What’s your guidance about calcium supplements?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Calcium from foods is best, but supplements can help fill nutrition gaps when needed. Just be sure that your total calcium intake from food and supplements doesn’t exceed your recommended daily amount, and check with your clinician or pharmacist first. We’ve been hearing for years that we need to get enough calcium from food or Read more…
Don’t get fooled by apples and oranges.
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Camille Seaberry, MPS
When you see headlines about changes in something scary like crime or disease, make sure it’s an apples-to-apples comparison. Otherwise, you might get fooled by faulty statistics. Let’s say you’re new to birdwatching. You want to know whether birds of a certain color—gray, for example—are most common near your house. You grab your notebook and Read more…
Do we all have worms?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
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
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
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…
Q and A on shingles – part 2
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
Calcium from foods is best, but supplements can help fill nutrition gaps when needed. Just be sure that your total calcium intake from food and supplements doesn’t exceed your recommended daily amount, and check with your clinician or pharmacist first. We’ve been hearing for years that we need to get enough calcium from food or Read more…
Don’t get fooled by apples and oranges.
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyCamille Seaberry, MPS
When you see headlines about changes in something scary like crime or disease, make sure it’s an apples-to-apples comparison. Otherwise, you might get fooled by faulty statistics. Let’s say you’re new to birdwatching. You want to know whether birds of a certain color—gray, for example—are most common near your house. You grab your notebook and Read more…
Do we all have worms?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
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
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
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…
Q and A on shingles – part 2
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
When you see headlines about changes in something scary like crime or disease, make sure it’s an apples-to-apples comparison. Otherwise, you might get fooled by faulty statistics. Let’s say you’re new to birdwatching. You want to know whether birds of a certain color—gray, for example—are most common near your house. You grab your notebook and Read more…
Do we all have worms?
General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
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
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
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…
Q and A on shingles – part 2
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
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 TreatmentsCynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
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…
Q and A on shingles – part 2
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
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…
Q and A on shingles – part 2
Infectious Diseases Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
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…
Should we be afraid of toxic mold?
General HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
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…
Why kids get sick in fall so much (and what you can do about it) – UPDATE
Families/Kids Infectious DiseasesAshley Sever, MPH
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
Uncategorized
Those Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
We are so grateful to our readers for your engagement, thoughtfulness, and care for your community both in your day to day lives and your community here online. We have heard from many of you 4-5 main concerns regarding this post: masking, ventilation, the seasonality of COVID, the frequency of childhood illnesses and the subsequent Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service.
UncategorizedThose Nerdy Girls
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Ashley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is one of the federal uniformed services of the U.S. made up of highly skilled public health professionals. Think of them as America’s Health Responders. Officers in the USPHS work on the frontlines of public Read more…
Why Kids Get Sick So Much in Fall (And What You Can Do About It)
Families/Kids Infectious DiseasesAshley Sever, MPH
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
Frequent illnesses in kids are usually normal this time of year, and parents and caregivers can take small science-backed steps to help. Fall is here—the season of crunchy leaves, cozy meals, and…endless sniffles. If your child seems to catch every bug floating around this time of year, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything Read more…
Q and A on shingles
Infectious Diseases Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
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…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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
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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
TL; DR: There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of suicide. Read on to learn more about the different levels of prevention. Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death from suicide. If 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 PolicyHeather 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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may 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…
There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases Vaccines
The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them. These changes mean that the COVID-19 vaccines may be harder to access this year than in the past. But their importance has not changed, nor has the science that supports their effectiveness. If you have the ability, you 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…
How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General Health
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may 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 workplace culture be healthier for everyone?
General HealthDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances. When everyone feels supported to care for their health at work, the whole team benefits. Most of us can feel it — stress from work shows up in our 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may 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…
Why are people on social media worried about statins?
General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
Despite the discussions on social media, statins are a safe and effective medication option for lowering “bad” cholesterol. Statins reduce the risk of heart events. A doctor I know well once told me something really important about medications: “There is no free lunch in pharmacology.” He meant that no matter what amazing thing a drug Read more…
Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Families/Kids Vaccines VideosThose Nerdy Girls
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
🙋♀️🙋♂️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…
Busting Flu Shot Myths!
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there about the flu shot. Time to break some of them down and set the record straight! Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original written on September 29, 2022. Myth: The flu vaccine causes the flu. Fact: Nope! There are multiple formulations Read more…
How might I tell the difference between love bombing and genuine affection?
Mental HealthKelly Valentin
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
Love bombing can feel like genuine affection at first, but looking at pace, consistency, and respect for our boundaries can help us tell the difference. When someone shows us attention, warmth, or interest early on, it can feel very exciting and new! However, if that affection feels unusually intense or moves too fast, we may Read more…
