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.

Why Healthcare Visits Are Important for Asthma Control

Scheduled office visits with healthcare providers are an important part of asthma care.

Why the Healthcare Provider Examines the Neck and Throat

Checking the throat and neck can help your healthcare provider diagnose many illnesses and disorders. These range from swollen glands to thyroid problems.

Why the Healthcare Provider Presses Your Belly

When your healthcare provider presses on your belly, they are feeling to see if any major internal organs are enlarged or tender, making them painful to touch, which could mean disease.

Why You Should Try Yoga

Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level.

Why Your Healthcare Provider Tests Your Blood Sugar

In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to see if your blood sugar is too high. Often adults with raised blood sugar don't have obvious symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Because most mouths are too small for the 4 additional molars called wisdom teeth, these teeth usually must be removed. Here's how it's done.

Work and Pregnancy

Many women continue working through their pregnancy without any problems. It depends on the type of work they do and their condition. Here's what you need to know.

Work Out on the Water

With a sailboat, canoe, kayak, windsurfing outfit or pair of water skis, you can explore a whole new world of activities. Once you've embraced proper training and safety, you'll get a fine, fun workout.