Search Results
Viewing: 1871-1880 of 3176 | All
News
New Program Encourages Kids to Make Healthier Lunch Choices
With government figures estimating 30 percent of all U.S. children are overweight or at risk for being too heavy, there is a necessity for innovative new strategies to prevent these young people from becoming overweight or obese adults.
News
Jonathan Wispe, MD, Appointed Associate Chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jonathan Wispe, MD (45235), has been appointed associate chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Wispe will assume the administrative and leadership activities for the Neonatology clinical programs and faculty at Nationwide Childrens.
News
Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Receives $15.5 Million Commitment to Support Affordable Housing
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced a $15.5 million commitment from Franklin County Commissioners over the next three years to support affordable housing through the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative.
Blog
Pet Medicine and Poison Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe
For many people, pets are an important part of the family and owning a pet can have many benefits. However, if you also have children, having a pet can come with some unexpected risks.
Blog
Using Portable Space Heaters: Keeping Safe & Warm
When temperatures drop outside, some families turn to space heaters to warm up their home. While space heaters can be an easy way to heat rooms, they should be used with caution.
Blog
Calling While Driving: More Dangerous for Teens
A recent study that we conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at the connection between cellphone laws and the frequency of talking on the phone while driving among teens.
Blog
No More X-Ray Shields
If your child receives an X-ray at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after March 1, 2021, you’ll notice a difference. They won’t have to wear a shield, sometimes called a lead apron.
Blog
FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban: What It Means for Your Family’s Health
In January 2025, the FDA banned red dye No. 3 due to potential health risks. Found in candies, drinks, and even some medications, this synthetic coloring has raised concerns over its safety. Discover what this ban means for your family, which foods to watch out for, and how it could help you make healthier choices.
Blog
Is Vitamin D the Answer to Preventing Asthma Attacks?
Over the past decade, researchers have identified a strong association with low vitamin D levels and increased risk for asthma development and exacerbation among children and adults.
Blog
Cannabidiol: Helping Kids with Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
Cannabidiol can lead to a significant reduction in the number of seizures for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare and difficult to treat form of epilepsy.