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.

Talking with Your Teen About Sex

Studies show that about half of U.S. teens have had sex by age 18. Read on for helpful tips about educating your kids about sex.

Teaching Kids to Wash Their Hands

How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We've got a few tips for you below.

Teen Health Quiz

Take this multiple-choice quiz to answer your questions about teen health. Example: Routine physical examinations should be done how often during the teen years?

Teenagers and Summer Jobs

Parents often wonder whether their child is ready to get a job. One way to answer this question is to check on the labor laws that affect children and youths.

Teens and Prescription Drugs

Many young people take prescription medicines because they believe they are safer than street drugs. But they can be just as dangerous if taken improperly. Read on to learn more.

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Detailed information on temporomandibular disorder, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Stress and muscle tension are often factors in tension type headaches.

Teriyaki Chicken and Mango Salad

Marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight, then grill over hot coals.

Testicular Cancer: Coping with Effects on Sexuality

Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time.

Tests to Diagnose a Stroke

Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth

If you are what you eat, that's even more true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and eat starchy foods, you're not only feeding yourself--you're feeding the plaque that can cause havoc in your mouth.

The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis

Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint."