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.

Treating Minor Injuries in Children

Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it's good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.

Tubal Ligation

Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.

Turkey Chili

Ingredients1 lb. 93 percent lean ground turkey meat8 oz. white mushrooms, finely minced1 cup finely minced yellow onion (about 1 large)1/2 cup finely minced or shredded carrots (about 1 large)1/2 cup finely minced bell pepper (red, orange or green)2 tsp.

Turkey Ratatouille Chili

A flavorful variation on an old standard.

Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices

Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track.

Types of Genetic Testing

Chromosome studies may be performed when a child is born with multiple birth defects. They may also be done when people have certain types of leukemias and lymphomas, to look for specific chromosome rearrangements associated with these types of cancers. Direct DNA studies look directly at the gene in question for an error.

Understanding Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis can start as early as childhood and can lead to many health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.

Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder

People with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) greatly fear rejection, humiliation, and criticism. This creates fears that can cause them to avoid other people or be unable to form close relationships.

Understanding Bone Spurs

Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone.

Understanding Cancer Tests

Healthcare providers use tests like mammography, MRI) and CT scans to help them screen for, diagnose, treat, and keep track of cancer. Read on to learn more about them.

Understanding Cocaine and Crack

Cocaine use ranges from once in a while to nonstop. There is no safe way to use the drug.

Understanding Compulsive Overeating

The disorder may develop when others make repeated negative comments about a person's weight.