I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
šš½ If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Letās talk about drinking.
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I am still drinking a lot. It all started during 2020. How can I stop drinking? A: Recognize that there is a problem. Get social, get help, and find what works for you. TL; DR. You arenāt alone. Alcohol related deaths are up and so are drinking rates. To get help, start with recognizing Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. We talk a lot Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Womenās Health), Iāve been Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
Health & Wellness Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
šš½ If you think you have a problem with how you are using substances (anything like marijuana, opioids, stimulants, or prescription medications used for other purposes), know that you are not alone. Rates of substance use* and/or drug overdose have increased since March 2020. There are many possible reasons for this including: isolation, lack of Read more…
Letās talk about drinking.
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I am still drinking a lot. It all started during 2020. How can I stop drinking? A: Recognize that there is a problem. Get social, get help, and find what works for you. TL; DR. You arenāt alone. Alcohol related deaths are up and so are drinking rates. To get help, start with recognizing Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. We talk a lot Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Womenās Health), Iāve been Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
Health & Wellness Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Q: I am still drinking a lot. It all started during 2020. How can I stop drinking? A: Recognize that there is a problem. Get social, get help, and find what works for you. TL; DR. You arenāt alone. Alcohol related deaths are up and so are drinking rates. To get help, start with recognizing Read more…
What is self-care, and why is it Important?
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. We talk a lot Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness School
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Womenās Health), Iāve been Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
Health & Wellness Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
TL; DR: Self-care is a set of things people do to support their overall health and wellness (mental and physical). Self-care can support emotional, physical, and/or spiritual well-being among other areas of life. It is not something that you do only if you have time. It is important for your health. We talk a lot Read more…
Let’s talk about school start times.
Families/Kids Health & Wellness SchoolLauren Hale, PhD MA
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Womenās Health), Iāve been Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
Health & Wellness Reproductive Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
An interview with Nerdy Guest Dr. Terra Ziporyn Snider Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you became interested in school start times. A: As both a mother of 3 and a medical historian and writer (former associate editor at JAMA and co-author of The New Harvard Guide to Womenās Health), Iāve been Read more…
Just the Facts: Emergency Contraception
Health & Wellness Reproductive HealthSarah Whitley Coles, MD
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
As many states heavily restrict or ban abortions, understanding family planning options and reproductive health is critical. One option is emergency contraception. Emergency contraception is not intended to replace routine birth control, but is safe and effective when needed. There is a whole lotta misinformation out there so letās take a step back and answer Read more…
Busting Vasectomy Myths!
Health & Wellness Uncertainty and MisinformationSarah Whitley Coles, MD
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
After the US Supreme Court decision, many more people are seeking out vasectomy. Sadly, a ton of misinformation is circulating around the interwebs and beyond. Buckle up and letās bust some vasectomy myths with truth bombs! First off, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the tubes in Read more…
Whatās new about the American Heart Associationās Lifeās Essential 8?
Health & WellnessLauren Hale, PhD MA
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
The American Heart Association recently updated their checklist for cardiovascular health. The 8 items on this list (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep, weight, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) provide guidance for maintaining cardiovascular health. The biggest update to this checklist of recommendations is the addition of sleep duration as a critical component Read more…
Threats to reproductive rights are a public health crisis.
Health & Wellness Health Policy Social and Racial JusticeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
This past week has been a sucker punch to women and science. Those Nerdy Girls are committed to providing actionable, factual science communication around public health crises. While the majority of our content to date has covered COVID-19, there are a number of public health topics that require further coverage. If we are not talking Read more…
HELP! I canāt focus. Do I have ADHD?
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Maybe. Maybe not. A lot of people have been asking this question during the pandemic. Some of this is because more people are working from home or having changes to their work schedules and routines. And this has made people aware of distractibility, changes in work habits, or difficulty adjusting to the demands of home Read more…
What options exist for birth control?
Health & WellnessMegan Madsen, DO
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Reproductive rights are in the news these days, which has this Nerdy Girl thinking – this is a nice time to take a quick break to review options to prevent pregnancy. Babies are wonderful and itās also pretty great to be able to choose if and when you become a parent. Luckily you have many Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing VideosChana Davis, PhD
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & Wellness
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ā”ļø Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ā”ļø The impact of pandemic Read more…
Is blood in short supply? What can I do?
Health & WellnessAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & Wellness
Megan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
š©ø Yes, the Red Cross declared a national blood crisis in January 2022 during the peak omicron surge. The Red Cross started the first civilian blood donation program in the 1940s and provides almost half of all blood products in the U.S. So when they state there is a crisis, we can be pretty confident Read more…
I am overdue for preventive screenings ā is it safe to have these appointments now?
Health & WellnessMegan Madsen, DO
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & Wellness
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
As the pandemic drags on, many people are behind on tests health care providers routinely recommend for cancer screening. It is safe and appropriate to resume testing, if you havenāt already. āI skipped my mammogram last year, I have been putting it off until the pandemic ends.ā āMy doctor recommended a colonoscopy, but Iām afraid Read more…
March 1st is Baby Sleep Day!
Families/Kids Health & WellnessLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic are thrilled to participate in Baby Sleep Day (Visit Pediatric Sleep Council FB page for live Q&A all day or Baby Sleep Day for the schedule of experts). Healthy sleep during a prolonged pandemic can be tough ā especially for parents who spend a lot of energy balancing their Read more…
