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FDA vs. Dentists, Dispute over the Negative Effects of Dental Fillings
Silver dental fillings, formally known as dental amalgams, “contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses,” reads the FDA Web posting. Pregnant women and people who have health problems that make them more sensitive to mercury’s effects “should not avoid seeking...

FDA vs. Dentists, Dispute over the Negative Effects of Dental Fillings
 

Mercury Fillings Are not Safe for Some People
The Food and Drug Administration recently asserted that mercury in fillings might be harmful to pregnant women, fetuses, children, people who are sensitive to mercury exposure and to those who have a weakened immune system. "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of...

Mercury Fillings Are not Safe for Some People

FDA: Mercury in Dental Fillings May Have Toxic Effects
The mercury in dental fillings may have toxic effects on pregnant women, young children and fetuses, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday after settling a related lawsuit. The FDA’s response came as part of a settlement with several consumer advocacy groups, including Moms Against Mercury, that filled a lawsuit claiming...

FDA: Mercury in Dental Fillings May Have Toxic Effects
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Childhood Infections Need to be Better TrackedChildhood Infections Need to be Better Tracked
The federal officials have asked doctors and state health agencies to be more careful when they diagnose children because many of the kids aged under 5 can now be...

Childhood Infections Need to be Better Tracked