Newsletter Winter 2021
Here is our WIND Study Winter Newsletter (you can read it in Spanish too)! In this issue, check out some fun winter activities, learn about the microbiome, read our WIND Study research …
Newsletter Winter 2018
Here is our WIND Study Winter Newsletter (you can read it in Spanish too)! In this issue, check out some winter crafts, learn more about the microbiome and our recent microbiome research progress, and …
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 …
Winter Safety Tips: Keeping your Child Dry, Warm, and Safe in Cold Weather
As the temperatures drop, children need extra clothing to stay warm and healthy. Here are some tips to make sure your child stays safe while playing outside during the winter …
Toy Safety for Parents: Steps to Take at Home
With the holiday season in full-swing, toys for children are on a lot of parents’ minds. Here are some tips to make sure your child is safe while playing with …
Annual Booster Seat Ratings are in: More “BEST BET” Models Now Available
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS for short, recently released their annual ratings for car booster seats. Booster seats are meant to raise your child higher in the …
Winter Safety Tips
Here a few tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help keep your family safe in the wintertime. • Dress your child in several thin base layers to keep …
Newsletter Winter 2015
Here is our winter newsletter (you can read it in Spanish, too)! In this issue, learn how to track the flu, check out facts about seafood allergies, and get to know …
Happy Holidays from the WIND Study!
The WIND Study team wishes you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! Check back in January for new articles and posts.
Flu Forecast
Imagine if we could forecast influenza or “the flu”, just like the weather. Researchers at Columbia University recently made a “flu forecast” website to do that. Their website shows you …