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.

Knee Pain and Problems

Common knee problems include sprains, strains, torn cartilage, and arthritis.

Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports

Learn about strengthening exercises and other tips that can help prevent knee injuries.

Know About Niacin

Along with diet and exercise, treatment to lower cholesterol may include the B vitamin niacin combined with medicines, such as statins.

Kyphosis

A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance.

Labor

Labor usually starts 2 weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what sets off the onset of labor.

Labor and Delivery

Detailed information on labor and delivery

Laser Surgery Can Improve Vision Problems

Laser vision surgery is a popular treatment of vision problems that eliminates the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Latex Allergy

Symptoms of latex allergy include watery or itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, flushing or a skin rash, itching, or swelling.

Learning to Live with Heart Disease

Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking at their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives.

LGBTQIA+ Health

People who are gay, lesbian, or transgender may be at greater risk for health problems because they don't always see a healthcare provider when they need to. This may be because they feel embarrassed, have had a bad experience, fear judgment, or have a healthcare provider who is uninformed.

Life After Cancer: Changes to a Man’s Sex Life

Many men have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment. You may have both physical and emotional side effects.

Lifestyle Changes Can Help Kids Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids, even if the parents already have it.