I’ve been hearing a lot about organ donation — should I worry, and how can I make my wishes known?
General Health Health Policy
Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD
Organ donation is a complicated medical and legal topic, and some are calling for more transparency and regulation. Learning about the process can help you know how to communicate your wishes ahead of time. We don’t typically think of organ donation as a controversial topic. When I applied for my first driver’s license I checked Read more…
I asked a bunch of kids what a “healthy neighborhood” looks like to them.
Families/Kids Health Policy Nerdy Notes
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
This is another in our new series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse. In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
Health in Rural America: 8 Challenges and Things That Can Help
General Health Health Policy
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Funding for rural hospitals and healthcare is making headlines right now, shining a light on challenges that affect millions. In the U.S., about 1 in 5 people live in rural areas. That’s 60 million people, yet rural communities are sometimes left out of public health conversations. I’ve lived in rural areas for almost 20 years, Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence is an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In this post on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of violence Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
Health Policy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Organ donation is a complicated medical and legal topic, and some are calling for more transparency and regulation. Learning about the process can help you know how to communicate your wishes ahead of time. We don’t typically think of organ donation as a controversial topic. When I applied for my first driver’s license I checked Read more…
I asked a bunch of kids what a “healthy neighborhood” looks like to them.
Families/Kids Health Policy Nerdy NotesMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
This is another in our new series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse. In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
Health in Rural America: 8 Challenges and Things That Can Help
General Health Health Policy
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Funding for rural hospitals and healthcare is making headlines right now, shining a light on challenges that affect millions. In the U.S., about 1 in 5 people live in rural areas. That’s 60 million people, yet rural communities are sometimes left out of public health conversations. I’ve lived in rural areas for almost 20 years, Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence is an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In this post on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of violence Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
Health Policy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
This is another in our new series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse. In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
Health in Rural America: 8 Challenges and Things That Can Help
General Health Health PolicyIlana Gerjuoy, MPH
Funding for rural hospitals and healthcare is making headlines right now, shining a light on challenges that affect millions. In the U.S., about 1 in 5 people live in rural areas. That’s 60 million people, yet rural communities are sometimes left out of public health conversations. I’ve lived in rural areas for almost 20 years, Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence is an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In this post on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of violence Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
Health Policy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Funding for rural hospitals and healthcare is making headlines right now, shining a light on challenges that affect millions. In the U.S., about 1 in 5 people live in rural areas. That’s 60 million people, yet rural communities are sometimes left out of public health conversations. I’ve lived in rural areas for almost 20 years, Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health PolicyMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence is an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In this post on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of violence Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
Health Policy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Gun violence is an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In this post on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of violence Read more…
What is the USPSTF and why does it matter?
Health PolicySarah Whitley Coles, MD
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
The USPSTF is an independent advisory panel of experts who make evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the last few weeks, the little known agency called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made the news. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has discussed removing all of the Read more…
What’s the difference between a DO and MD?
General Health Health PolicyRebecca Raskin-Wish
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
TL;DR: If you’re looking for a physician, either is fine! When looking online for a doctor, you might have noticed that some physicians are MDs and others are DOs. MD stands for doctor of medicine and DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. So what’s the difference, and does it matter? Practically, there is no Read more…
Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? How can we help support global vaccine access?
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice VaccinesElisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated to addressing vaccine equity. Global vaccine equity means ensuring that people all over the world have equal access to lifesaving vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…
Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible…
Health Policy Nerdy Notes Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
This is another in our new series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our tradition and commitment to providing Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy Videos
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
What are indirect costs and why do they matter?
Health Policy VideosElisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? You may have heard people talking about indirect costs in the news. But what does that actually mean—and why does it matter? Our Chief Science Officer Liz Dr. Liz Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) breaks down Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health Policy
Those Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health TopicsScience changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
How will government funding cuts affect the CDC?
Health PolicyThose Nerdy Girls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut nearly 20% of its workforce due to a recent reduction in force called for by the current administration. Several divisions were eliminated, including ones responsible for monitoring air and water quality, preventing childhood lead poisoning, and supporting safe drinking water initiatives. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Read more…
It’s National Public Health Week!
Health Policy
Riddle us this, Nerdies! What is crucial for the well-being of everyone but is all but invisible when it’s working effectively? Public Health, of course! It’s National Public Health Week, and Those Nerdy Girls would like to show our support to all our public health colleagues and raise up their voices and good deeds. We Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health Policy
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. In the last few weeks, you may have seen some headlines and social media Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do?
General Health Health PolicyRebecca Raskin-Wish
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
What is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what does it do? TL;DR: The WHO does a lot of crucial global public health work. They help countries communicate during disease outbreaks. Their researchers and scientists provide best practices for all sorts of health-related concerns. The WHO, or the World Health Organization, was founded in 1948. Read more…
What’s going on with FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD, and what does it mean for psychedelics as psychiatric treatment in general?
Health Policy Mental HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health Policy
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
An independent advisory committee voted against approval of MDMA for PTSD. This makes it unlikely the FDA will approve it, but we’re still not sure. There’s no reason to believe this substantially affects the opportunity for other psychedelics to be approved for other psychiatric conditions. On May 30, 2024, there were headlines everywhere (at least Read more…
What is harm reduction?
Health Policy Staying Safe
Harm reduction or risk reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the negative impacts of specific behaviors. This is the first in a series of posts meant to look at harm reduction: what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can use it to effect positive change in people we care about (including Read more…
Nerdy Girls Live 05/26/23
Data and Metrics Health Policy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls present the facts, bust myths, and discuss solutions to the gun violence crisis in America. Hosted by: – Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Contributing Writer at TNG, co-Founder of Critica & Author of Denying to the Grave – Chana Davis, PhD: TNG Contributing Writer & Founder of Fueled by Science ➡️ Hello and Read more…
What is gun violence, and who does it affect?
Data and Metrics Health PolicyMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
Gun violence has become an alarming public health crisis in the United States. Its toll goes well beyond the thousands of lives lost each year. It devastates families and communities. It threatens our sense of safety and security. In a series on gun violence as a public health issue, we explain the different types of Read more…
