Children exposed to recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water show modest cognitive advantages in secondary school, with no clear evidence of harm to cognitive functioning around age 60, according to researchers at the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota and multiple collaborating institutions.
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Fluoridated water linked to better adolescent school achievement
January 14, 2026
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