The findings are based on measuring antibodies in participants’ blood after 29 days, an indication of short-term disease protection.
Experts say agrihoods cater to buyers interested in sustainability, access toand a mix of urban and rural life. The core aim of many projects is to “create a feeling for people,” said Matt Norris, one of the lead authors of that report.
Joe Johnston, the founder of Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, poses for a portrait inside his office April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)Joe Johnston, the founder of Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, poses for a portrait inside his office April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)It was the late 1990s when the family behind Agritopia saw “the writing on the wall,” said Joe Johnston.
The family farm was some 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Gilbert then but it was clear the Phoenix area’s rapid growth was going to bring development to their doorstep. With his parents mostly retired and a pair of brothers interested in doing other things, Johnston got their blessing to develop the land himself rather than simply selling it.Johnston, with a background in design engineering, was intent on “creating place,” as he puts it. The neighborhood features narrow streets and homes within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shops, small parks and fitness businesses. The farm is at the center of it.
Residents greet Joe Johnston, founder of Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, as he makes his rounds in his golf cart April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)
Residents greet Joe Johnston, founder of Agritopia, a community nestled around a plot of agricultural land, as he makes his rounds in his golf cart April 22, 2025, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)AP’s Lisa Dwyer reports on new plans to phase out the use of fluoride tablets.
“Proposals like this stand to hurt rural America, not make them healthier,” American Dental Association President Dr. Brett Kessler said. “More than ever, at this critical time in American health care policy, it is vital that we slow down to properly study the full implications of actions like this on the health of the nation.”— the first U.S. state to ban fluoride from drinking water — recently made fluoride supplements available without a prescription. As more state and local governments begin
, the need for supplemental fluoride is expected to grow.Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1962, the agency set guidelines for how much should be added to water.