We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No se alarme. Es poco probable que Thinx u otra ropa interior para la menstruación suponga un riesgo para su salud, pero todavía hay algunas incógnitas. Una demanda colectiva reciente en EE. UU. contra Thinx afirmó que su anuncio de que los Thinx son “orgánicos, sostenibles y no tóxicos” era engañoso. Es comprensible que esta Read more…
Q: Can I get another COVID booster? It’s been more than 6 months since my last shot, and I’m worried about waning protection.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
“Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore [Hospital].” On April 17, 2020, Amber Rose Isaac logged into her Twitter account and aired her grievances for the last time. Just four days later, she died of childbirth complications from a severely delayed Read more…
Do I need any special vaccinations for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica?
Travel VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No se alarme. Es poco probable que Thinx u otra ropa interior para la menstruación suponga un riesgo para su salud, pero todavía hay algunas incógnitas. Una demanda colectiva reciente en EE. UU. contra Thinx afirmó que su anuncio de que los Thinx son “orgánicos, sostenibles y no tóxicos” era engañoso. Es comprensible que esta Read more…
Q: Can I get another COVID booster? It’s been more than 6 months since my last shot, and I’m worried about waning protection.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Fun!! We are jealous! The CDC monitors infectious diseases all over the world and makes recommendations for immunizations you might need that aren’t common in the United States. They keep an up-do-date list for each country. Just go to the CDC Traveler’s Health website and choose your destination. You’ll see notices about any special health Read more…
¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros?
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No se alarme. Es poco probable que Thinx u otra ropa interior para la menstruación suponga un riesgo para su salud, pero todavía hay algunas incógnitas. Una demanda colectiva reciente en EE. UU. contra Thinx afirmó que su anuncio de que los Thinx son “orgánicos, sostenibles y no tóxicos” era engañoso. Es comprensible que esta Read more…
Q: Can I get another COVID booster? It’s been more than 6 months since my last shot, and I’m worried about waning protection.
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
No se alarme. Es poco probable que Thinx u otra ropa interior para la menstruación suponga un riesgo para su salud, pero todavía hay algunas incógnitas. Una demanda colectiva reciente en EE. UU. contra Thinx afirmó que su anuncio de que los Thinx son “orgánicos, sostenibles y no tóxicos” era engañoso. Es comprensible que esta Read more…
Q: Can I get another COVID booster? It’s been more than 6 months since my last shot, and I’m worried about waning protection.
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
A: Currently, there is no recommendation for additional boosters. TL;DR: The U.S. may be moving towards annual boosters, but with “flexibility” for the most vulnerable if the situation changes. Last week the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines. The group acknowledged that older (>65 years) and Read more…
5 consejos para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del norovirus.
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Are vaccinated people “dying suddenly?”
Data and Metrics VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
A: No. The Office of National Statistics in England just released some comprehensive new data comparing deaths from ALL causes by COVID vaccination status. Across all age groups, death rates are consistently lower among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people. You can also clearly see the spikes in mortality associated with the Delta & Omicron waves that Read more…
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
Treatments
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud Read more…
Bad news! Evusheld is no longer recommended to prevent COVID-19.
TreatmentsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Previously, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a combo of monoclonal antibodies, tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (aka Evusheld), as a medication to prevent COVID-19 for people who could not get a vaccine for medical reasons or have weakened immune systems. The goal of Evusheld was to prevent (not treat!) COVID-19 by giving extra lab-made Read more…
Can I get another COVID-19 bivalent booster?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Thanks to Oregon Health Authority for a concise answer to one of our most common current questions! Image text: Question: I had my bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (my 5th vaccine) in early September 2022, along with my flu shot. Since these vaccines wear off over time, will I be able to receive another COVID-19 and flu Read more…
Happy National Condom Week!
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
“Wait, that’s a thing?” Yes, National Condom Week is celebrated every year from February 14-February 21. “Why, for goodness’ sake, do we need to celebrate this?” Well, condoms help prevent the spreading of sexually transmitted infections, and sadly in the US, many sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. So to honor National Condom Week Read more…
February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?
Health & WellnessMegan Madsen, DO
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes checking for risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Screenings such as an EKG, stress test, coronary calcium score CT scan or cardiac catheterization may also be used depending on risks and symptoms. Those Nerdy Girls want to help people identify symptoms and reduce their risk of Read more…
¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19?
Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Las pruebas rápidas de detección de antígenos pueden detectar las últimas variantes de COVID-19, pero su rendimiento puede ser más débil que con las cepas originales de SARS-CoV-2. Muchos factores, como la variante vírica, la marca de la prueba y la cantidad de virus presente en el hisopo, influyen en la eficacia de las pruebas Read more…
Las infecciones por el VPH pueden causar ciertos tipos de cáncer
Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Esta gráfica fue creada por Los Centros Para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
Celebrating Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett
Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
During Black History Month (and every day!), we celebrate Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett, A Nerdy Girl hero who developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Corbett is a 37 year old Black American scientist. Until 2021 she was a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Read more…
Isn’t boy vs. girl just a simple matter of different sex chromosomes (XX vs. XY) and body parts?
Reproductive Health
A: Actually, humans come in a variety of X and Y chromosome combinations (not just XX and XY) and body parts (i.e., anatomy). TL; DR: Most people that have XX chromosomes develop what is considered “typical” female anatomy and most that have XY chromosomes develop “typical” male anatomy. But not always. Other sex chromosome combinations Read more…
¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo?
Posts en Español VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVID
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
¡Depende! No debe vacunarse si está enfermo por COVID-19, pero los cuadros leves de otras enfermedades, no son necesariamente una razón para retrasar la vacunación. Muchas personas se están enfermando en este momento con distintos tipos de virus, como gripe, resfriados, RSV y COVID-19. Es posible que se sienta mal justo en el momento en Read more…
Is it true that 30% of people with COVID develop Long COVID? And does it last your whole life?
Long COVIDSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
A: Estimates for the percentage of people who currently have Long COVID range from around 5% to 30%. Long COVID may go away with time in some people. It’s very difficult to accurately count Long COVID cases. Here are some reasons why: ❧There’s no consensus on how to diagnose and define Long COVID. It includes Read more…
Any update on Mpox?
Infectious DiseasesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
There hasn’t been a lot of coverage in the news lately, so we thought it was time to give a brief update! The number of cases of Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is generally decreasing worldwide! Mpox, previously called monkeypox, is a disease caused by a virus and has symptoms very similar to smallpox, though much Read more…
Is emergency contraception the same as abortion?
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
TL, DR: No. Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy. For a person who doesn’t want to be pregnant, it helps *prevent* the need for abortion. There are two types of emergency contraception, pills and IUDs (intrauterine devices). The hormonal pills that contain only the hormone levonorgestrel are available over the counter Read more…
Are there differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) between women and men?
Health & WellnessMegan Madsen, DO
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
Risk factors and symptoms of CVD can be different for women. Estrogen plays an important role in risk for CVD. Besides chest pain, women may have subtle symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, milder discomfort in the chest, back and abdomen or a sensation of generalized weakness. **Nerds, for the purpose of this article, “women” refers Read more…
