What is mifepristone, and why is it in the news right now?
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Mifepristone is a synthetic hormone (made outside the body) that blocks progesterone and cortisol. Progesterone and cortisol are two hormones that the body makes. Progesterone is a hormone that helps in many normal processes, including keeping the uterus from contracting during early pregnancy. As a progesterone blocker, mifepristone leads to uterine contractions and is Read more…
Inclinar la cabeza mirando a un móvil nos puede afectar la postura y las cervicales.
Clinical Symptoms Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Revista Medicina y Salud Publica (@revistamsp) https://medicinaysaludpublica.com. La gráfica presenta el síndrome de cuello de texto. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, Read more…
Can kids 6 months to 4 years old get an updated COVID-19 vaccine (targeting both the original and BA.4 and BA.5 strains of SARS-CoV-2)?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that kids aged 6 months to 4 years old that got the original Moderna vaccine for the primary series get an updated Moderna booster and that kids in this age group that got the original Pfizer vaccine for all three doses of the primary series get Read more…
¿Los antibióticos reducirán la eficacia de mis anticonceptivos?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La inmensa mayoría de los antibióticos no influyen en la eficacia de los anticonceptivos. Las guías de medicación que acompañan a todos los medicamentos en EE.UU. advierten a los pacientes de que los antibióticos pueden interactuar con los anticonceptivos. En la mayoría de los casos, se trata de anticonceptivos hormonales como la píldora anticonceptiva combinada Read more…
Did COVID-19 start from a “lab leak”?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: We don’t know for sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from, but most evidence to date supports the natural “spillover” explanation (e.g. the virus jumped from animals to humans). There may never be a “smoking gun” for SARS-CoV-2 origins. Pandemic preparedness efforts should focus on preventing both natural and man-made spillovers of pathogens. It’s 3+ years Read more…
¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
A: Mifepristone is a synthetic hormone (made outside the body) that blocks progesterone and cortisol. Progesterone and cortisol are two hormones that the body makes. Progesterone is a hormone that helps in many normal processes, including keeping the uterus from contracting during early pregnancy. As a progesterone blocker, mifepristone leads to uterine contractions and is Read more…
Inclinar la cabeza mirando a un móvil nos puede afectar la postura y las cervicales.
Clinical Symptoms Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Revista Medicina y Salud Publica (@revistamsp) https://medicinaysaludpublica.com. La gráfica presenta el síndrome de cuello de texto. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, Read more…
Can kids 6 months to 4 years old get an updated COVID-19 vaccine (targeting both the original and BA.4 and BA.5 strains of SARS-CoV-2)?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that kids aged 6 months to 4 years old that got the original Moderna vaccine for the primary series get an updated Moderna booster and that kids in this age group that got the original Pfizer vaccine for all three doses of the primary series get Read more…
¿Los antibióticos reducirán la eficacia de mis anticonceptivos?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La inmensa mayoría de los antibióticos no influyen en la eficacia de los anticonceptivos. Las guías de medicación que acompañan a todos los medicamentos en EE.UU. advierten a los pacientes de que los antibióticos pueden interactuar con los anticonceptivos. En la mayoría de los casos, se trata de anticonceptivos hormonales como la píldora anticonceptiva combinada Read more…
Did COVID-19 start from a “lab leak”?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: We don’t know for sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from, but most evidence to date supports the natural “spillover” explanation (e.g. the virus jumped from animals to humans). There may never be a “smoking gun” for SARS-CoV-2 origins. Pandemic preparedness efforts should focus on preventing both natural and man-made spillovers of pathogens. It’s 3+ years Read more…
¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Revista Medicina y Salud Publica (@revistamsp) https://medicinaysaludpublica.com. La gráfica presenta el síndrome de cuello de texto. Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, Read more…
Can kids 6 months to 4 years old get an updated COVID-19 vaccine (targeting both the original and BA.4 and BA.5 strains of SARS-CoV-2)?
Families/Kids VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that kids aged 6 months to 4 years old that got the original Moderna vaccine for the primary series get an updated Moderna booster and that kids in this age group that got the original Pfizer vaccine for all three doses of the primary series get Read more…
¿Los antibióticos reducirán la eficacia de mis anticonceptivos?
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La inmensa mayoría de los antibióticos no influyen en la eficacia de los anticonceptivos. Las guías de medicación que acompañan a todos los medicamentos en EE.UU. advierten a los pacientes de que los antibióticos pueden interactuar con los anticonceptivos. En la mayoría de los casos, se trata de anticonceptivos hormonales como la píldora anticonceptiva combinada Read more…
Did COVID-19 start from a “lab leak”?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: We don’t know for sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from, but most evidence to date supports the natural “spillover” explanation (e.g. the virus jumped from animals to humans). There may never be a “smoking gun” for SARS-CoV-2 origins. Pandemic preparedness efforts should focus on preventing both natural and man-made spillovers of pathogens. It’s 3+ years Read more…
¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that kids aged 6 months to 4 years old that got the original Moderna vaccine for the primary series get an updated Moderna booster and that kids in this age group that got the original Pfizer vaccine for all three doses of the primary series get Read more…
¿Los antibióticos reducirán la eficacia de mis anticonceptivos?
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
La inmensa mayoría de los antibióticos no influyen en la eficacia de los anticonceptivos. Las guías de medicación que acompañan a todos los medicamentos en EE.UU. advierten a los pacientes de que los antibióticos pueden interactuar con los anticonceptivos. En la mayoría de los casos, se trata de anticonceptivos hormonales como la píldora anticonceptiva combinada Read more…
Did COVID-19 start from a “lab leak”?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: We don’t know for sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from, but most evidence to date supports the natural “spillover” explanation (e.g. the virus jumped from animals to humans). There may never be a “smoking gun” for SARS-CoV-2 origins. Pandemic preparedness efforts should focus on preventing both natural and man-made spillovers of pathogens. It’s 3+ years Read more…
¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna?
Posts en Español Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
La inmensa mayoría de los antibióticos no influyen en la eficacia de los anticonceptivos. Las guías de medicación que acompañan a todos los medicamentos en EE.UU. advierten a los pacientes de que los antibióticos pueden interactuar con los anticonceptivos. En la mayoría de los casos, se trata de anticonceptivos hormonales como la píldora anticonceptiva combinada Read more…
Did COVID-19 start from a “lab leak”?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
A: We don’t know for sure where SARS-CoV-2 came from, but most evidence to date supports the natural “spillover” explanation (e.g. the virus jumped from animals to humans). There may never be a “smoking gun” for SARS-CoV-2 origins. Pandemic preparedness efforts should focus on preventing both natural and man-made spillovers of pathogens. It’s 3+ years Read more…
¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna?
Posts en Español VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Si y no. Una infección por COVID-19 proporciona una buena protección contra la reinfección y la enfermedad grave. La vacunación sigue siendo, y por mucho, la forma más segura para protegerse de la proteína espiga del SARS-CoV-2 y desarrollar defensas inmunitarias para un encuentro futuro. Un metaanálisis reciente de 65 estudios en 19 países estudió Read more…
¡Reintroduciendo el Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva!
Posts en Español Reproductive HealthSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying Safe
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Las Nerdy Girls están encantadas de volver a presentar nuestro Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva, un grupo de escritoras colaboradoras con especialidad en salud reproductiva. Esto incluye la prevención de embarazo, el embarazo, la menstruación, la menopausia, la salud sexual, la lactancia y el aborto, entre otros temas. ¡No olvides enviar tus preguntas aquí! Enlace a Read more…
As an older person, how can I reasonably weigh my COVID risks in order to live my best life?
Staying SafeGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
Treatments
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Make a plan: What activities you will and won’t do, and what you’ll do when you get COVID. As the only member of Those Nerdy Girls who is over 60 (I’m 67.), I really feel this one. A recent article in The Atlantic, “Life Is Worse for Older People Now,” (see link below) made me Read more…
What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?
TreatmentsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Paxlovid! If you are over 50 or have another risk factor, MAKE A PLAN today for when you test positive for COVID-19. TL;DR: Paxlovid is an oral antiviral pill that stops the virus that causes COVID-19 from making copies of itself in your body. Don’t be afraid of “rebound.” Rebound of COVID symptoms can happen Read more…
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something Read more…
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
General Health Mental Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones Read more…
Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away!
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Ugh! We are right there with you! Perimenopause (the time before, during, and right after menopause) is a normal and expected process for ~50% of the human population. Nevertheless.The.Symptoms.Can.Stink. 🔥Studies show between 50-85% of us experience hot flashes during the late menopausal transition and early postmenopause. For most of us, these are mild to moderate. Read more…
Is there any update on additional COVID booster shots?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
“Receiving more than one updated booster is not currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” The US CDC issued the above guidance this week (March 27th), stating: “At this time, one updated booster dose is recommended for everyone in order to maintain protection from severe illness.” **Correction: This article was corrected on March Read more…
¿Qué dice la ciencia sobre el horario de verano y el impacto en la salud?
General Health Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive Health
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Los científicos del sueño y del sistema circadiano recomienda por poner fin al cambios de hora que se hace dos veces al año. Sin embargo, en lugar de cambiar al horario de verano permanente (que da más luz al final del día), los datos demuestran que el horario estándar permanente (que da más luz al Read more…
Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Reproductive HealthJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Signs point to yes. Previous small studies suggested a link between COVID-19 and ED, but we now have… firmer evidence. A large study using US insurance claims data compared men who were infected with COVID-19 between Jan 2020-Jan 2021 (so pre-vaccine) to men with similar characteristics without an infection. Men with a COVID-19 infection were Read more…
El cambio de hora tiene consecuencias para la salud
General Health Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
Uncategorized
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
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Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
Estas gráficas fueron creadas por La Secretaria de Salud de México (@gobmexico) y cubren unos factores que el gobierno mexicano usó para eliminar el horario de verano en la mayor parte del país, excepto en sus fronteras. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en estas gráficas. Para cualquier Read more…
Is there an easy way to search your past posts?
UncategorizedAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
Vaccines
A: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
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Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
A: YES! You can search our past posts at thosenerdygirls.org! If you don’t find a post answering your question, you can submit a question to us via our question box here! Since March 2020, Those Nerdy Girls have answered 2000+ questions on our Facebook pages (Those Nerdy Girls and our Spanish-language site Las Nerdy Girls) Read more…
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine booster if I am fasting for Ramadan?
VaccinesA: Yes, you can and Ramadan Mubarak! Islamic leaders and scholars agree that getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not break the fast for Ramadan. If you have not yet gotten your primary vaccine series or bivalent booster, you still can! Read on for more answers to your questions about Ramadan and COVID-19 vaccines. Ramadan is Read more…
We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM!
Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
📢 Did you know that…we have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM? Las Nerdy Girls have been sharing our same reliable, factual, and practical information out there since September of 2020! We tailor the information for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and internationally and use a good mix of sources from governments, non-governmental organizations, and studies to Read more…
You need some Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more!
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
You want it! You need it! Nerdy swag! Mugs, tees, wine chillers, and more! 💥 Shop here! 💥 Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics of you and your friends and family sporting their new TNG swag. You might even be featured Read more…
