Smith Child Health Research Program

Now that Spring has arrived, and we are opening up our windows to enjoy the fresh air, learn how to prevent window falls.
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PREVENTING WINDOW FALLS April 14, 2014 By Karen Sheehan, MD You know it is finally (!) spring in Chicago when: A. The Cubs have lost more games than they have won (no judgment) B. Pollen counts are tracked instead of snow accumulation C. A child falls from a window D. All of the above Unfortunately the answer is D. The goo…

According to a new study, pregnant women no longer have to endure a nine-month ban on peanut butter -- in fact, they should seek it out. Find out why in Dr. Sheehan's latest blog post: http://goo.gl/ywY8pP

WORKING TOWARDS A WORRY-FREE FUTURE FOR KIDS WITH PEANUT ALLERGIES Photo: A recent study suggests that the children of women who ate nuts while pregnant were less likely to have a nut allergy. April 15, 2014 As peanut allergies come into play in everyday situations from school cafeterias to birthday parties, many parents are left searching for a cure to a problem t...