Me estoy estresando por subir de peso. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: A medida que se acerca el verano en Norte América ☀️, la gente comienza a aumentar de peso. Pero su salud es más que un número. Aquí hay algunas ideas que le ayudarán a concentrarse en lo que realmente importa. Quizás haya notado que su ropa 👚 no le queda igual. Quizás sus patrones Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
¿Es necesario probar diferentes dosis de la vacuna contra COVID-19 en niños?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Es posible. La prueba de diferentes dosis en niños más pequeños 🧒, en comparación con adolescentes y adultos, está relacionada con las posibles diferencias en la forma en que el sistema inmunológico responde a las vacunas en diferentes grupos de edad. Cuando escuchamos la palabra “dosis”, a menudo pensamos en medicamentos 💊. Con los Read more…
If I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, can I get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if a booster shot is needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Most likely. In fact, this “mix and match” strategy can lead to a more robust immune response overall, because different vaccines often cause the body to generate an immune response targeted against SARS-CoV-2 in slightly different ways! TL; DR Vaccines work by showing our immune system a W.A.N.T.E.D. poster of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R: A medida que se acerca el verano en Norte América ☀️, la gente comienza a aumentar de peso. Pero su salud es más que un número. Aquí hay algunas ideas que le ayudarán a concentrarse en lo que realmente importa. Quizás haya notado que su ropa 👚 no le queda igual. Quizás sus patrones Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
¿Es necesario probar diferentes dosis de la vacuna contra COVID-19 en niños?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Es posible. La prueba de diferentes dosis en niños más pequeños 🧒, en comparación con adolescentes y adultos, está relacionada con las posibles diferencias en la forma en que el sistema inmunológico responde a las vacunas en diferentes grupos de edad. Cuando escuchamos la palabra “dosis”, a menudo pensamos en medicamentos 💊. Con los Read more…
If I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, can I get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if a booster shot is needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Most likely. In fact, this “mix and match” strategy can lead to a more robust immune response overall, because different vaccines often cause the body to generate an immune response targeted against SARS-CoV-2 in slightly different ways! TL; DR Vaccines work by showing our immune system a W.A.N.T.E.D. poster of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
¿Es necesario probar diferentes dosis de la vacuna contra COVID-19 en niños?
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Es posible. La prueba de diferentes dosis en niños más pequeños 🧒, en comparación con adolescentes y adultos, está relacionada con las posibles diferencias en la forma en que el sistema inmunológico responde a las vacunas en diferentes grupos de edad. Cuando escuchamos la palabra “dosis”, a menudo pensamos en medicamentos 💊. Con los Read more…
If I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, can I get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if a booster shot is needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Most likely. In fact, this “mix and match” strategy can lead to a more robust immune response overall, because different vaccines often cause the body to generate an immune response targeted against SARS-CoV-2 in slightly different ways! TL; DR Vaccines work by showing our immune system a W.A.N.T.E.D. poster of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R: Es posible. La prueba de diferentes dosis en niños más pequeños 🧒, en comparación con adolescentes y adultos, está relacionada con las posibles diferencias en la forma en que el sistema inmunológico responde a las vacunas en diferentes grupos de edad. Cuando escuchamos la palabra “dosis”, a menudo pensamos en medicamentos 💊. Con los Read more…
If I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, can I get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if a booster shot is needed?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Most likely. In fact, this “mix and match” strategy can lead to a more robust immune response overall, because different vaccines often cause the body to generate an immune response targeted against SARS-CoV-2 in slightly different ways! TL; DR Vaccines work by showing our immune system a W.A.N.T.E.D. poster of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A: Most likely. In fact, this “mix and match” strategy can lead to a more robust immune response overall, because different vaccines often cause the body to generate an immune response targeted against SARS-CoV-2 in slightly different ways! TL; DR Vaccines work by showing our immune system a W.A.N.T.E.D. poster of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so Read more…
Do COVID-19 vaccines lower sperm counts?
General Health VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity Vaccines
Vijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A: Nope! You can knock that worry off your list. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not lower sperm counts. A recent study looked at sperm counts before and after vaccination with an mRNA vaccine (either Pfizer or Moderna). The long and the short of it, there was no significant change in sperm count or any Read more…
Can COVID-19 vaccines alter or weaken my existing immune response against other viruses?
Biology/Immunity VaccinesVijaya Knight, MD PhD (D)ABMLI
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A. No. COVID-19 vaccines do not affect existing immune cells or antibodies that you have made against other viruses. Nor will it prevent you from making an immune response to another virus when you encounter it. 👉 TL;DR: Our immune system is designed for IMMENSE flexibility to be able to respond to thousands of pathogens Read more…
¿Las personas embarazadas pueden recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19?
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R: Sĺ. En los EE.UU. las vacunas de Moderna, Johnson and Johnson y Pfizer están disponibles para las personas embarazadas. Un creciente número de estudios respaldan la seguridad de las vacunas para las embarazadas y para sus bebés. Muchas personas embarazadas han recibido la vacuna de ARNm (Pfizer o Moderna) sin evidencia de respuestas adversas Read more…
What’s the link between COVID-19 and air pollution?
Infection and Spread TravelLauren Hale, PhD MA
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A. TL;DR. The relationship between COVID-19 and air pollution likely goes in both directions. First, air pollution is linked with higher COVID-19 mortality risk. Second, the lockdowns associated with the pandemic initially resulted in a large reduction in air pollution in some regions, with more modest and temporary reductions in other regions. The Nerdy Girls Read more…
¿Qué se sabe sobre la vacuna Sputnik V?
Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General Health
Verdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R. Durante mucho tiempo se sabía muy poco sobre muchas de las vacunas que se usaban fuera de los EE.UU., incluida la vacuna de Rusia, Sputnik V. Esto se debe a que no se habían realizado ensayos de fase 3 y a que había muy poca información disponible para científicos independientes. Pero se están reportando Read more…
Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F?
General HealthVerdena Jennings, DO
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
Q: I thought a normal temperature was 98.6° F (37° C). Has that changed? If it has, what is a fever? A: Yes. The change is proposed by many in the medical community. New research reveals that the average adult body temperature has dropped 1 degree Fahrenheit since the standard temperature was established in the Read more…
Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests reliable?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español Reopening
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are now available in the United States. For 30 to 50 bucks, you get an answer in 25-45 minutes in the comfort of your home, much like the free rapid antigen tests used in the UK. Can you trust the results? It depends. Dr. Chana Davis from Fueled by Science gives us Read more…
Los casos de COVID-19 están bajando en EE.UU. ¿Estoy a salvo del COVID-19 incluso si no estoy vacunado?
Posts en Español ReopeningSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R: No, todavía no. En algunos estados de EE.UU. las tasas de casos y hospitalizaciones entre los NO vacunados siguen siendo tan altas como durante el aumento repentino del invierno. 👍 Se destacan buenas noticias en la disminución de casos en los EE.UU. CNN: “Los casos de covid-19 y las muertes en EE.UU. caerán en Read more…
How to Think Like a Scientist
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
Scientists share certain habits of mind, regardless of whether we study pathogens, people, or plants. As legendary astronomer Carl Sagan wrote: “Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” Today we launch an occasional series on “How to Think Like a Scientist,” starting with three key values we Read more…
P. ¿Pueden las vacunas contra COVID-19 hacerme “magnético”?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R. No. Las personas pueden estar PEGAJOSAS. NUNCA MAGNÉTICAS. BUENAS NOTICIAS: Es probable que haya otros superpoderes de la vacunación, incluida la inmunidad a una enfermedad que es potencialmente mortal para usted o sus seres queridos. Desde historias de microchips hasta recepción de 5G, este año ha estado repleto de falsedades y videos virales relacionados Read more…
So who’s getting COVID-19 these days?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread VaccinesAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A: Unvaccinated people, for the most part. Q: Will the “delta” variant change that? A: Not likely. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the US 🇺🇸and Canada 🇨🇦, but are rising steeply elsewhere (UK 🇬🇧and South Africa🇿🇦, we see you 🤗💕!), you might be wondering who is bearing the burden of new Read more…
Novavax Vaccine Update!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
GOOD NEWS TUESDAY–VACCINE EDITION! ➡️ TL;DR: 2-dose Novavax shows EXCELLENT protection, including against the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant. ➡️ The vaccine is cheaper to produce than mRNA vaccines, stored at fridge temperature, and will be a great boon to global supplies. It’s been a while since we heard from Novavax, a “protein sub-unit” vaccine candidate from Read more…
¿Las vacunas contra COVID-19 causan la culebrilla?
Posts en Español Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
R: ¡No! Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 no le han dado la culebrilla a nadie. La culebrilla (llamada “shingles” en inglés) es causada por el virus que causa la varicela, llamado varicela o herpes zóster. Se puede esconder en el cuerpo por mucho tiempo después de tener la varicela y reactivarse más tarde y causa Read more…
Infographics for Parents of Kids Under 12
Families/Kids Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
We hope the guidelines in this terrific infographic offer some help to parents who are trying to navigate keeping their under 12 kids safe while you–like many of us!–await vaccines in that age group! (Be sure to scroll ALL the way down to see complete information.) These graphic were developed by our good friends at Read more…
Can the vaccines make me magnetic?
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
A: No. TL;DR: You are STICKY. Not MAGNETIC. BUT GOOD NEWS: Other superpowers from vaccination are likely, including immunity to a potentially fatal disease. From microchips to 5G reception, this year has been chock full of tall vaccine tales and viral videos. In recent weeks this has taken the form of “magnet challenges” showing refrigerator Read more…
“Prebunking” offers strong immunity to fake news.
Uncertainty and MisinformationMalia Jones, PhD MPH
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
If you haven’t had a chance yet, please go check out the online game Bad News, which is not only fun to play but it will help you learn to spot misinformation. In Bad News, you play a media magnate intent on building followers and viral reach at any cost. It turns out, roleplaying in Read more…
