Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has staked out a major policy shift: Discouraging the use of fluoride in drinking water. For more than half a century, drinking water systems in the United States have added the chemical to reduce tooth decay and lower rates of expensive and potentially painful cavities and other issues. Minnesota requires it for nearly all utilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has hailed the practice as one of the most important public health developments of the last century. Here’s what to know about the benefits and risks of fluoridating drinking water. Tap the link in our bio for the full story by reporter Chloe Johnson. 📷 Marcio Jose Sanchez/The Associated Press #fluoride #minnesota