Handling Tick Bites
Summer is a great time for children to enjoy the outdoors. However, it is also the favorite season of many insects, including ticks. Here is a short description of things …
Summer Safety Tips
While the frigid winter months are generally more associated with colds, the summer’s inviting outdoor weather brings with it a different set of health hazards. Here’s a list of tips …
Tips for Tackling Allergies and Wheezing this Summer
Summer can be a fun and exciting time for kids as they venture out and make new friends. However, it is important for parents of children with allergies and wheezing …
Air Pollution & Asthma
Pollution is a growing problem across the world, and the effects of air pollution on health – especially on asthma – are significant. Truck traffic, waste transfer stations, meatpacking plants, …
Newsletter Spring 2016
Here is our WIND Study Spring Newsletter (you can read it in Spanish too)! In this issue, check out the latest updates on the study, learn more in depth about green spaces …
Helping your child fall asleep, and stay asleep
Sleep is important for adults and children. Not getting enough sleep at night can lead to inappropriate weight gain, and behavioral problems in childcare or school. Here are some tips …
Dealing with Pollen Allergies
Pollen, the fine powder plants make in order to fertilize other plants of the same species, is one of the most common causes of allergies in the United States. Unfortunately, …
Newsletter March 2016
Here is our WIND Study March Newsletter (you can read it in Spanish too)! In this issue, check out the latest updates on the study, learn more in depth about the “hygiene …
Behind the Science: Why Does Cold Weather Cause Runny Noses?
Have you ever wondered why your nose runs when it’s cold outside, even though you may not be sick? It turns out that mucus from your nose actually plays an …