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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Newsletter – Fall 2018
Here is our CHIME Study Fall Newsletter! In this issue, learn about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and in-person visits, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, David Zheng. Aquí está nuestro boletín de otoño del estudio CHIME. En esta edición, aprenda sobre el virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV […]
Studies Suggest That It May Be Best to Avoid Cold Medicine for Children
Cold season has arrived! We are all familiar with the discomforts of a cold, from runny noses to coughs that disturb our sleep. Although we may reach for an over-the-counter medicine in an effort to feel better, a recent article from the New York Times discusses studies that suggest that over-the-counter medicines may do more […]