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.

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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.

Third Trimester

The third trimester marks the home stretch for your pregnancy. You may feel more uncomfortable now as you continue to gain weight. You also may have false labor contractions (called Braxton-Hicks contractions).

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

People with tinnitus hear a constant ringing in their ears. Learn more about this condition, including causes and treatment.

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.

Tips for Raising Resilient Kids

Being a kid can be tough. You can’t always protect kids from these challenges. But you can nurture your children’s resilience to help them respond to the challenges of adolescence and successfully navigate in adulthood.

Tips to Keep Your Anger Under Control

While getting angry from time to time is inevitable, the way you express it isn't. Control your anger in a way that's better for both you and the people around you.

Tofu Stir-Fry

This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Add shrimp for something special.

Tomato and Chickpea Salad

This salad is delicious made with raspberry or peach white balsamic vinegar. But any fruit-flavored white balsamic vinegar will do nicely.