Posts by Those Nerdy Girls

Summer is for reading! What books are you reading? August 26, 2026

It’s Back to School Season! Are your kids up-to-date on their vaccines? August 14, 2026

What is the Air Quality Index? And how can you use it to stay safe? July 22, 2026

What are heuristics, and why does this matter? July 13, 2026

What is self-care, and why is it Important? June 22, 2026

Today is Juneteenth. June 19, 2026

How can I keep kids safe around water? June 8, 2026

Mental Health Matters Every Month: Let’s Talk About It. May 18, 2026

Q: If masks work, why can I still smell farts when I’m wearing one? April 1, 2026

April 1, 2025, The Day the Science Died March 31, 2026

How can I prevent falls at home? March 23, 2026

Happy Birthday to Us!! March 13, 2026

Who is John Snow, the father of Epidemiology? March 12, 2026

Has there been a recent increase in the number of people who identify as transgender? March 2, 2026

Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS February 19, 2026

Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin February 19, 2026

Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA February 18, 2026

You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true? February 17, 2026

Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth? February 16, 2026

Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. February 13, 2026

What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning? February 9, 2026

How can I talk to my child about the news? January 27, 2026

Q: What does science say about gender identity? January 19, 2026

Q: Can I search for questions already answered by Those Nerdy Girls? January 2, 2026

Is setting a New Year’s Resolution a recipe for disaster? December 26, 2025

Wishing Peace and Love to All December 25, 2025

There are lots of different types of “pills” related to pregnancy. December 19, 2025

Help! How can I stop the spread of a “stomach flu” caused by Norovirus? December 15, 2025

What is the Vessel Sanitation Program? November 4, 2025

What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry? October 29, 2025

This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot. October 25, 2025

Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? October 23, 2025

What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? October 22, 2025

What is commitment bias? October 20, 2025

What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain? October 15, 2025

October 11, 2025, is the 13th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl October 11, 2025

Q and A on shingles – part 2 October 6, 2025

“Is that the Navy?” An introduction to the United States Public Health Service. October 1, 2025

Q and A on shingles September 29, 2025

Why do we give newborn babies the Hepatitis B vaccine? September 15, 2025

Is there an Autism Epidemic? September 10, 2025

How long does it take to grieve the death of a loved one? September 3, 2025

Busting Vasectomy Myths! September 1, 2025

What can we learn from CDC’s Mapping Injury, Overdose, and Violence Dashboard? July 31, 2025

How to talk to conspiracy theorists July 22, 2025

Let’s talk about Lyme disease. July 14, 2025

What are your favorite stress-busters? June 26, 2025

Thimerosal is safe June 25, 2025

A PSA 📣 on PSA testing: What to know about prostate cancer screening June 10, 2025

How will government funding cuts affect the CDC? May 9, 2025

What happens behind the scenes at Those Nerdy Girls? March 11, 2025

Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. March 8, 2025

What is the CDC, and what does it do? March 5, 2025