.npr.org/tags/1234525041/joseph-ladapo Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.<br><br> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:52:51 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/22/nx-s1-5203114/florida-surgeon-general-ladapo-rfk-fluoride-drinking-water https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/22/nx-s1-5203114/florida-surgeon-general-ladapo-rfk-fluoride-drinking-water

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

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]]> Stephanie Colombini Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:39:49 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/28/1234483734/floridas-response-to-measles-outbreak-troubles-public-health-experts https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/28/1234483734/floridas-response-to-measles-outbreak-troubles-public-health-experts

The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.

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