Should I get the flu vaccine while I’m pregnant?
Infectious Diseases Reproductive Health Vaccines
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
A: YES! The flu vaccine protects against the higher risk of severe flu disease during pregnancy AND protects the newborn from flu during the first few months of life. TL;DR: Flu season looks especially bad this year. Influenza (“the flu”) vaccination is strongly recommended in pregnancy. Because the virus is seasonal, vaccination is recommended as Read more…
We can still do our part.
Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
You may have noticed the headlines in the past month or two. Kids, especially the littlest ones, have been increasingly at risk as we have seen more children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illnesses since August 2022. For babies in the 0-6 month group, it is estimated that 1 in 500 has been admitted Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: YES! The flu vaccine protects against the higher risk of severe flu disease during pregnancy AND protects the newborn from flu during the first few months of life. TL;DR: Flu season looks especially bad this year. Influenza (“the flu”) vaccination is strongly recommended in pregnancy. Because the virus is seasonal, vaccination is recommended as Read more…
We can still do our part.
Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
You may have noticed the headlines in the past month or two. Kids, especially the littlest ones, have been increasingly at risk as we have seen more children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illnesses since August 2022. For babies in the 0-6 month group, it is estimated that 1 in 500 has been admitted Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious Diseases
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
You may have noticed the headlines in the past month or two. Kids, especially the littlest ones, have been increasingly at risk as we have seen more children admitted to the hospital for respiratory illnesses since August 2022. For babies in the 0-6 month group, it is estimated that 1 in 500 has been admitted Read more…
Is this bad RSV and flu season due to an “immunity debt?”
Infectious DiseasesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: Yes and No. But the term itself is proving confusing and unhelpful. TL;DR: There is no “immunity debt” for individuals. We don’t need to get infected to protect us from…. getting infected. The fewer pathogen exposures over a lifetime, the better. (Just ask previous generations who suffered through measles, cholera, polio, smallpox, etc). For Read more…
How do I know if we have RSV, the flu, or COVID-19?
Families/Kids Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
The short answer is: process of elimination. First, rule out COVID-19 with a home test (with nose+throat swab technique! See link below). If that’s negative, assess your symptoms. If your first symptoms are drippy nose/sneezing, it’s more likely RSV. If your symptoms start out with a sudden high fever and body aches, it’s more likely Read more…
NERDY GIRL SWAG IS HERE!!
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
The moment you’ve all been waiting for….. NERDY GIRL SWAG!!! Just in time for your holiday shopping, we are thrilled to launch our new store with something special for all the Nerds in your life. Your purchases will help financially support the science communication mission of Those Nerdy Girls. P.S. We’d love to see pics Read more…
I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit?
General HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: Recovering from nicotine dependence is not about willpower. It is about brain science. Nicotine dependence is a chronic disease that creates long-term changes in your brain. Recovery is possible but may require medical support. Ask your primary care team or a tobacco treatment specialist for help. Read on for more details. A link for Read more…
How will having an abortion impact my mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVID
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: While it is perfectly natural to experience some mixed emotions and even some sadness and anxiety after having an abortion, the research shows that the vast majority of people who get abortions feel satisfied with their decision and do not regret the choice. The best data we have on this issue is from something Read more…
Does Paxlovid reduce the risk of Long Covid?
Long COVIDSarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: A new study out of the Veterans Health Administration suggests that Paxlovid may reduce the risk of Long Covid. This study is not yet peer reviewed (take it with a grain of salt) but it is hopeful! Paxlovid, also called ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir, reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. A new study now suggests Read more…
What’s this new at-home colon cancer test?
General HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: The at-home colon cancer screening test uses a self-collected stool sample to look for signs of cancer DNA. It is an effective and convenient screening test option for most people aged 45-75. The at-home DNA test (marketed as Cologuard in the U.S. and Colo-Alert in Europe) is a newer option for colon cancer screening. Read more…
If you haven’t already… GO get your flu shot NOW!
Infectious Diseases VaccinesJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious Diseases
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year. Hospitals, especially pediatric hospitals, are filling up with a mix of RSV, COVID, and flu. We have vaccines for 2 of those 3 infections…let’s use them! Source: CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Do flu shots work?
Infectious DiseasesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General Health
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
Yes. Annual flu vaccines prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of flu and save thousands of lives every year. The answer to the question “how well do they work” isn’t black and white because it changes from year to year, and even sometimes within a season. But even in a year when the flu vaccine Read more…
What does the science say about Daylight Saving Time?
General HealthLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
A: TL; DR. Permanent Standard Time is best for our sleep and circadian biology, which is fundamental to overall health and well-being. Sleep and circadian scientists advocate for ending the twice annual shifting of the clock. However, rather than switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time (which has more light at the end of the day), Read more…
