Antidepressants are an important tool.
Mental Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Another in our series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse You may have heard recent buzz about antidepressants being “overprescribed” or difficult to stop. Antidepressants are not habit-forming, but like other medications, decisions about stopping them are best made in partnership with a clinician who can help guide what’s right for you. Many people Read more…
Can some medications make me more heat sensitive?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To understand how medications can affect our bodies when outside temperatures rise, let’s look at the body’s normal cooling process. Our warm-blooded bodies are designed to maintain a Read more…
What are cold sores, and what causes them?
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial Justice
Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Another in our series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse You may have heard recent buzz about antidepressants being “overprescribed” or difficult to stop. Antidepressants are not habit-forming, but like other medications, decisions about stopping them are best made in partnership with a clinician who can help guide what’s right for you. Many people Read more…
Can some medications make me more heat sensitive?
General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To understand how medications can affect our bodies when outside temperatures rise, let’s look at the body’s normal cooling process. Our warm-blooded bodies are designed to maintain a Read more…
What are cold sores, and what causes them?
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial Justice
Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To understand how medications can affect our bodies when outside temperatures rise, let’s look at the body’s normal cooling process. Our warm-blooded bodies are designed to maintain a Read more…
What are cold sores, and what causes them?
General HealthIlana Gerjuoy, MPH
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial Justice
Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial Justice
Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Mental HealthThose Nerdy Girls
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial Justice
Why do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. (NOTE: This post was Read more…
Today is Juneteenth.
Social and Racial JusticeWhy do Those Nerdy Girls post about Juneteenth every year, and where can I find more information? Every year on June 19th, we take time to recognize Juneteenth and to reflect on how the ongoing legacy of American slavery shapes our understanding of health equity and the work still ahead. Here is our post from Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial JusticeMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how. Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
It’s Pride Month! Every June, communities across the U.S. and around the world come together to celebrate, honor, and uplift LGBTQ2SIA+ people and their families. Let’s keep building a world where these communities are seen, valued, and understood. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. When we see representation across Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health TreatmentsSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy Notes
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
From early lab research to clinical treatments – science takes time.
Nerdy NotesIrini Hadjisavva, PhD
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Those Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Studies in mice can be helpful and important. They can point scientists toward new ideas. But they do not guarantee that the same thing will work in humans. That’s why scientists are careful about big health claims based only on Petri dish or mouse data. And it’s why I want to share a story from Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying SafeThose Nerdy Girls
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Reproductive Health Videos
In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
What is One Health, and why is it important?
Health PolicyHeather Duncan, MPH, PhD
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
