The average age of motherhood in the U.S. is quietly approaching a new milestone: nearly 30. That’s according to fresh CDC data showing women are waiting longer than ever to have children—and fewer are doing it at all. Teen births are down,[...]
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What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media
Every Friday, a social media researcher watches her own son get lost in formulaic YouTube videos on his grandmother’s tablet, and she can’t help but wonder: are these the digital equivalent of junk food? The irony isn’t lost on her—she studies these[...]
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Measles leaves children vulnerable to other diseases for years
Most people think of measles as a rash, a fever, and then recovery — but the real danger can come long after the spots fade. This article lays out the sobering science: measles doesn’t just make kids sick, it weakens their immune[...]
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Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus
Measles is back—and North Dakota is now leading the country in per capita cases. With 34 confirmed infections since early May, including exposures at the Williston Band Day parade, public health officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak. In Minot, middle school[...]
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Prairie Fare: Are plastics harming our health?
“Have you been hearing about plastics, especially microplastics, lately?” I asked my husband. He spends a lot of time reading online, so he is often my gauge for column topics. I wondered what he had been seeing. “Yes. Plastics are everywhere,” he[...]
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RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
When a health secretary clears out a full advisory panel, it’s bound to raise eyebrows. That’s exactly what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done—removing all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in a move he says is about restoring public[...]
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Measles Moves into Burke County; Cases Rise to 28
Measles has now reached Burke County, with 28 confirmed cases statewide since early May. While most new guidance remains unchanged, state health officials continue to urge early vaccination in Williams County and are monitoring for signs of wider spread. Two new potential[...]
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How did North Dakota avoid multiple national measles outbreaks, only to falter now?
For nearly four decades, North Dakota stood out as a quiet success story in the battle against measles—until now. With 21 confirmed cases across three counties, the state has joined a growing list of outbreak zones. What changed? Health officials say a[...]
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Boredom gets a bad rap, but a growing body of evidence says its good for us
We treat boredom like an itch to be scratched—something to avoid, distract from, or fill with a scroll. But boredom may actually be doing us a quiet favor. Neuroscience suggests that when we’re bored, our brains shift into introspection, creativity, and emotional[...]
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New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21 North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by[...]
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Joe Biden diagnosed with a ‘more aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office. The cancer is hormone-sensitive, and treatment options are being reviewed. The news follows Biden’s withdrawal from the[...]
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North Dakota’s 140-year-old State Hospital gets $300M green light for rebuild
For nearly 140 years, the State Hospital in Jamestown has stood as a symbol of North Dakota’s evolving approach to mental health care—sometimes hopeful, sometimes haunting. Now, with a $300 million investment from the Legislature, that history is entering a new chapter.[...]
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AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
Alzheimer’s remains one of medicine’s toughest puzzles—but artificial intelligence just helped researchers crack a crucial piece. At UC San Diego, scientists used AI to uncover a hidden role for a gene long linked to the disease. Turns out, it may not just[...]
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Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024— the largest one-year decline ever
For the first time in decades, the U.S. saw a dramatic drop in drug overdose deaths, with 30,000 fewer lives lost in 2024 compared to the year before. The CDC credits expanded access to naloxone, better addiction treatment, and billions from opioid[...]
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North Dakota measles cases rise to 12, Williston Band Day Parade attendees exposed
North Dakota’s measles outbreak has climbed to 12 cases, with the latest reported in Williams County. Health officials are closely monitoring exposures, including at Williston’s Band Day Parade and a local Tractor Supply store. The outbreak has led to quarantines for about[...]
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Measles outbreak hits Boissevain
Manitoba health officials are urging vigilance as new measles cases emerge without clear links to previous exposures. The province is expanding its public notification of potential exposure sites and reminding residents of the early signs: fever, cough, and the telltale red rash.[...]