Here is our CHIME Study Spring Newsletter! In this issue, learn more about the airway microbiome, read our CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Amy Addo. ¡Aquí esta nuestro boletín de primavera del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda más sobre el microbioma de las vías respiratorias, lea sobre Read More
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Newsletter Winter 2021
Here is our CHIME Study Winter Newsletter! In this issue, learn about the flu vs. COVID-19 comparison, read our CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Rachel Linfield. ¡Aquí esta nuestro boletín de invierno del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda sobre la comparación de la influenza y COVID-19, lea Read More
Handwashing Tips
With the coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to wash our hands. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommendations on when, how, and why we should wash our hands. When should we wash our hands? A few important times include: before eating after sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose before Read More
Cooking with Your Child
Have you ever tried cooking with your child? When your child spends time with you in the kitchen, it can help them develop new skills and lay the foundation for healthy eating habits. It may also encourage them to try new foods. Here are some tips on how to spend time with your child in Read More
Benefits of Breakfast
Happy 2020! As we contemplate how we’d like to start our year, it may be good to begin with how we start our day! While mornings may be hectic, it is helpful to remember the health benefits of breakfast. A statement from The American Heart Association highlights how eating daily breakfast may help prevent health Read More
Holiday Hosting and Food Allergies
In the past 20 years, the incidence of food allergies has nearly doubled. Only eight foods make up 90 percent of all food allergies: tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, milk, wheat, soybeans, and eggs. This holiday season, it may be worth being aware of the ingredients in the foods you serve when hosting, especially if Read More
Newsletter – Fall 2019
Here is our CHIME Study Fall Newsletter! In this issue, learn about the microbiome, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Marina Latif. ¡Aquí esta nuestro boletín de otoño del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda acerca del microbioma, lea sobre las actualizaciones del estudio CHIME Read More
Safety and Prevention Against Insect Bites
The end of summer means spending as much time outdoors as possible. This increases the chance of getting bitten by insects. These bites irritate your child and can also cause swelling and itching. Peak mosquito season is from June to September, and peak hours for bites are around dawn and dusk. Most mosquito bites are Read More
Newsletter – Spring 2019
Here is our CHIME Study Spring Newsletter! In this issue, learn about seasonal pollen allergies, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Michelle Odonkor. ¡Aquí está nuestro boletín de primavera del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda más sobre las alergias estacionales al polen, lea sobre avances de Read More
Ear Infections and Colds
Have you ever wondered why ear infections often happen when your child has a cold? Colds are one of the most common causes of ear infections. Ear infections affect the middle ear, the area behind the eardrum. Normally, a small tube called the eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. Read More