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Is it ok for me to drive after using cannabis?

General Health

Note – Evidence and research around this topic continue to emerge and evolve. The post below is based on the best information currently available (Dec 2025). TL;DR: It is NOT safe to drive after using cannabis. Cannabis can negatively affect your ability to drive safely, even hours after use. While it’s tempting to think driving Read more…

From Civil Rights Hubs to Pharmacy Deserts: What Pharmacy Closures Mean—And How You Can Take Action

General Health Health Policy Social and Racial Justice

Pharmacies provide essential care, from medications to vaccinations and more. The loss of a nearby pharmacy hurts the people who rely on it the most. Here’s why more pharmacies are closing—and what you can do to support pharmacy access for all. Imagine stepping into your local pharmacy—the place where you ask questions, get vaccines, and Read more…

Can a biopsy spread your cancer?

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Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…

How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?

Aging General Health

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…

Do we all have worms?

General Health

Worms have been all over celebrity news lately and there are a lot of TikTok creators who are selling worm “cleanses.” There has also been a recent human infection of screwworms (which are actually parasitic fly larva) in the United States. So should you be worried about getting worms? Worm infections are a huge problem Read more…

There has been a lot about Tylenol in the news lately. Can you explain what the different pain and fever reducers are?

General Health Hot Health Topics Treatments

There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people. It is important to know the differences so you can keep you and your family safe. Trying to choose a fever-reducing medication can be confusing. There are so many different drug names and Read more…

Should we be afraid of toxic mold?

General Health

Recently there have been some claims about a “toxic mold” epidemic on social media. While indoor mold is never a good thing, this claim probably doesn’t hold much weight. What is mold in the environment? Mold is a naturally occurring living organism [archived link] that can be found anywhere there is oxygen and moisture. Molds Read more…

I’ve been hearing a lot about organ donation — should I worry, and how can I make my wishes known?

General Health Health Policy

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…

Is there an Autism Epidemic?

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Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades.A rise in cases signals an epidemic; however, more diagnoses without more cases? That’s not an epidemic. MK Haber and Andrea Harmony from Those Nerdy Girls explain what’s behind the increase.   Information sourced from Episode 894 of Public Health On Call in conjunction with the Read more…

Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?

General Health Social and Racial Justice Videos

Various social factors can affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels. However, there are ways to offset these factors through building awareness and advocating for social change. 👀 Check out these slides, and read the full article from Nerdy Girl Kenzie Isaac here   🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay Read more…