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.

Take Action to Beat Heart Disease

Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.

Take Care When Raking Leaves

Raking and disposing of leaves is more than a chore. It's a vigorous aerobic workout. Although exercise is good for you, this workout is full of demanding repetitive motions. Read on for helpful safety tips.

Take Care with Nasal Sprays

A medicated nasal decongestant spray may offer fast relief when your nose is congested and running. But using them for too long can cause problems. Learn about some other options, as well as how to treat young children.

Taking a Baby's or Child's Temperature

For a parent who needs to take an infant's or child's temperature, there are now five digital thermometer choices.

Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes

Cuts and scrapes are everyday occurrences, and most can be safely treated at home. Knowing how to clean and care for a cut yourself and when to get a healthcare provider’s care can help reduce infection and speed healing.

Taking Good Care of Your Eyes

Often, people with vision problems wait far longer than necessary or sensible before getting an eye exam. Everyone should have a regular exam every year or two.

Taking NSAIDs Safely

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are a popular choice for pain relief. But even though you can buy them without a prescription, that doesn’t mean they aren’t without risks. Here’s what you need to know to use them properly.

Taking Opioid Medicine

For your health and safety, it's important to take opioids exactly as directed. This helps make sure they work as they should.

Talking With Your Kids About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

Talking with your child about drugs, alcohol and tobacco is hard. But you can't afford to ignore these topics. Kids learn about these substances and feel pressure to use them at a very young age.

Talking with Your Teen About Sex

Studies show that about half of U.S. teens have had sex by age 18. Read on for helpful tips about educating your kids about sex.

Teaching Kids to Wash Their Hands

How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We've got a few tips for you below.

Teen Health Quiz

Take this multiple-choice quiz to answer your questions about teen health. Example: Routine physical examinations should be done how often during the teen years?