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.

Making a Plan to Treat Pain With Opioids

Opioids are strong medicines that work by blocking or suppressing how your body feels pain. Before prescribing opioids, your health care provider will work closely with you to form a treatment plan.

Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease

Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes.

Making Family Fitness Fun

Activity can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It can also lessen feelings of depression, and boost confidence. As children get older, they often reduce their physical activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key.

Making Sense of Medical Advice

If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines.

Making Sense of Medicare Options

Medicare is the federal program that helps people 65 and older pay for their healthcare. Here is a step-by-step process to help you get started.

Making the Home Environment Safe

Home safety is important when you're caring for an ill, aging, or disabled person. Use this helpful checklist as a guide.

Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

Male Infertility

Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can't start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Mammograms and Breast Health

Detailed information on mammograms, including the different types, how a mammogram is done, and recommended screening guidelines.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.

Managing COPD: Medicines for Long-Term Control

You may need several types of medicine to control your COPD symptoms. You may take some of these medicines using an inhaler. Others you may take by mouth.

Managing High Blood Pressure With the DASH Diet

Following the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Read on to learn more about it.