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.

The Power of Meditation

Meditation allows you to become more aware and more deliberate about your actions. It teaches you how to respond rather than react to situations in your life.

The Pregnant Mother

Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Hormones During Pregnancy Weight Gain During Pregnancy Nutrition During Pregnancy Exercise During Pregnancy Work and Pregnancy Sex During Pregnancy Sleeping During Pregnancy

The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy

Almost every drug passes from the mother's bloodstream through the placenta to the fetus. Drugs that cause dependence and addiction in the mother also cause the fetus to become addicted.

The Thyroid Gland

Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.

The Truth About Lying

Most of us lie to some degree, especially when faced with an alternative like hurting someone's feelings. Some of us, however, lie so often that we stop realizing it.

The Truth About Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides.

The Value of a Second Opinion

If your provider suggests non-emergency surgery or a major medical test, it can be worthwhile to get a second opinion. Here are some tips on how to do this.

Time to Fertilize? Wait a Minute!

Fertilizers aren't dangerous to handle, but chemicals used to control pests and weeds can be highly toxic. Here are tips for correct use.

Tinea Infection

Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosis and treatment

Tinnitus: Stopping the Sound in Your Head

About 50 million Americans have tinnitus. For nearly 25% of them, the noise they hear is distracting enough that they get medical advice. Here's what you should know.

Tips for a Successful Quit Smoking Day

If you can make it through this first day and this first week, when nicotine withdrawal symptoms are at their worst, you will be on your way to success.

Tips for Driving After Age 60

A person's ability to drive isn't based on age alone. Age-related changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes, however, may be reasons to reevaluate your abilities behind the wheel.