Why can’t I get antibiotics for a cough?
Infectious Diseases Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Taking an antibiotic when it’s not needed contributes to antimicrobial resistance and can put you and others at risk of more severe infections. TLDR: Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses mutate in ways that make common treatments ineffective. More and more antibiotics are losing their effectiveness due to antimicrobial resistance, so it Read more…
How much iron should I take?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Your iron supplement dose depends on how much iron you need and how well you tolerate iron. Taking your iron pill every other day and combining it with vitamin C may help you get the most benefit from your supplement. About 2 in 3 people worldwide don’t get enough iron, including roughly 1 in 7 American adults. People who Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging General Health
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition over time that impact a person’s ability to function in daily Read more…
TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Taking an antibiotic when it’s not needed contributes to antimicrobial resistance and can put you and others at risk of more severe infections. TLDR: Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses mutate in ways that make common treatments ineffective. More and more antibiotics are losing their effectiveness due to antimicrobial resistance, so it Read more…
How much iron should I take?
General Health Reproductive HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Your iron supplement dose depends on how much iron you need and how well you tolerate iron. Taking your iron pill every other day and combining it with vitamin C may help you get the most benefit from your supplement. About 2 in 3 people worldwide don’t get enough iron, including roughly 1 in 7 American adults. People who Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging General Health
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition over time that impact a person’s ability to function in daily Read more…
TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Your iron supplement dose depends on how much iron you need and how well you tolerate iron. Taking your iron pill every other day and combining it with vitamin C may help you get the most benefit from your supplement. About 2 in 3 people worldwide don’t get enough iron, including roughly 1 in 7 American adults. People who Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging General Health
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition over time that impact a person’s ability to function in daily Read more…
TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging General HealthBrianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition over time that impact a person’s ability to function in daily Read more…
TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book!
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition over time that impact a person’s ability to function in daily Read more…
TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book!
Uncertainty and MisinformationSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Did you know that TNG’s Executive Director Dr. Sara Gorman just published her second book? Here’s a little blurb from her on what the book is about. We’re certainly hearing a lot about trust these days. We’re hearing that trust in government and other societal institutions, like the healthcare system, is dwindling. So what’s going Read more…
Which iron supplement is best?
General Health Reproductive HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Which iron supplement is best? There is no “best” type of iron supplement. Inexpensive supplements are widely available and generally work just as well as more expensive iron formulations. The human body usually does a pretty good job of keeping iron in balance. Despite this, iron deficiency is common, especially in people who menstruate. It’s also Read more…
Why I Went Back to my Midwife for Menopause Advice
Nerdy Notes Reproductive HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Welcome, Nerds to our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing accessible Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and MisinformationSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 11/07/24 – Join the fight against misinformation
Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosChana Davis, PhD
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Join the fight against misinformation with Those Nerdy Girls and ScienceUpFirst. Learn about levels of scientific evidence, red flags, misleading tactics and tough conversations. Hosted by: Krishana Sankar, PhD: ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst) Chana Davis, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls (@thosenerdygirls) ➡️ 0:00–5:42 – Welcome and Intros ➡️ 5:43– 11:59 – General strategies for polarizing conversations Our tips Read more…
Post-Election Uncertainty
Mental Health Uncertainty and MisinformationAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
It is the day after Election Day in the United States, and perhaps many of you are feeling what we feel too: uncertainty. For our families, for our friends and neighbors, and for our futures. Amidst this uncertainty, let us recommit to you and the work ahead. We are scientists, researchers, clinicians, leaders, and family Read more…
Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae?
Families/Kids Hot Health Topics Infectious DiseasesElisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Q: Why are we hearing so much about Mycoplasma Pneumoniae? A: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory infections, including cold or flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. Since spring of 2024, cases have risen across the USA, particularly in those 2-4 years old. You may have seen news headlines recently or know someone Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial JusticeRebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial JusticeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial JusticeAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health Topics
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts?
Aging Hot Health TopicsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive Health
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Are we really aging in bursts? We know, it feels true. But if you are reaching one of these aging milestones, don’t panic. A recent study in the journal Nature Aging made headlines claiming that rather than aging gradually, humans age in accelerated “bursts”- specifically at age 44 and 60. I saw this news all over my social media, mostly from Read more…
A Nerdy Girl Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
General Health Reproductive HealthMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/Kids
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Those Nerdy Girls is offering a glimpse into the risk factors, (mis)perceptions, and disparities surrounding breast cancer with the hopes of expanding people’s perspectives and encouraging more far-reaching advocacy! Please enjoy the infographic slides we put together:
Should your baby get a Vitamin K shot?
Families/KidsRebecca Raskin-Wish
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Yes! Both the American Association of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the vitamin K shot for every newborn. Vitamin K is extremely important for blood clotting and we aren’t born with any, so it’s necessary to give babies an extra boost of Vitamin K to make sure they don’t bleed too much. What Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Additional COVID vaccines approved for everyone ages 65+ Last week the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine for certain groups: • Everyone 65 years and older and anyone with a moderately or severely weakened immune system should receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 Read more…
What’s the latest on Bird Flu?
Infectious DiseasesSandy Laping
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
(This information is up to date as of October 27, 2024, 9am EDT) The risk to humans remains low. Although bird flu infections continue to be found on cattle and poultry farms and have infected some people working there, there are no signs that human-to-human transmission is happening yet. Public health scientists are keeping a Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 10/25/24 – Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Vaccines VideosChana Davis, PhD
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls answer your questions about COVID vaccines including Novavax, side effects, timing, and more. Hosted by: – Chana Davis, PhD @thosenerdygirls x @fueledbyscience – Andrea Harmony NP-C, PMHS @thosenerdygirls – Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN @thosenerdygirls Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00 Read more…
