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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Traveling with a Chronic Condition

Any trip needs advance planning so you can be comfortable and lower your risk for worsening symptoms.

Traveling with Asthma

There are some extra challenges when traveling with asthma. The tips here can help you prevent asthma symptoms. And they will make your travel easier.

Treat Children's OTC Medicines With Care

Over-the-counter medicines can help ease a child's aches and pains, but you should know a few things before you pop open a bottle.

Treating a Minor Sports Injury

Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.

Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin

Detailed information on treating aged or sun-damaged skin.

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.