Drug addiction | Acid reflux | Healthy neighborhoods | Oral health | Labor and delivery

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 11/29/2018 03:00 PM EST

Thursday, November 29, 2018

How Is Drug Addiction Treated?

A man being comforted by a support group.

Addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behavior. Researchers have found many effective ways to treat it. (From NIH/NIDA)

Reduce Reflux

A glass of water with a dissolving effervescent tablet inside.

Get tips for coping with heartburn. (From NIH News in Health)

Your Community, Your Health

Two young boys riding bicycles on a paved path.

Learn ways to make your neighborhood healthier. (From NIH News in Health)

Oral Health Tips for Caregivers

Some older adults need help brushing and flossing teeth. These fact sheets can help. (From NIH/NIDCR)

Delayed Pushing Doesn’t Help During Labor

Doctors examining the abdomen of a pregnant woman during childbirth.

A study suggests that the common practice of delayed pushing after the cervix has fully expanded doesn’t benefit moms or their babies. (From NIH Research Matters)

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