LINCOLN — A new vaccine strategy developed and tested by a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln could signal an end to the annual flu shot routine. The possible breakthrough is laid out in newly published research in Nature Communications. The study,[...]
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Where in the world are babies at the lowest risk of dying?
Measuring which country is safest for newborns isn’t as simple as it seems. Definitions of live births and infant deaths vary, especially regarding extremely premature babies. Using standardized comparisons, Japan, Sweden, and Finland consistently have the world’s lowest infant mortality rates. The[...]
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Two cases of measles reported in Cass County
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting two measles cases in Cass County, bringing the state’s total to 11 cases in 2025. Both individuals were unvaccinated and acquired measles through international travel. One individual is hospitalized. The two cases in[...]
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Some schools cancel band trip to Williston because of measles; parade to go on
Bands from Minot middle schools have canceled their planned trip to the Williston Band Day parade Saturday due the measles outbreak, according to a message sent to Minot-area parents from school administrators. “We understand this news may be disappointing for our young[...]
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Prairie Fare: May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As I left campus on one of the first warm days of spring, I noticed many students enjoying outdoor activities and basking in the sunlight. I thought about my younger years. I was never a sun worshipper. I am glad about that.[...]
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Psychedelics Could ‘Rewire’ The Brain to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction. Our research team is investigating whether[...]
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Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases
The warning signs were there, but Alberta may now be past the point of early intervention. With over 300 confirmed measles cases and doctors forecasting thousands more, the province faces a steep climb. Low vaccination rates and the virus’s extreme contagiousness have[...]
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Saskatchewan in ‘unprecedented’ measles outbreak
In 2025, measles shouldn’t be making headlines—but here we are. Saskatchewan is now part of a fast-growing North American outbreak, with nearly all local cases among the unvaccinated. Health officials say the virus is spreading within households and communities, and they’re urging[...]
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Some new Manitoba measles cases not connected to other known ones, officials say
Manitoba’s measles outbreak has reached 20 confirmed cases—and what worries health officials most is that some can’t be traced to known infections. That’s a red flag for community spread, especially in the Southern health region where vaccination rates remain low. With similar[...]
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About 180 students under quarantine amid measles outbreak in Williams County
About 180 Williston-area students are isolating at home after three schools were notified by public health officials of measles exposure on their campuses. Unvaccinated students at Missouri Ridge Elementary, Williston Middle School and Williston High School were told they need to isolate[...]
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HHS confirms 5 new cases of measles in Williams County, Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting five additional measles cases in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine cases in 2025. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals[...]
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Port: Please don’t get your public health advice from The Brady Bunch
Most doctors in North Dakota have never seen a measles case—that’s how effective the vaccine has been. But as vaccination rates fall, that unfamiliarity could become a liability. Infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Carson warns we’re not ready for an outbreak, and[...]
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Three more cases of measles confirmed in Williams County
North Dakota is now seeing a small but serious measles outbreak, with three new cases confirmed in Williams County—all among unvaccinated individuals and linked to the state’s first case in over a decade. Health officials say those affected are isolating, but the[...]
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Regina city council stands firm on plan to fluoridate city’s water
Regina city council reaffirmed its decision to add fluoride to the city’s water, rejecting a motion to walk it back just months before implementation. After hours of debate and over 900 pages of public input, the 7-3 vote signals a commitment to[...]
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North Dakota reports first measles case amidst declining vaccination rates
North Dakota has confirmed its first measles case since 2011—an unvaccinated child in Williams County believed to have been exposed by an out-of-state visitor. Health officials are tracking contacts and urging vaccinations as national cases rise sharply, with 935 reported and 121[...]
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Hidden in plain sight: The rise of techie vapes
Tech-savvy but troubling — North Dakota health and law enforcement officials are raising the alarm over a new wave of “smart vapes” disguised as everyday gadgets. Shaped like phones, watches, and even highlighters, these devices are harder to detect and packed with[...]