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.

Vision Milestones

Detailed information on a child's vision milestones.

Voice Disorders

A voice disorder is when a person has a problem with pitch, volume, tone, and other qualities of their voice. These problems occur when the vocal cords don't vibrate normally.

Vulvitis

Vulvitis is inflammation of the soft folds of skin outside the vagina.

Warning Signs During Pregnancy

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have bleeding from the vagina, blurry vision, severe headaches, or other specific symptoms.

Warts

Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts.

Watch That Backpack Load

Most children rely on backpacks to carry books and supplies to and from school and activities. But a backpack that's too heavy or doesn't fit right can cause harm.

Watch Your Weight

The best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly. Here are some tips to help you.

Water Safety Quiz

Hundreds of people drown each year in the U.S., including those who die in boating accidents and in swimming pools. Summertime is a prime time for water-related injuries.

Watermelon Feta Mason Jar Salad

This layered mason jar salad is perfect for meal prep. Make it the night before for a grab-and-go lunch.

Water-Safety 101: Basic Guidelines

Every year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed in boating and swimming accidents. You can protect yourself and your family from such accidents by following these guidelines.

Weight Room No Longer Off-Limits to Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they're supervised and don't try to lift too much weight. Read on

Weight Training for Women

Misconceptions about weight training--often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular--can keep women from pushing their fitness levels.