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.

Smoking Hurts Your Back

Smoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.

Smoky Three-Bean Soup

It's soup season. Indulge with this smoky, protein-rich recipe.

Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking

A helpful guide to understanding the effects of alcohol, the signs of problem drinking, and how to drink safely.

Southeastern Fresh Ginger Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm and satisfying soup, with fresh Asian flavors.

Spanish Omelet / Tortilla española

This tasty dish provides a healthy array of vegetables and can be used for breakfast, brunch, or any meal!

Special Caution on Sports-Related Concussions in Children

Concussions affect many athletes, but these sports injuries are the least understood.

Special Foot Care for Diabetes

It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet.

Special Spirals

Tired of eating the same old sandwich for lunch? Roll up the ingredients in a tortilla to make a brand new lunchbox treat that’s fun and easy to eat!

Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet

Looking to get more greens into your diet? Start early in the day with this fluffy and hearty omelet. Packed with spinach and sprinkled with crumbled goat cheese, it makes a great savory breakfast.

Spinach Berry Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed1 tbsp. dried minced onion in cup with 2 tbsp. warm water1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, flavored with citrus1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. Dijon mustard1/2 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. celery seed1/8 tsp. sea salt1/2 tsp.

Sports and Music: Both Good for Kids

Organized sports for children offer obvious benefits such as physical fitness and sportsmanship, but did you know that a musical education program has many of the same benefits? Music education and participation in sports are both great ways to prepare your child for future success.

Sports Safety

Because children's bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing, children are more at risk for sports injuries than adults.