What is negativity bias?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Tl;dr: Negative bias is a type of cognitive bias where we tend to have a stronger response to negative stimuli and information than positive information of equal magnitude. We feel negative events more intensely and may dwell on them to our detriment. Negativity bias impacts how we consume the news, engage in relationships with other Read more…
Is measles making a comeback?
Infectious Diseases
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Measles outbreaks happen every year but are becoming more common as vaccination rates decline. There have been several US measles outbreaks so far this year, including multiple in Florida, California and Washington state. Many began with an international traveler returning home, which is typical for measles outbreaks. Because measles is so contagious, vaccination rates need Read more…
Home Test to Treat Program in US
Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
We wanted to let you know about an exciting new program in the US that provides free testing and treatment for COVID and the flu – at home! It’s called the Home Test to Treat program and is worth looking into BEFORE you get sick, because time is of the essence for testing and treatment. Read more…
How can we help our kids (or our grown-ups) cope with needles?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel less painful. As anyone who’s held down a screaming toddler during their immunizations knows, they don’t like shots. Toddlers don’t like a lot Read more…
Ever feel like talking about certain things can be a bit tricky?
Mental Health
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Tl;dr: Negative bias is a type of cognitive bias where we tend to have a stronger response to negative stimuli and information than positive information of equal magnitude. We feel negative events more intensely and may dwell on them to our detriment. Negativity bias impacts how we consume the news, engage in relationships with other Read more…
Is measles making a comeback?
Infectious DiseasesAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Measles outbreaks happen every year but are becoming more common as vaccination rates decline. There have been several US measles outbreaks so far this year, including multiple in Florida, California and Washington state. Many began with an international traveler returning home, which is typical for measles outbreaks. Because measles is so contagious, vaccination rates need Read more…
Home Test to Treat Program in US
Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact Tracing
Chana Davis, PhD
We wanted to let you know about an exciting new program in the US that provides free testing and treatment for COVID and the flu – at home! It’s called the Home Test to Treat program and is worth looking into BEFORE you get sick, because time is of the essence for testing and treatment. Read more…
How can we help our kids (or our grown-ups) cope with needles?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel less painful. As anyone who’s held down a screaming toddler during their immunizations knows, they don’t like shots. Toddlers don’t like a lot Read more…
Ever feel like talking about certain things can be a bit tricky?
Mental Health
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Measles outbreaks happen every year but are becoming more common as vaccination rates decline. There have been several US measles outbreaks so far this year, including multiple in Florida, California and Washington state. Many began with an international traveler returning home, which is typical for measles outbreaks. Because measles is so contagious, vaccination rates need Read more…
Home Test to Treat Program in US
Infectious Diseases Testing and Contact TracingChana Davis, PhD
We wanted to let you know about an exciting new program in the US that provides free testing and treatment for COVID and the flu – at home! It’s called the Home Test to Treat program and is worth looking into BEFORE you get sick, because time is of the essence for testing and treatment. Read more…
How can we help our kids (or our grown-ups) cope with needles?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel less painful. As anyone who’s held down a screaming toddler during their immunizations knows, they don’t like shots. Toddlers don’t like a lot Read more…
Ever feel like talking about certain things can be a bit tricky?
Mental Health
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
We wanted to let you know about an exciting new program in the US that provides free testing and treatment for COVID and the flu – at home! It’s called the Home Test to Treat program and is worth looking into BEFORE you get sick, because time is of the essence for testing and treatment. Read more…
How can we help our kids (or our grown-ups) cope with needles?
Families/Kids VaccinesAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel less painful. As anyone who’s held down a screaming toddler during their immunizations knows, they don’t like shots. Toddlers don’t like a lot Read more…
Ever feel like talking about certain things can be a bit tricky?
Mental Health
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel less painful. As anyone who’s held down a screaming toddler during their immunizations knows, they don’t like shots. Toddlers don’t like a lot Read more…
Ever feel like talking about certain things can be a bit tricky?
Mental HealthBarbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
We get it! Here is a question we received from a reader: “How do we navigate conversations about difficult topics with loved ones? The simple answer is that we all struggle with difficult conversations AND there are simple strategies we can use to help us keep our cool and focus on what matters during these Read more…
Did we overcount COVID deaths?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infectious DiseasesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
No. In the US, we likely undercounted COVID deaths. A common refrain during the pandemic was that people were dying “with” rather than “of” COVID. The implication was that our official statistics were wrong and we were overstating the true danger of the pandemic. As we wrote about way back in 2020, data nerds like Read more…
I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?
AgingBrianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Confusion about memory and aging has been making headlines lately. We all experience changes in memory and thinking as we age. Most of these changes are normal. When changes begin to impact how you or your loved one functions in your daily life, you should speak with a clinician. Changes in memory and thinking are Read more…
Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
AgingBrianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEM
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Women in STEMSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & Wellness
Guest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I could think of no better or more delightful activity than interviewing my awesome niece about her love of science and her equally awesome role models (e.g., my sister, a wickedly smart psychiatrist and health equity researcher). Read on to learn about what 7-year-olds are Read more…
I am hearing a lot about whooping cough. Should I be getting vaccinated?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Are you hearing about cases of whooping cough (i.e., pertussis) in your community? We are, too. In fact, there are cases in all three of this Nerdy Girl’s kids’ schools right now (ack!). This is a great time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on this vaccine. 🟣 What is whooping cough? Read more…
Is Dry January effective?
Health & WellnessGuest Author Raina Sharma, MPH
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Even though January is over, it’s a good time to look back and talk about whether the concept of Dry January is actually effective. TL;DR: Dry January can be effective to reset your relationship with alcohol. However, heavier drinkers may need more time to heal. That depends on your goals and relationship with alcohol. Dry Read more…
More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine!
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health Videos
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
🎉 More good news on the real-world effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 vaccine! A recent analysis by the CDC found that people who received the updated COVID vaccine were less than half as likely to have a symptomatic COVID infection over the next four months, including the time period of the new JN.1 variant. Like Read more…
Period Poverty: First in a video series focused on all things menstruation
Reproductive Health VideosMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
Introducing 💥 monthlies 💥 a video series from the TNG reproductive health squad The Reproductive Health Squad for Those Nerdy Girls is thrilled to debut a new video series focused on all things menstruation. Subscribe to the TNG YouTube channel to join host Kenzie Isaac every month (approximately) as she takes a Gen Z approach Read more…
