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Fluoride Exposure May Increase Risk of Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Fluoride Exposure May Increase Risk of Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

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.