Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advised local governments to remove fluoride from drinking water due to negative neurodevelopmental effects on children during pregnancy.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new guidelines on Friday, advising that all cities and counties statewide 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.

Florida's surgeon general calls it "public health malpractice" to fluoridate water, citing research that suggests exposure to high levels could lead to lower IQs in kids. Many experts say more research is needed.

The surgeon general calls it "public health malpractice" to fluoridate water, citing research that suggests exposure to high levels of fluoride can cause lower IQ in kids. National experts say there is not enough data to determine if the lower level present in most U.

Calling it a "public health malpractice" Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state will urge localities to stop fluoridating drinking water.

Florida's Surgeon General spoke on Winter Haven's community water systems, a week after the City Commission voted to remove fluoride from the water.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has issued a controversial recommendation urging local governments across the state to cease adding fluoride to community water supplies. Ladapos advisory has reignited a

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s remarks have reignited debates about whether the practice should continue in Florida.