Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

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Hepatitis C: A Threat from the Past

Hepatitis C is a liver disease. It is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Over time, HCV can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Most people who have hepatitis C don't have any symptoms for years. Many don't know that they are infected until their liver is already damaged.

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Hereditary hemochromatosis causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Read on to learn more.

High Blood Pressure and African Americans

African Americans are at a higher risk for high blood pressure than other ethnic groups. Read on to learn why and how making certain lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure/Hypertension

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition.

High Blood Pressure: Kids Can Have It, Too

High blood pressure, isn't limited to those 18 and older. Here's what you need to know about high blood pressure and your child.

Hip Fracture

A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men.

HIV AIDS

AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.

Home Page - Breast Health

Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer prevention, common breast conditions, and breast cancer in males and females

Home Page - Pregnancy and Childbirth

Planning a Pregnancy Prenatal Medical Care Pregnancy Common Discomforts of Pregnancy Common Tests During Pregnancy Risks to Pregnancy Warning Signs During Pregnancy Labor and Delivery Breastfeeding Your Baby Bottle-Feeding Click on the links above to learn more about pregnancy and childbirth.

Homemade Chicken Parmigiana

Healthy ingredients combined into an Italian classic.

Honey-Herb Chicken

These grilled chicken breasts can be served right away or refrigerated to use in sandwiches later.

Hope for Macular Degeneration

There is no cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at this time. But treatment can slow progression of the disease. And new treatments are in development. Here's what you should know.