Health

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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ATLANTA (AP) — An executive with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for Planned Parenthood. The resignation came in a letter obtained by The Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

"We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives," a Komen statement said

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Changes in store for school lunches in Natrona County.

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The Casper Family Aquatic Center is currently accepting registrations for Learn-to-Swim lessons, which get underway on Monday, February 6th.   Registrations may be submitted at the Casper Recreation Center or online at activecasper.com for the sec

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The willfulness and impulsiveness of the teenage mind can be a challenge for those interested in seeing them grow into well reasoned adults.

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