Can some medications make me more heat sensitive?
General Health Hot Health Topics Staying Safe
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
With much of the country suffering from extreme heat right now, we thought reposting this article from September 2024 was a good idea. Stay safe out there! Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To Read more…
Can we prevent food allergies in young children?
Families/Kids General Health
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
While there is no miracle cure to prevent food allergies, it’s a good idea to introduce common food allergens like nuts and eggs frequently when starting solids, especially in infants with eczema or who have other food allergies. Every baby is different, so check with your pediatric clinician or lactation consultant to be sure your Read more…
What are your favorite stress-busters?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
🌞Summertime and the living is easy…right? 🌞 Well not always. Even as many of us enjoy our favorite season of the year, we’re stressed by what’s going on in the world. Those Nerdy Girls often chat amongst themselves about ways to (try to!) stay calm and grounded in stressful times. We thought we’d share some Read more…
Thimerosal is safe
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Thimerosal is safe. It’s only used in some multi-dose flu shots and not in routine childhood vaccines. This week the newly appointed vaccine advisors to the CDC are expected to meet to vote on “recommendations regarding thimerosal containing flu vaccines.” [archived link] Thimerosal, also known as ethyl mercury [archived link], is a harmless preservative found Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
With much of the country suffering from extreme heat right now, we thought reposting this article from September 2024 was a good idea. Stay safe out there! Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. To Read more…
Can we prevent food allergies in young children?
Families/Kids General HealthAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
While there is no miracle cure to prevent food allergies, it’s a good idea to introduce common food allergens like nuts and eggs frequently when starting solids, especially in infants with eczema or who have other food allergies. Every baby is different, so check with your pediatric clinician or lactation consultant to be sure your Read more…
What are your favorite stress-busters?
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
🌞Summertime and the living is easy…right? 🌞 Well not always. Even as many of us enjoy our favorite season of the year, we’re stressed by what’s going on in the world. Those Nerdy Girls often chat amongst themselves about ways to (try to!) stay calm and grounded in stressful times. We thought we’d share some Read more…
Thimerosal is safe
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Thimerosal is safe. It’s only used in some multi-dose flu shots and not in routine childhood vaccines. This week the newly appointed vaccine advisors to the CDC are expected to meet to vote on “recommendations regarding thimerosal containing flu vaccines.” [archived link] Thimerosal, also known as ethyl mercury [archived link], is a harmless preservative found Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
While there is no miracle cure to prevent food allergies, it’s a good idea to introduce common food allergens like nuts and eggs frequently when starting solids, especially in infants with eczema or who have other food allergies. Every baby is different, so check with your pediatric clinician or lactation consultant to be sure your Read more…
What are your favorite stress-busters?
Mental HealthThose Nerdy Girls
🌞Summertime and the living is easy…right? 🌞 Well not always. Even as many of us enjoy our favorite season of the year, we’re stressed by what’s going on in the world. Those Nerdy Girls often chat amongst themselves about ways to (try to!) stay calm and grounded in stressful times. We thought we’d share some Read more…
Thimerosal is safe
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Thimerosal is safe. It’s only used in some multi-dose flu shots and not in routine childhood vaccines. This week the newly appointed vaccine advisors to the CDC are expected to meet to vote on “recommendations regarding thimerosal containing flu vaccines.” [archived link] Thimerosal, also known as ethyl mercury [archived link], is a harmless preservative found Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
🌞Summertime and the living is easy…right? 🌞 Well not always. Even as many of us enjoy our favorite season of the year, we’re stressed by what’s going on in the world. Those Nerdy Girls often chat amongst themselves about ways to (try to!) stay calm and grounded in stressful times. We thought we’d share some Read more…
Thimerosal is safe
Uncertainty and Misinformation VaccinesThose Nerdy Girls
Thimerosal is safe. It’s only used in some multi-dose flu shots and not in routine childhood vaccines. This week the newly appointed vaccine advisors to the CDC are expected to meet to vote on “recommendations regarding thimerosal containing flu vaccines.” [archived link] Thimerosal, also known as ethyl mercury [archived link], is a harmless preservative found Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Thimerosal is safe. It’s only used in some multi-dose flu shots and not in routine childhood vaccines. This week the newly appointed vaccine advisors to the CDC are expected to meet to vote on “recommendations regarding thimerosal containing flu vaccines.” [archived link] Thimerosal, also known as ethyl mercury [archived link], is a harmless preservative found Read more…
How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial JusticeMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial JusticeGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial JusticeMacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial JusticeGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
Wait, there is more than one type of measles?
Infectious DiseasesCynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
You probably know there is an ongoing outbreak of measles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but did you know that there are several different diseases with “measles” in their everyday name? The disease “measles” is caused by a virus. A virus is a tiny particle stuffed with its own instruction booklet on how Read more…
How can I keep kids safe around water?
Families/Kids Staying SafeSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some healthy, fun exercise outdoors and there are simple steps that we can take to protect children from water injury and drowning. Learn CPR, fence off pools, keep a watchful eye on children around water, teach kiddos how to swim, and use life jackets Read more…
What is the ACIP and why does it matter?
Health Policy Hot Health Topics VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health Topics
Those Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bases their recommendations for adult and childhood vaccines on the ACIP recommendations. On June 9, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services removed Read more…
A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening
General Health Hot Health TopicsThose Nerdy Girls
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
PSA testing is the most common way to help detect prostate cancer. Screening typically begins between ages 40 and 50, but there is no universal guideline. Talk to your clinician to find out the right time for you. The earlier we detect prostate cancer, the better. You might’ve heard in the news about former President Read more…
Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!
General Health Health Policy Hot Health Topics
Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical breakthroughs. Right now, the funding for scientific and medical research is at risk. We all can help! Here are some resources to get you started. Science changes lives, fuels our economy, trains the next generation and offers hope through medical Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial JusticeJune is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Can optimism help us heal from trauma?
Mental HealthKelly Valentin
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General Health
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring what hurts — it means holding on to the hope that things can get better. And yes, that hope can make a difference by making things feel a little more manageable as we heal. When we think about healing from trauma, optimism might not be the first thing that comes to Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do?
General HealthSarah Whitley Coles, MD
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
I’m stressing out about gaining weight. What can I do? As summer approaches, people start putting a lot of weight on their weight. But your health is more than just a number. Here are some ideas to help you focus on what really matters. Maybe you have noticed that your clothes aren’t fitting the same. Read more…
Is your clinician treating the “root cause” of your problem?
Clinical Symptoms General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General Health
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Possibly not, but the reality is that we’re still figuring out the root cause of most things! Let’s say you’ve been feeling really tired lately, so you go see your clinician and they ask about your stress levels and run a bunch of labs, maybe even a sleep study. But everything is normal. Now what? Read more…
What happens after a cancer diagnosis?
General HealthClara Ke, BSN, RN
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious Diseases
Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Information overload is a common challenge. Understand who’s on your cancer care team, use your information resources, and share your journey with those you trust. The biopsy report comes back with the news you never wanted to hear: cancer. Your head begins to swim at the thought of the diagnosis, as well as all the Read more…
What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May?
Hot Health Topics Infectious DiseasesCynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments Vaccines
Sandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
We have now surpassed 1000 cases of measles in the US. How can we control the outbreak? Update on numbers Confirmed cases are correct as of Friday May 23, 2025 (Note that the CDC updates their numbers on Friday at noon) ➡️ There are now more than 1000 cases of measles across the US. ⬆️ Read more…
What exactly are Ethics, and how important are they in human medical research?
Treatments VaccinesSandy Laping
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
Ethics are a set of principles that help us figure out what’s right and wrong. In medical research, they help to keep the people taking part safe, make sure the research does more good than harm, and ensure the results can be trusted. Bottom line up front – Medical research is strictly regulated, and ethical Read more…
