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.

Helping Kids Get Over their Fears

Studies indicate that almost all children report having fears. Some of the most common fears are of bugs or ghosts, and studies have shown that kids are afraid of pretty much the same things no matter where they live in the world.

Helping Others Understand Your Migraine

You and your loved ones will benefit if they understand your condition and how best to help.

Helping Someone with a Mental Illness

Caring for someone you love who is sick or disabled is never easy. When the illness affects your loved one's state of mind, the demands placed on you can be especially hard.

Helping Someone with Memory Loss

In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people have as they grow older.

Helping Teens Embrace Self-Care

Before your teens leave home, teach them to make their own healthcare decisions. One way is to provide information and include them in their own self-care from an early age.

Helping Your Child Cope with the Pandemic

Your child’s world has changed in many ways because of the pandemic. Learn how you can help your child cope better with the stress of their current life.

Helping Your Teen Manage Asthma

Having asthma isn't easy, and for most kids, neither is being a teen. Here are some common teen issues and suggestions for easing your child's concerns.

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.