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What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry?

Reproductive Health Videos

TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…

Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?

Reproductive Health Videos

Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…

What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?

Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos

What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…

What is commitment bias?

Data Literacy Videos

Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…

What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?

Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos

Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…

Q and A on shingles – part 2

Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos

Part 2 of “Answers to Some of Your Nerdy Questions on the Shingles Vaccine.” Shingles is an extremely painful disease caused by the reawakening of the Varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Fortunately, there is a shingles vaccine that significantly reduces your chance of getting shingles. The vaccine is recommended for all adults Read more…

Q and A on shingles

Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos

Shingles is an extremely painful disease caused by the reawakening of the Varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Fortunately, there is a shingles vaccine that significantly reduces your chance of getting shingles. The vaccine is recommended for all adults over 50. This includes people who had chickenpox, the chickenpox vaccine, an older Zostavax Read more…

Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?

Families/Kids Vaccines Videos

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️Parents often wonder why we recommend giving the hepatitis B vaccine to brand-new babies before they even go home from the hospital. They may think, “Isn’t hepatitis B a sexually transmitted infection? Why would my baby need that?” Great question! 💡 The hepatitis B vaccine is an important tool to protect infants and children from Read more…

Is there an Autism Epidemic?

General Health Videos

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…

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

Infection and Spread Reproductive Health Videos

Q: What does sepsis awareness have to do with reproductive health? A: Tons, actually! From natural processes such as menstruation to medical procedures such as abortions, the goings-on of our reproductive systems – particularly in those of us assigned female at birth – may make us more susceptible to infections. And when reproductive healthcare systems 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…

Hand Sanitizer Quiz

Staying Safe Videos

Test your knowledge on the use of hand sanitizer! For more information: ➡️ Read our recent post from Nerdy Girl Sandy Laping on “What should I know before stocking up on hand sanitizer?” ➡️ Check out the CDC website for more facts on hand sanitizers and hand washing. ➡️ And for “A Blast From The Read more…

What are the current COVID vaccine recommendations and how have they changed?

Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos

Nerdy Girl Dr. Cindy Leifer (@immunominutes) talks about the current COVID recommendations and how they have changed for fall 2025. Read the full post here: https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/covid-vaccine-recommendations-for This is a collaborative video between @thosenerdygirls & @immunominutes 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us Read more…