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Understanding Food Poisoning: A Guide for Parents

Scraped knees and bouts of the common cold are frequent concerns for parents, but there are plenty of other dangers lurking about. One of these is food poisoning, a condition whose source lies in undercooked hamburgers and unwashed produce.

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Breaking Up is Hard To Do: 5 Tips for Helping Your Teen Navigate Their First Breakup

We all know that most “first loves” don’t have a happy ending. How can you help your teen during this time? Here are tips for providing support and teaching them how to manage future relationships.

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Free Tax Clinics Help Families Access Tax Credits, Larger Refunds

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in partnership with United Way of Central Ohio, began offering free tax clinics in 2021. The clinics are offered at multiple central Ohio locations and are designed to help families access tax credits and refunds.

Juvenile Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Juvenile Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. The symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. JFS can run in families.

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Pulse Oximetry

A routine test called Pulse Oximetry can help identify most infants with critical congenital heart disease.

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How to Combat Diaper Rash

When babies are born their skin is soft, smooth and perfect. Then it happens- diaper rash. As a parent, you may be asking yourself “What did I do wrong?” The simple answer is – nothing. Diaper rash is a normal part of infancy.

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Nasal Congestion

Nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, and mouth breathing are all descriptions of a similar condition where the nasal passages are blocked, resulting in the sensation of difficulty breathing through the nose.

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Sports Performance Anxiety: 7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Optimal Play

Performance anxiety is a real issue that affects many athletes. Some athletes may thrive under pressure, while others can let negative thoughts affect their game.

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Varicoceles

A varicocele is a mass of swollen blood vessels in the spermatic cord – the structure in the scrotum that connects the testicles to the body. Varicoceles are generally harmless and painless and do not require treatment. Physicians will recommend surgery if it appears the varicocele will impact testicle growth and future fertility.