Can some medications make me more heat sensitive?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To understand how medications can affect our bodies when outside temperatures rise, let’s look at the body’s normal cooling process. Our warm-blooded bodies are designed to maintain a Read more…
What are cold sores, and what causes them?
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To understand how medications can affect our bodies when outside temperatures rise, let’s look at the body’s normal cooling process. Our warm-blooded bodies are designed to maintain a Read more…
What are cold sores, and what causes them?
General HealthIlana Gerjuoy, MPH
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex type 1, one of the most common recurring viral infections in the world. Let’s clear up some of the stigma and confusion that still exists. ❓ What are cold sores? Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or Read more…
What is a differential diagnosis?
General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Tl;dr: Differential diagnosis helps clinicians figure out what questions to ask, makes sure they rule out “can’t miss” diagnoses, and helps them determine what testing and follow-up a patient needs. If you’ve ever read the note your doctor, PA, or NP wrote about you on your patient portal for an emergency room visit, hospital stay, Read more…
There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.
Families/Kids General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
While that’s exciting (especially for sunscreen nerds), it doesn’t change what we already know: sun safety habits over time matter more than having one more product on a shelf. When I joined Those Nerdy Girls two years ago, sun safety was a topic I was excited to cover. A few years earlier, I’d had skin Read more…
What are the 3 most important sun-safe habits your skin will thank you for?
Families/Kids General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Sun safety requires a combination of everyday protective measures. These include covering up, using sunscreen, and being sensible about sun exposure. 🌞 🌞 Be sure to look out for our post coming tomorrow: “There’s a new sunscreen on the block: Here’s what to know.” (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the Read more…
Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism?
Families/Kids General Health TreatmentsSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
While probably not harmful, there is not enough evidence that leucovorin is an effective treatment for autism. Demand for the drug among parents of children with autism recently skyrocketed after a press conference last fall in which federal health officials claimed, with little evidence, that the drug is a promising treatment for autism. You may Read more…
What is Psyllium, and is it good for you?
General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Guest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation about Applied Behavior Analysis
Families/Kids General Health TreatmentsGuest Author Priscilla Corson, LCSW-C
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General Health
Hannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Can a tick bite really make you allergic to meat?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
Spring is blooming, but your allergies don’t have to.
General HealthHannah Mestel, MPH, MBA
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General Health
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General Health
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
Q: How can I help if someone has a cardiac arrest?
General HealthA: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
Got leftover medications at home? Here’s what to do.
General HealthIlana Gerjuoy, MPH
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Medications have a way of piling up and can pose real risks. The good news is that getting rid of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely is simple, and any time of year is a good time to do it. 💊Medications have a way of piling up. A prescription you picked up but ended up not Read more…
How do I best navigate a health appointment?
General HealthAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Navigating the healthcare system is difficult – even for those without disabilities or social, financial, employment, and/or family challenges. Many helpful tips are available on various reputable websites, examples here, here , and here. But if you find you’re still frustrated (I’m betting you are), keep reading, and remember – you’re taking care of your Read more…
How can I prevent falls at home?
Aging General HealthThose Nerdy Girls
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Keep yourself as active as you can and clear your home of fall hazards. Even if you don’t notice an injury, falls can be an early warning sign for many health issues. Don’t delay asking for help when you need it! Roughly 1 in 4 adults over age 65 fall each year. About 800,000 people Read more…
Is it ok to get medical advice from an AI chatbot?
General Health Uncertainty and MisinformationClara Ke, BSN, RN
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Any health decision or complex health question should always be discussed with a human clinician. However, AI chatbots can be helpful for answering some basic health questions, with some caveats. It seems like every industry nowadays wants a piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) pie. Healthcare has been no exception, with 2 out of 3 Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
General Health Health Policy Hot Health TopicsSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. (This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on August 22, 2025.) In July 2025, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled a meeting Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health TreatmentsAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health PolicyGuest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health VideosThose Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
