Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
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If you have a child - or care for a child - 700 Children's was created especially for you. Our blog gives you access to the most current pediatric news and research. Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the country's largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric healthcare networks providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative care for infants.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1w ago
Headaches in children can stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor nutrition, dehydration, and disruptions in daily routines. Recognizing your child’s triggers and understanding different headache types are crucial in determining whether a trip to the emergency department is necessary ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1w ago
While it may seem like winter just ended, fall sports are just around the corner and athletes are starting to think about gaining the strength they need for a successful season. Strength training not only enhances athletic performance but also plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of injuries ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
2w ago
There are many valuable benefits to learning ASL; research shows sign language promotes strong literacy and communication skills, and is used by individuals with other communication, learning or developmental disabilities ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
2w ago
While some outdoor track athletes seamlessly adapt to the new season, for others transitioning to new training surfaces or adjusting to daily routines can lead to new aches and discomforts ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
2w ago
Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1M ago
Nothing is scarier than a teen driver. Or is it a driver using their cellphone on the highway? Or someone balancing food on their lap and barely a hand on the wheel while they simultaneously try to eat, not spill, and operate a vehicle ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1M ago
Thrush and certain kinds of diaper rash can be caused by the overgrowth of a common yeast known as Candida. These infections can be treated easily and there are things that you can do to help prevent them from happening ..read more
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1M ago
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. This can be accomplished by learning about what to look out for, talking openly with kids, and acting quickly if you think something is wrong ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1M ago
The full moon. Some said it had the power to turn a sleeping human into a ferocious wolf-like creature—if the poor soul drank rainwater out of a wolf’s footprint before falling asleep outside on certain cloudless summer nights ..read more
Nationwide Children's Hospital Blog
1M ago
Instead of relying solely upon the internet to help answer all of your health questions, consider using that as a starting point for conversations with your (or your child’s) personal doctor ..read more