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.

Babies Need "Tummy Time"

Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.

Baked Stuffed Apples

Serve the apples hot, at room temperature, or chilled, with the leftover liquid from the dish spooned over them.

Basics About Your Newborn Baby's Body

Even the best-prepared parents may be surprised by a few things that are quite normal in newborns.

Basmati Rice with Kale and Butternut Squash

This dish toasts the rice first, before the rest of the ingredients are added.

Be Careful with Kitchen Knives

With a few cutting-edge tips from experts who use knives for a living -- top chefs -- you can stay away from the biggest danger of kitchen work.

Be Smart About Taking Medicines

Prescription medicines have joined the ranks of new cars and breakfast cereals. Many of them are being marketed directly to the public through ads on television and in magazines. Some medicines get so much free publicity they don't need to be advertised.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It's a common part of aging.

Benign Skin Growths

Detailed information on benign skin growths. These include dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, and moles.

Beware of Over-the-Counter Contact Lenses

Tips to help you be smart about using contacts.

Biking Your Way to Better Health

Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity. Cyclists can burn 400 to 700 calories an hour when they're pedaling at a good pace.

Binge Drinking Dangers for Young People

Binge drinkers are most likely found on college campuses, where many students consider a big game or fraternity party an excuse to drink all weekend.

BiPap

Some medical problems can make it hard for you to breathe. In these cases, you might benefit from bilevel positive airway pressure. It is commonly known as BiPap or BPap. It is a type of ventilator - a device that helps with breathing.

Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

A family-pleasing casserole with a taste of the Southwest.

Blender Bean Dip

Skip the prepackaged dip in favor of this one that's packed with protein and flavor.

Blood Donations and Blood Banking

Find detailed information on blood donations and blood banking.

Blood in the Urine

Blood in the urine means there are red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine. Often the urine looks normal to the naked eye. But when checked under a microscope, it contains a high number of RBCs. Here's what you need to know.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Smoothies make a great breakfast. With just three ingredients, this one couldn’t be faster to whip up.

BMD: Another Reason to Check for Ticks

The bite of a deer tick can pass on several diseases, including Lyme disease and Borrelia miyamotoi disease.

Boosting Your Mental Health

Good mental health is just as important as good physical health. But we all face changes in life that can challenge our emotional well being.

Breakfast Casserole

This hearty but healthy breakfast will get your day started right.

Breast Cancer: Diagnosis

It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.

Breast Cancer: Early Detection

You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your doctor finds and treats it early, while it's small and hasn't spread. The best way to find breast cancer early is to be screened regularly. Here's what you need to know.

Breast Cancer: Genetic Testing

If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes.

Breast Cancer: Grades and Stages

Once your healthcare provider knows you have breast cancer, the next step is to find out more about your cancer cells. This includes the stage of the cancer, the exact type you have, and other factors.

Breast Cancer: Introduction

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.

Breast Cancer: Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to treat breast cancer with radiation therapy.

Breast Cancer: Risk Factors

A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.

Breast Cancer: Surgery

Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical choices.

Breast Cancer: Symptoms

Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important.

Breast Cancer: Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. They do this without affecting most normal, healthy cells.

Breast Cancer: Treatment Questions

These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care.

Breast Health: Preventive Care

To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as advised by your doctor.

Breast Infections and Inflammations

The most common type of breast infection is lactational mastitis. This happens when a woman is breastfeeding. The nipples become cracked and sore, allowing bacteria from the baby's mouth to enter the ducts and rapidly multiply in the milk.

Breast Pain (Mastalgia)

There are two main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal.

Breast Self-Awareness

Your breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you to find even small changes right away.

Broccoli and Walnut Salad

This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors.

Broiled Lemon Tofu

Marinate the tofu for 3 to 12 hours, then broil 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Broiled Trout with Almonds

This trout recipe uses lemon pepper, almonds, and lemon wedges for flavoring.

Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing

This test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect.

Bullies: Helping Your Child Cope

Bullying can happen in school, on the playground - and now even on the Internet through social networking sites. Here are some warning signs to watch for, and information on how to help your child.

Bullying on the Job

You may find bullying on the playground or in your child's classroom. But what about in your office? About 1 in 4 American workers have been bullied on the job.

Buying a Bike for Your Child

Learn helpful tips on what type and size of bike is right for your child, depending on their age, size, and ability.

Buying Guidelines for Safe and Fun Toys

Toy-related injuries send tens of thousands of children to the emergency room each year. Most injuries occur when parents give their children toys meant for older children.