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A toxin advisory means the bodies of water should not be used recreationally. In addition, more than 35 bodies of water have a bloom advisory.
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The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows.
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The cottontails are infected with Shope papilloma virus, which doesn't significantly impact the critters unless the warty growths interfere with eating or drinking.
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Health experts still recommend those exposed to the bats consult their local health department.
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The Trump administration and Congress are considering how to fund the Older Americans Act. Other sources of more local support are in flux.
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This comes as the number of rural hospitals and OB/GYNs delivering babies is dwindling.
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An analysis of federal data shows a 41% rise nationally in emergency room visits due to extreme heat incidents last year. It’s hitting vulnerable Americans the hardest.
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Staff diminish from 10 to 1 full-time at healthcare access nonprofit as cost surge looms.
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A new study led by the University of Michigan shows that large livestock farms are polluting the air across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Researchers say these impacts are felt hardest by nearby communities, where people of color often live.
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The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July so more people can seek help. But some are sounding the alarm over scammers trying to charge big fees.
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Senior research scientist Rachael Dunlop took Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann on a tour to see a day in the life of a scientist.
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The grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust funds Virtual Crisis Care, a new program connecting Wyoming law enforcement officers with licensed mental health professionals in real time.