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In this episode of Nerdy OBGYN On Call, MK Haber, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Kat Cartwright to discuss why the global medical community updated the name, how PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) impacts the whole body, and why earlier diagnosis and multidisciplinary care can make such a difference. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to Read more…
One Health is a framework for understanding how and why our impact on the planet can put human and animal health at risk. Incidents like the hantavirus cruise ship and Ebola outbreaks remind us that the environment can affect our health in unexpected ways. You may have followed headlines recently about a rare infectious disease Read more…
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and dietary fiber supplement. Psyllium may also have small benefits for heart and metabolic health. It’s best to talk with your clinician before taking it regularly. For generations, psyllium has been a go-to solution for pooping problems. As a kid in the 80s, I remember my grandma mixing the orange Read more…
May is Menstrual Awareness Month – we’d like to honor this with this poem by one of our Nerdy Girls. there’s blood on the newspaper (period poverty: wintertime, u.s.a.) there’s blood on today’s newspaper. viscous droplets underlining supreme court rulings cascading past the colorful clarion calls of consumerism obscuring details of the latest neighborhood bombing, Read more…
Almost seven years ago, I lay in bed with my snoozy newborn on my chest, and googled “why does it look like a little ball is coming out of my vagina?”. In the weeks prior, I’d been reassured by my midwife that the pelvic pressure I was experiencing was “quite normal” following a vaginal delivery. Read more…
We Missed Some Important Things. You Told Us. We Listened. 🧡 A conversation with Priscilla Corson, AuDHDer and therapist Hosted by MK Haber, Executive Director, Those Nerdy Girls &+ Recorded April 17, 2026 A note before we begin: In February, Those Nerdy Girls published a post on therapies for autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was Read more…
Ebola is a serious disease, but the most important thing to know right up front is this: your risk in the United States is currently extremely low. Understanding what Ebola is, how it spreads, and how outbreaks are controlled can help put this situation into perspective. Buckle up Nerds, there is a lot of important Read more…
There’s no universally recommended “spring booster” campaign in the U.S. right now, but if you haven’t had a shot since last fall, and you are eligible, this spring is a good time to get one. Bottom line up front (BLUF): Yes, you should still get your COVID vaccine if you are eligible. The guidance has Read more…
Update: On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order continuing to block Louisiana’s effort to restrict mifepristone access by mail. What does this mean? Mifepristone is still available via telehealth, for now. But the order is really just a pause while the lower courts continue the legal battle over this particular Read more…
Artificial intelligence is making inequality worse nationally and globally, but diverse high-quality data, better access, inclusive practices, and strong regulation can help make algorithms better. It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days and that everyone you know is using it one way or another. Yet if we look closer, not everyone has Read more…
May means you’re probably hearing more people talk about mental health awareness, and that’s a good thing. But let’s be real – mental health isn’t a once-a-year conversation. It’s something many of us navigate every single day, sometimes out loud and sometimes in silence. 🤔 Did you know? ▪️As many as 1 billion, or 1 Read more…
No. It’s best to keep them away. You may have experienced a beach closure due to an algae bloom in the warm months. It is important for humans to avoid swimming in the water. But is it okay for your pet to still jump in? Usually, the answer is no. It’s best they also avoid Read more…
For most people, the answer is NO, you do not need to be revaccinated. The measles vaccine is given in a two-shot series. The first one at 12-16 months and the second at 4-6 years. If you got BOTH doses, you are well protected. However, there are a few specific groups of people who might Read more…
Yes. A tick bite really can trigger a new allergy to meat, thanks to a condition called alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS). But this tick‑borne food allergy isn’t only about meat. AGS can also cause delayed allergic reactions after eating dairy and other products from mammals, including some that are hidden as ingredients. Updated [5/26/26]: We value Read more…
National Nurses’ Week runs from May 6 to May 12 to celebrate the work of nurses across the United States. Nurses’ Day became an “official holiday” in 1982, when then-President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring May 6 to be a “National Recognition Day for Nurses”. The American Nurses’ Association (ANA) expanded the day to Read more…
⚠️ On May 1, 2026, a U.S. federal appeals court restricted telemedicine access to mifepristone across the country, affecting all states, even states where people currently have access to abortion care. The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused that ruling. Mifepristone can still be prescribed via telemedicine and mailed to patients at least through May 11, Read more…
Hantavirus sounds scary in the headlines, but understanding how it actually spreads can help you see why most people have little to worry about, and there are some steps you can take to protect yourself if you happen to be in a high-risk exposure group. From what we know so far, the risk for the Read more…
Reduce your “pollen load” by using physical barriers like HEPA filters, saline rinses, and evening showers to stop seasonal allergies at the source. If you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like your eyes were replaced by sandpaper, you’re not alone. We love the flowers, but we could do without the microscopic yellow dust that turns Read more…
You might have heard of a highly mutated new COVID variant that is making headlines. It’s a variant worth watching, but not worth panicking about — here’s what the science actually says, and what you can do to protect yourself. BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): “Cicada’, AKA BA.3.2 in science speak, is a variant to Read more…
A: Quick CPR and use of an AED can save a life! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 6, 2023. When someone’s heart stops beating, there are three things to do. First, call 911. Second, get the AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, because it can help Read more…
