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Calculating a Due Date
First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life?
A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people.
Cancer and Tobacco
All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
Cancer Overview
A helpful overview guide to understanding what cancer is.
Cancer Risks for Gay and Bisexual Men
Gay and bisexual men are at higher risk of developing certain cancers, including lung, anal, skin, and prostate cancer.
Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving
Detailed information on car safety.
Cardboard-Roll Snowman
No snow? No problem. You can still build a wintry friend using a leftover cardboard tube from toilet paper or paper towels.
Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management
Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke.
Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Here's what you need to know.
Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves
More than 22 million Americans are involved in some form of helping elderly family members or friends with their daily routines. If you're part of this group, whether you call yourself a caregiver, or simply a good daughter or son, you know that caring for an aging parent or friend has its rewards and its trials.
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer disease is a progressive condition, which means that it keeps getting worse. Eventually, people with Alzheimer disease need help with daily activities because they lose the ability to dress, bathe, and feed themselves.
Caring for the Birth Parent- Physically and Emotionally
Nap when your baby naps. Take warm, shallow baths several times a day if you had stitches after delivery. Wear a supportive bra and use warm compresses to help with milk letdown.
Carrot-Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They get their crunch from chopped walnuts.
Caterpillar Kabobs
Did you know that crawling caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies? You can make your own caterpillars that won’t fly away and are fun to eat!
Cecostomy for Children
Cecostomy is surgery to clear a child's bowels of feces when other treatment has not worked. It is used for children with fecal incontinence caused by major health problems.
Celiac Disease Can Harm Digestion
Celiac disease is a digestive disease. It damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Here's what you need to know.
Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
This assessment is valid for women between the ages of 21 and 69 who have had sexual intercourse at least once and who have not had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix.
Cervical Cancer: Introduction
Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix that spread deeper or spread to other tissues or organs.
Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.
Checking Your Own Blood Pressure
Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?
Cheerleading Safety
A safe cheerleading program has direct adult supervision, proper conditioning, skills training, and warm-up exercises.
Chicken Soup
Enjoy this delicious, healthy soup recipe.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes an itchy, blistering rash and is easily spread to others. Read more about it.
Child Health Emergencies
A good guideline to follow is that a medical emergency is any time your child has an injury or illness you believe threatens their health or may cause permanent harm.
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Why not introduce a new cookie to your holiday rotation? These pack in a lot of flavor but very little sugar.
Cholesterol in the Blood
The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.
Choosing a Hospital
You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you're facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort.
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi). Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally.
Ciabatta Pizza
Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in toasted sandwiches, makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior.
Cinnamon-Sprinkled French Toast
Here's a delicious breakfast dish kids can help make.
Citrus Swordfish
Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, and lime.
Claudication
Claudication is pain in your thigh, calf, or buttocks that happens when you walk. It may be a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This is when narrowed or blocked arteries reduce the blood flow to your legs.
Client Intro
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.
Clinical Guidelines for Heart Failure
As a patient, understanding the basics of the guidelines can help you take a more active role in your treatment.
Clinical Trials: Should You Participate?
Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of questions can help you make a decision.
Close the Door on Intimate Partner Violence
Read on to learn about the signs of an abusive relationship, and how to make a safety plan and get ready to leave.
Color Blindness
Color blindness is when you can't see colors in a normal way. It does not mean you can't see any colors at all.
Common Benign Lumps
The 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.
Common Breast Conditions
Detailed information on the most common breast conditions, including mastalgia (breast pain), benign breast lumps, fibrocystic breast changes, nipple problems, nipple discharge, breast infections, and breast inflammation
Common First Aid Mistakes
Rather than helping, common first aid mistakes can make matters worse. Here are a few common first aid falsehoods and what you should do instead.
Common Injuries of the Shoulder
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is easily injured.
Common Liver Tests
Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, and amma-glutamyl transpeptidase test.
Common Symptoms of Liver Disease
Detailed information on the symptoms of liver disease.
Common Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests and screenings may be scheduled during your pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will advise you on which tests you'll need.
Complications of Pregnancy
Some of the more common complications of pregnancy are miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and bleeding.
Components of Food
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
Computed Tomography (CT) Abdominal Scan for Children
A CT abdominal scan is a type of imaging test. It can diagnose abdominal problems in babies and children.
Computed Tomography Angiography
CT angiography is a type of medical test that combines a CT scan with an injection of a special dye to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body.
Concussion’s Effects Can Spread to the Classroom
Any blow to the head can cause a concussion. Some of the symptoms may fade quickly, but others can linger. Your child may have trouble sleeping or thinking.
Conditioning Strategies for Peak Athletic Performance
Invest some time at the gym to get your muscles in peak condition.
Confetti Wraps
Before rolling, toss thin strips of the ham, turkey, and cheese with the veggies.
Contact Lens Safety Tips
If you wear contact lenses, it's important to follow your eye care provider's directions on wearing and disinfecting them.
Contraception/Birth Control
You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
Controlling Asthma Triggers at Home and Work
An important part of managing asthma is the control of triggers. These are things that make symptoms worse or cause flare-ups. Triggers may be anywhere, inside or out.
COPD: Dining Tips
Healthy eating is important if you have COPD. Choose healthy foods when eating at home or when you dine out.
COPD: End-of-Life Care
What kind of care would you want if you were no longer able to speak for yourself? Read on to learn how to prepare.
Coping with Swallowing Difficulties
Swallowing difficulties can happen for reasons ranging from dehydration to illness. Most cases are short-lived, but sometimes you might need medical treatment or special home care.
Coronary Heart Disease
A person with coronary heart disease has fatty deposits that have built up in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus that causes a respiratory illness. Coronaviruses are a very common cause of bronchitis. They may sometimes cause lung infection (pneumonia).
Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers
Detailed information on cosmetic safety for contact lens wearers.
Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens
DXM is a common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies. It's also become a popular substance to abuse by teens searching for a cheap, easy high. Here's what you should know.
Couples Therapy Can Help Mend a Marriage
Research shows that couples who seek couples therapy increase their chance of staying together. They also improve communication and satisfaction in their relationship. Read on to learn more.
COVID-19- Vaccines and Prevention
The best prevention is to not have contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read on about vaccines and other ways to protect yourself and others.
COVID-19: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Researchers are still learning more about how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their babies. Here is information to help you work with your health care team.
CPR Training and You
If you know CPR, you could make the difference between life and death for a stranger or someone in your family.
Craft and Play: Princess Hat
Top off your Halloween costume or freshen up your play wardrobe with a princess hat that’s one of a kind, just like you!
Cranberry Spiced Cider
Recipe for cranberry spiced cider.
Creamy Zucchini Soup
Yogurt gives this soup a creamy texture and adds protein. Smooth and silky—the perfect way to use up summer zucchini from the farmers market or your garden.
Creating an Exercise Program
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week.
Crunchy Chicken Salad
The perfect solution for that leftover chicken!
Crunchy Pumpkin Pie
Whether you’re preparing dessert for a holiday feast or a special treat for a weekend dinner, a pie is sure to please family and friends.
Cucumber and Blackberry Infused Water
Add some zing to your H2O.
Cup Monster Cutie / Silly Cup Monster
These loveable little monsters are fun to make for yourself or someone special.
Curbing Mental Health Costs
Mental health care can be expensive even for people with health insurance. Here are ideas on ways to save.
Curlicue Carrots
Eating healthy veggies—like crunchy carrots—can be fun! Make long carrot curls, stick them with a toothpick, and dip them in some dressing.