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The states with the highest Medicaid prescribing rates for the anti-craving drug buprenorphine — Vermont, West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana and Ohio — all expanded the program. View original article Contributor:

Fitness trackers have bolstered the case for even light exercise. The persistent mystery, though, is which movements matter most. View original article Contributor:

Female doctors are more likely than other professionals to have children and keep working. The reasons offer lessons for other jobs. View original article Contributor:

How the “runner’s high” might be used as a tool to treat depression. View original article Contributor:

A Texas program for high schools mandated soft-shell helmets after serious injuries occurred during incidental contact. View original article Contributor:

Hundreds of readers shared their experiences with drug-resistant U.T.I.s, many describing deep frustration with persistent, painful infections. View original article Contributor:

Low-carb, high-fat eating can lead to weight loss, but scientists debate the long-term effects on health. View original article Contributor:

The insects love mud puddles. Here’s why. View original article Contributor:

If the species is wiped out by poachers, Africa’s vast rain forest will lose 7 percent of its carbon storage ability, scientists estimate. View original article Contributor:

Facing a federal rule that restricts referrals for abortion, the organization will decide whether to reject government funding for family planning for low-income women. View original article Contributor: