Es importante cuidar su corazón: ¿qué pruebas de detección de enfermedades cardiovasculares existen?
General Health Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las Nerdy Girls quieren ayudar a las personas a identificar los síntomas y reducir el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV). Un buen comienzo es un estilo de vida saludable que incluya ejercicio regular, una dieta baja en grasas saturadas y alimentos muy procesados e intentar controlar el estrés. También puede detectar el riesgo de ECV Read more…
Is it true that a previous COVID-19 infection is just as good as a vaccine?
Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes…and no. A past COVID-19 infection does provide good protection against re-infection and severe disease–IF you survived your first infection. Vaccination is still by far the safest way to get your first look at the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and build immune defenses for a future encounter. A recent meta-analysis of 65 studies from 19 countries Read more…
Hoy es el Día Internacional de la Felicidad ✨, el Dr. Paul Croarkin, psiquiatra de la @Mayo Clinic explica qué es y cómo cultivarla 💛
General Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! ¡Gracias! Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Re-introducing the Reproductive Health Squad!
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Those Nerdy Girls are thrilled to re-introduce our Reproductive Health Squad, a group of contributing writers with expertise in all things reproductive health. This includes birth control, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, sexual health, lactation, and abortion, among other topics. Don’t forget to submit your questions! Submit questions to our question box here! Link to original Those Read more…
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEM
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Las Nerdy Girls quieren ayudar a las personas a identificar los síntomas y reducir el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV). Un buen comienzo es un estilo de vida saludable que incluya ejercicio regular, una dieta baja en grasas saturadas y alimentos muy procesados e intentar controlar el estrés. También puede detectar el riesgo de ECV Read more…
Is it true that a previous COVID-19 infection is just as good as a vaccine?
VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Yes…and no. A past COVID-19 infection does provide good protection against re-infection and severe disease–IF you survived your first infection. Vaccination is still by far the safest way to get your first look at the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and build immune defenses for a future encounter. A recent meta-analysis of 65 studies from 19 countries Read more…
Hoy es el Día Internacional de la Felicidad ✨, el Dr. Paul Croarkin, psiquiatra de la @Mayo Clinic explica qué es y cómo cultivarla 💛
General Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! ¡Gracias! Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Re-introducing the Reproductive Health Squad!
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Those Nerdy Girls are thrilled to re-introduce our Reproductive Health Squad, a group of contributing writers with expertise in all things reproductive health. This includes birth control, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, sexual health, lactation, and abortion, among other topics. Don’t forget to submit your questions! Submit questions to our question box here! Link to original Those Read more…
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEM
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Yes…and no. A past COVID-19 infection does provide good protection against re-infection and severe disease–IF you survived your first infection. Vaccination is still by far the safest way to get your first look at the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and build immune defenses for a future encounter. A recent meta-analysis of 65 studies from 19 countries Read more…
Hoy es el Día Internacional de la Felicidad ✨, el Dr. Paul Croarkin, psiquiatra de la @Mayo Clinic explica qué es y cómo cultivarla 💛
General Health Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! ¡Gracias! Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Re-introducing the Reproductive Health Squad!
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Those Nerdy Girls are thrilled to re-introduce our Reproductive Health Squad, a group of contributing writers with expertise in all things reproductive health. This includes birth control, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, sexual health, lactation, and abortion, among other topics. Don’t forget to submit your questions! Submit questions to our question box here! Link to original Those Read more…
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEM
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! ¡Gracias! Fuente: Pictoline Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Re-introducing the Reproductive Health Squad!
Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Those Nerdy Girls are thrilled to re-introduce our Reproductive Health Squad, a group of contributing writers with expertise in all things reproductive health. This includes birth control, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, sexual health, lactation, and abortion, among other topics. Don’t forget to submit your questions! Submit questions to our question box here! Link to original Those Read more…
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEM
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls are thrilled to re-introduce our Reproductive Health Squad, a group of contributing writers with expertise in all things reproductive health. This includes birth control, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, sexual health, lactation, and abortion, among other topics. Don’t forget to submit your questions! Submit questions to our question box here! Link to original Those Read more…
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEM
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen Read more…
El VIH y las mujeres
Data and Metrics Infectious Diseases Posts en Español Women in STEMHeidi Schutz, PhD
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Hoy presentamos una serie de gráficas sobre el VIH en las mujeres publicadas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. Los datos deben interpretarse con cautela debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19, pero todavía son recursos importantes. Estas gráficas no fueron creadas por Las Nerdy Girls. Pueden haber algunas Read more…
How long does COVID hang around in the air?
Infection and Spread Infectious DiseasesSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
A: There is a range, but generally speaking, COVID can hang around in the air for hours. When a person exhales, they release “particles” of various sizes. When the person is infected with COVID-19, those particles will contain the contagious virus. Particles come in all sorts of sizes, from microscopic to visible. The largest fall Read more…
Will there be a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine?
VaccinesAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español Vaccines
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
A: Scientists are working on it, but it may be a year or longer before they are available in the U.S. and E.U. Several groups in the U.S. are working to develop nasal vaccines for COVD-19, but most are still doing pre-clinical trials in animals. Two groups have progressed to studying humans, and one of Read more…
¿Las personas vacunadas “mueren de repente”?
Data and Metrics Posts en Español VaccinesSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
Uncategorized
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
No. La Oficina Nacional de Estadística de Inglaterra acaba de publicar nuevos datos exhaustivos que comparan las muertes por TODAS las causas según el estado de vacunación de COVID. En todos los grupos de edad, las tasas de mortalidad son sistemáticamente más bajas entre las personas vacunadas que entre las no vacunadas. También se pueden Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls’ Origin Story from March 2020
UncategorizedJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Who else is feeling serious March 2020 flashback vibes? #flattenthecurve It feels like both a million years and the blink of an eye. We Nerdy Girls thought we might be answering questions on here for a few weeks at the most. Despite all the stress, grief, and pain of the last three years, we are Read more…
Who should be screened for colon cancer?
General HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
A: Most everyone aged 45-75 should be screened regularly for colon cancer. 💥 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💥 ➡️ Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Recently rates of colorectal cancer in younger people have been increasing. For that reason, guidelines were updated in 2021 Read more…
La presión arterial alta es un factor de riesgo de varios problemas de salud.
General Health Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Esta gráfica fue creada por la Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association heart.org, @AmericanHeart). Esta gráfica no fue creada por Las Nerdy Girls. Puede haber algunas inconsistencias en esta gráfica. Para cualquier pregunta adicional sobre esta gráfica, por favor comuníquese con la fuente. ¡Para cualquier otra pregunta, no dude en enviarnos sus preguntas directamente! Read more…
🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate?
General HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
➡️ The quick answer: Yes, just don’t eat too much. For most people, that is not more than an ounce a day. If you are at risk, pregnant, or a child (if you even eat dark chocolate), less than an ounce or so a day, no more than a few times a week. 🙋What is Read more…
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day.
Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Some groups in this country do not know they are at risk of getting HIV. Knowing your risk is an important step in preventing infection. Here are the stats from 2019*: Although the overall number of new cases is going down, there is still work to be done. 36, 801 new diagnoses of HIV in Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Cuántas personas tienen COVID prolongado? Es algo que desaparece con el tiempo?
Long COVID Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Las estimaciones de personas que actualmente tienen COVID prolongado oscilan entre el 5 % y el 30 %. El COVID prolongado (o COVID a largo plazo) puede desaparecer con el tiempo en algunas personas. Es muy difícil encontrar datos precisos sobre COVID prolongado. Aquí hay algunas razones de por qué: ❧No hay consenso sobre cómo Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 03/09/23
General Health Infection and Spread Masks Vaccines Videos
Join Those Nerdy Girls for answers to your questions about COVID-19 and more. Today’s topics include boosters, masking, and the media frenzy about erythritol and health. Hosted by: – Jenn Dowd, PhD:TNG Editor in Chief & Founding Member – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Introductions: Read more…
¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus?
Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Los norovirus son la causa más común de brotes de “virus estomacales” (vómitos, diarrea) en niños mayores y adultos. Golpean rápido y duro, y son muy contagiosos. 🦠El norovirus es el principal sospechoso si usted o su hijo experimentan diarrea repentina, dolor de estómago y vómitos que duran de 1 a 3 días. Otros síntomas Read more…
Can my kids get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other childhood vaccines?
Families/Kids VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
A: Yes! COVID-19 vaccines are safe to give with other vaccines. Vaccination is incredibly important and delaying vaccination can result in increased risks of infection, serious illness, or death. Many parents and families worry about giving the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine childhood vaccines. But we come with good news! It Read more…
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEMLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
