Cases are coming down. Am I now safe from COVID-19 even if I’m unvaccinated?
Data and Metrics Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No, not yet. In some U.S states case and hospitalization rates AMONG the unvaccinated are still as high as during the winter surge. We recently highlighted the good news of declining cases in the U.S. While this is still true overall, the statistics obscure higher rates among those who are not vaccinated. With vaccines Read more…
¿Por qué parece que la ciencia sigue cambiando?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La ciencia es un método, no un conjunto fijo de conclusiones. Para muchas personas, esta puede ser la primera vez que ven la ciencia en acción. Y desafortunadamente esto ha generado mucha confusión sobre qué es y qué no es la ciencia. ¡Cuidado con el científico (o cualquier otra persona) que hace afirmaciones extraordinarias Read more…
What happened with that Yankees COVID-19 outbreak? What does it mean for vaccine effectiveness?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: While several vaccinated players tested positive, they were almost all asymptomatic. TL; DR- Nine members of the New York Yankees tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Among those who tested positive only one reported mild symptoms. These cases were discovered because the Yankees test regularly, unlike most other vaccinated Read more…
Can people with severe allergic reactions get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP)?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: No, not yet. In some U.S states case and hospitalization rates AMONG the unvaccinated are still as high as during the winter surge. We recently highlighted the good news of declining cases in the U.S. While this is still true overall, the statistics obscure higher rates among those who are not vaccinated. With vaccines Read more…
¿Por qué parece que la ciencia sigue cambiando?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and MisinformationSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: La ciencia es un método, no un conjunto fijo de conclusiones. Para muchas personas, esta puede ser la primera vez que ven la ciencia en acción. Y desafortunadamente esto ha generado mucha confusión sobre qué es y qué no es la ciencia. ¡Cuidado con el científico (o cualquier otra persona) que hace afirmaciones extraordinarias Read more…
What happened with that Yankees COVID-19 outbreak? What does it mean for vaccine effectiveness?
Testing and Contact Tracing Vaccines
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: While several vaccinated players tested positive, they were almost all asymptomatic. TL; DR- Nine members of the New York Yankees tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Among those who tested positive only one reported mild symptoms. These cases were discovered because the Yankees test regularly, unlike most other vaccinated Read more…
Can people with severe allergic reactions get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP)?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: La ciencia es un método, no un conjunto fijo de conclusiones. Para muchas personas, esta puede ser la primera vez que ven la ciencia en acción. Y desafortunadamente esto ha generado mucha confusión sobre qué es y qué no es la ciencia. ¡Cuidado con el científico (o cualquier otra persona) que hace afirmaciones extraordinarias Read more…
What happened with that Yankees COVID-19 outbreak? What does it mean for vaccine effectiveness?
Testing and Contact Tracing VaccinesRachael Piltch-Loeb, PhD MSPH
A: While several vaccinated players tested positive, they were almost all asymptomatic. TL; DR- Nine members of the New York Yankees tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Among those who tested positive only one reported mild symptoms. These cases were discovered because the Yankees test regularly, unlike most other vaccinated Read more…
Can people with severe allergic reactions get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP)?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: While several vaccinated players tested positive, they were almost all asymptomatic. TL; DR- Nine members of the New York Yankees tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Among those who tested positive only one reported mild symptoms. These cases were discovered because the Yankees test regularly, unlike most other vaccinated Read more…
Can people with severe allergic reactions get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP)?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: If you have had an allergic reaction to any ingredient included in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then you should not get this type of COVID-19 vaccine. If you have an allergic reaction to the first dose of these vaccines, you should not get the second dose. If you have a history of severe Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP)?
Clinical Symptoms Families/Kids Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: El síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP) ocurre cuando los niños con COVID-19 se enferman gravemente y diferentes partes del cuerpo (como los pulmones, el corazón, los riñones, el cerebro o el intestino) se inflaman, lo cual puede poner en peligro la vida. Aunque es menos probable que los niños enfermen gravemente de COVID-19, a Read more…
Do kids still have to wear masks?
Families/Kids Masks VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Link to Original FB Post
Las muertes por COVID siguen aumentando en el mundo, pero ¿por qué parece que nos hemos vuelto insensibles a esto?
Mental Health Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: Algo llamado “fatiga de compasión” puede estar contribuyendo a esto- a medida que la tragedia por la pandemia del COVID-19 crece, especialmente en países fuera de EE.UU. como en latinoamérica, nos resulta más difícil procesar pérdidas tan enormes. La fatiga de compasión suele ser experimentada por el público en general como un sentimiento de Read more…
Is it true that new research shows that COVID-19 vaccine spike protein could cause cardiovascular damage just as the COVID -19 virus spike does?
VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical Symptoms
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: No. The spike protein delivered by the COVID-19 vaccines does not cause cardiovascular damage. 🤔 Let’s start by taking a look at the role of the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can enter our bodies when we breathe in droplets breathed out by an infected person. The virus then gets into lung Read more…
What are COVID nails?
Clinical SymptomsLauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying Safe
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A. TL;DR. Some COVID-19 survivors have noticed that their fingernails have developed horizontal grooves. While these nail markings do not occur in all COVID-19 patients, they could be caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth. These changes are not permanent and nothing to worry about. We continue to learn new things about COVID-19, which Read more…
Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help?
Masks Staying SafeVerdena Jennings, DO
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
Uncategorized
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: Because size really does matter. Here is the “Keep It Simple, Scientist” version of relative particle size. Many infections like COVID-19, the common cold, and flu are spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets. That’s why it is good to cover your cough or sneeze. The spray that hits you when someone near you sneezes Read more…
Series Finale of FB Nerdy Girl Live Broadcasts
UncategorizedAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Join us on Saturday for the SERIES FINALE of our LIVE show featuring Dr. Malia Jones and Dr. Alison Buttenheim. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the journey of the last year and next steps as Those Nerdy Girls begin to transition out of pandemic only mode. This is our last live hurrah for Read more…
¿Son efectivas las vacunas contra las nuevas variantes?
Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: Las señales apuntan a que SÍ especialmente para las vacunas de ARNm para las que hay más datos disponibles. Si bien algunas variantes emergentes del SARS-CoV-2 son más preocupantes que otras, hasta ahora todas las vacunas siguen siendo efectivas para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte. Esto significa que, si bien las nuevas “variantes aterradoras” Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
Health & WellnessSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Maybe your eating and exercise patterns have changed a Read more…
How can I stand up for science on social media?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: Be civil. Focus on finding common ground. Choose your battles: You have greatest influence with those you know offline. Don’t waste your time on trolls. Good news: The science of science communication (yes, that’s a thing!) convincingly confirms that we all can help battle misinformation online. So what does the evidence say about the Read more…
¿Qué debo saber sobre las nuevas pautas de los CDC que dicen que las personas completamente vacunadas puedan dejar de usar la mascarilla?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: Las nuevas recomendaciones por los CDC aplican solamente a las personas completamente vacunadas en EE.UU. Este cambio de política a nivel individual tiene implicaciones complicadas para la salud de la población. Como gran parte de los últimos 15 meses, nada está escrito en piedra. Lea esta publicación para conocer algunos detalles importantes. Según la Read more…
Did a “lab leak” start the COVID-19 pandemic?
Biology/Immunity Uncertainty and MisinformationA: The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being unraveled. The leading theory is that SARS-CoV-2 jumped naturally from bats to humans (possibly through an intermediate species), as other viruses have done for ages. The lab-leak theory – an accidental spill from a research lab – is the underdog. It’s far less likely but Read more…
¿ El ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real? ¿Me debería preocupar?
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
R: Sí, ‘brazo COVID’ es algo real. El brazo COVID es una reacción alérgica leve a los ingredientes de la vacuna y se ve como un sarpullido rojo con picazón que generalmente se encuentra alrededor de donde la aguja entró en su brazo. Este tipo de reacción alérgica no lo descarta para su segunda dosis. Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or affect sperm? (Updated 5/24/21)
Biology/Immunity Clinical SymptomsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
A: It’s possible. #VaxUpToGetItUp TL;DR: Due to its impact on inflammation and the vascular system, it is biologically plausible that COVID-19 contributes to erectile dysfunction. But as with much COVID-19 research more, ahem, hard data is needed. COVID-19 infection HAS been associated with a reduction in sperm counts in early research. A recent study found Read more…
How does increased screen time affect our lives?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids Vaccines
Joanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Let’s talk a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now 😂). Still, all this screen time is changing the way we live and almost all of us are spending too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). Here are a Read more…
Nerdy Kids Get Vaccinated!
Families/Kids VaccinesJoanna Dreifus, MPH
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
Two Nerdy Girls on the team took their kids 🚸 in the 12-15 year old age group to be vaccinated last week after the Pfizer vaccine 💉 was granted emergency use authorization-we asked them and their kids a few questions ❓about why they did and how it went! What was your main reason for vaccinating Read more…
