Health

Influenza cases are far below the number they were last year in Wyoming, but they are on the rise.

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The proposal would require drug tests for those applying for some welfare benefits. The ACLU opposes the measure

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers are considering requiring some welfare recipients to undergo drug tests.

The bill is set to get its first hearing in Cheyenne on Friday.

House Bill 82 would require people applying for certain welfare programs to pass a drug test

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Casper Skating School classes are offered at the Casper Ice Arena for anyone ages three and older. Snowplow Sam is a fun and lively setting for 3-5 year-olds to play and become familiar with the ice while Basic 1-2 through Basic 7-8 classes give participants ages 5 & up the chance to advance progressively. To

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Governor Matt Mead spoke about the upcoming legislative budget session during his "State of the State" address Monday morning.

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming lawmaker is trying again to vaccinate college students against meningitis.

Last year, Sen. Bill Landen's proposal failed largely because it would cost $335,000 a year

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February is American Heart Month and Wyoming’s State Health Officer Dr Wendy Braund says it's a good time to consider how lifestyle choices help or hurt our heart’s ability to do its job.

"Eating healthier foods and avoiding choices that are high in sodium and fat is very important

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An American Indian tribe is suing some of the world's largest beer makers, claiming they knowingly contributed to alcohol-related problems on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

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ATLANTA (AP) — A new government report finds that smokers have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers and they don't go to the dentist as often.

The report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent is based on survey responses from more than 16,000 adults

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