Q: What does sepsis awareness have to do with reproductive health?

Reproductive Health

A: Tons, actually! From natural processes such as menstruation to medical procedures such as abortions, the goings-on of our reproductive systems – particularly in those of us assigned female at birth – may make us more susceptible to infections. And when reproductive healthcare systems do not provide the proper education, screening, pain management, treatment, and Read more…

Nerdy Girls Live 09/27/24 – What is mpox, and why is it in the news?

Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Videos

Those Nerdy Girls and FactCheck.org talk about the mpox public health emergency. Hosted by: – Liz Marnik, PhD: Those Nerdy Girls & ScienceWhizLiz (@sciencewhizliz) – Jessica McDonald, PhD & Kate Yandell: FactCheck.org Always seek the advice of your health care provider with questions about your medical care. ➡️ 0:00-1:33 Welcome & Intros ➡️ 1:34-6:26 What Read more…

Can we reduce dementia risk?

Aging Health & Wellness

Yes! According to a new report, addressing 14 dementia risk factors could significantly reduce dementia cases. A new report summarizes the latest research on dementia prevention, identifying 14 factors associated with increased dementia risk. According to this report, addressing these risk factors could theoretically prevent 45% of dementia cases. While eliminating all risks is unlikely, understanding the Read more…

Why do cases of mosquito-borne illnesses seem to be going up? How can you protect yourself?

Infectious Diseases Staying Safe

Q: Why do cases of mosquito-borne illnesses seem to be going up? How can you protect yourself? A: A confluence of factors are making mosquito-borne illnesses (like dengue and West Nile virus) more frequent, including climate change, urbanization, and decline in the widespread use of the insecticide DDT, among other factors. You may have heard Read more…

The available data supports that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective

COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines

Q: I was sent the bulletin from the Florida Health Department regarding 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines. It contains a lot of confusing and concerning pieces of information. Can you help me understand it? A: The Florida Department of Health’s bulletin contains a lot of misleading and inaccurate statements. They fail to mention the risks of infection Read more…

What are the benefits of mindfulness, and how could I fit it into my busy schedule?

Health & Wellness Mental Health

Mindfulness may offer mental and physical health benefits, and it’s possible to fit mindfulness techniques into a busy schedule in just a few minutes each day. 🔸 What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to how we feel, what we’re doing, and where we are in the present moment. Mindfulness has been Read more…

Is it a cold or COVID? 3 good reasons to test.

COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing

There are still lots of practical reasons to test for COVID if you have any symptoms or an exposure. Knowledge is power! There is STILL lots of COVID around. While the bad summer surge may have peaked, back-to-school means lots of new opportunities for transmission that may slow the decline in cases. You may find yourself Read more…

What can I do to help prevent suicide?

Mental Health

Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención Read more…