Can reaching back out heal what hurt me?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
That urge to reach back out after conflict, distance, or even estrangement is hard to ignore. For some of us, reconnection can be deeply healing, while for others, it can reopen old wounds. We have hovered over someone’s name in our phone, replayed old conversations in our heads, or imagined what it would be like Read more…
Has there been a recent increase in the number of people who identify as transgender?
Data and Metrics Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
The overall number of people who identify as transgender in the U.S. is estimated to have increased over the past ~10+ years, particularly among those aged 13-24 years. TL;DR: There has been an increase in the total number of people estimated to identify as transgender in the U.S. overall, especially among teens and young adults. Read more…
Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors
Nerdy Nexus Social and Racial Justice
Nerdy Nexus – where science and health meet society Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors Public health is full of interesting puzzles: How do we keep everyone safe while respecting personal choices? Civil rights ensure we *all* get a fair shot at being healthy—access to good healthcare, safe Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
Black History Month: A century of Black women breaking barriers in STEM
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
This year’s Black History Month theme—”A Century of Black History Commemorations”—reminds us to honor a full century of contributions while charting the path forward. For Black women in STEM, this century tells a story of groundbreaking achievement against extraordinary odds. These women include the NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose calculations Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
That urge to reach back out after conflict, distance, or even estrangement is hard to ignore. For some of us, reconnection can be deeply healing, while for others, it can reopen old wounds. We have hovered over someone’s name in our phone, replayed old conversations in our heads, or imagined what it would be like Read more…
Has there been a recent increase in the number of people who identify as transgender?
Data and Metrics Reproductive HealthThose Nerdy Girls
The overall number of people who identify as transgender in the U.S. is estimated to have increased over the past ~10+ years, particularly among those aged 13-24 years. TL;DR: There has been an increase in the total number of people estimated to identify as transgender in the U.S. overall, especially among teens and young adults. Read more…
Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors
Nerdy Nexus Social and Racial Justice
Nerdy Nexus – where science and health meet society Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors Public health is full of interesting puzzles: How do we keep everyone safe while respecting personal choices? Civil rights ensure we *all* get a fair shot at being healthy—access to good healthcare, safe Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health Treatments
Andrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
Black History Month: A century of Black women breaking barriers in STEM
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
This year’s Black History Month theme—”A Century of Black History Commemorations”—reminds us to honor a full century of contributions while charting the path forward. For Black women in STEM, this century tells a story of groundbreaking achievement against extraordinary odds. These women include the NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose calculations Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
The overall number of people who identify as transgender in the U.S. is estimated to have increased over the past ~10+ years, particularly among those aged 13-24 years. TL;DR: There has been an increase in the total number of people estimated to identify as transgender in the U.S. overall, especially among teens and young adults. Read more…
Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors
Nerdy Nexus Social and Racial Justice
Nerdy Nexus – where science and health meet society Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors Public health is full of interesting puzzles: How do we keep everyone safe while respecting personal choices? Civil rights ensure we *all* get a fair shot at being healthy—access to good healthcare, safe Read more…
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies and supportive medications exist.
Families/Kids General Health TreatmentsAndrea Harmony, NP-C, PMHS
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
Black History Month: A century of Black women breaking barriers in STEM
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
This year’s Black History Month theme—”A Century of Black History Commemorations”—reminds us to honor a full century of contributions while charting the path forward. For Black women in STEM, this century tells a story of groundbreaking achievement against extraordinary odds. These women include the NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose calculations Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health Policy
Guest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best medicine. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), effective therapies for social/communication symptoms and medications to help co-occurring conditions (depression, anxiety, irritability) exist. Continued research is needed, but in the meantime, avoiding unproven and harmful therapies is the best Read more…
Black History Month: A century of Black women breaking barriers in STEM
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
This year’s Black History Month theme—”A Century of Black History Commemorations”—reminds us to honor a full century of contributions while charting the path forward. For Black women in STEM, this century tells a story of groundbreaking achievement against extraordinary odds. These women include the NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose calculations Read more…
What Is Implementation Science?
General Health Health PolicyGuest Author Bertha A. Hidalgo, PhD, MPH, FACE
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Implementation science is the study of how to make sure good, evidence-based ideas in medicine and public health actually reach people. In the hospital, very sick patients may need a central line to receive important medicines and fluids. In the past, these helpful tubes too often led to serious infections in the bloodstream. Doctors already Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl Camille Seaberry, MPS
Women in STEMThose Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Camille Seaberry, MPS Camille is a professional data nerd. As a senior research associate at DataHaven, a nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, she does data analysis, data science, and data Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerd Kelly Valentin
Women in STEMThose Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEM
Those Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting Kelly Valentin Kelly has a passion for psychiatric epidemiology, and her research interests include psychopharmacology, behavioral health, social determinants of mental health outcomes, and psychopathology. Currently, she is pursuing a Master Read more…
Black History Month: Celebrating Nerdy Girl MacKenzie Isaac, MA
Women in STEMThose Nerdy Girls
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive Health
Those Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
For Black History Month we are excited to celebrate the fabulous Black Nerds that are part of Those Nerdy Girls. Today we are highlighting MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA, CHES® Kenzie is a social epidemiologist and health communications specialist who loves discussing all things health equity. Her specific research passions are the sociology of body image; Read more…
You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it’s true?
Data Literacy Uncertainty and MisinformationThe Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true. What is causality anyway? Causality means that one thing directly makes another thing happen. For example, flipping a light switch (A) causes the light to turn on (B), so A causes B. But ice cream Read more…
Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Families/Kids Mental Health Reproductive HealthThose Nerdy Girls
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental Health
Those Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
A: Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers, which hit the pause button on puberty and are reversible, significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future surgeries. (Note: This post was updated by Those Nerdy Girls from the original published on January 23, 2024.) A recent study showed that Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
Mental HealthThose Nerdy Girls
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. In keeping with our tradition of offering practical advice to our readers and addressing mental health consequences of public health crises, we have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times. We are living Read more…
What are febrile seizures?
Families/Kids General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally not a cause for major concern. A febrile seizure can happen in a child between the ages six months to five years old when they have a fever. A true Read more…
What’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
General Health VideosThose Nerdy Girls
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health Treatments
Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Heavy metals, like lead, can build up in the body and cause poisoning or toxicity. For most people, this is unlikely to happen from everyday exposures. Your clinician can tell you if testing is a good idea. Heavy metal toxicity can be very dangerous, but it is the amount of heavy metals that you’re in Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial JusticeQ: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Osteoporosis treatment options: pills, injections, or lifestyle changes — how do I choose what’s right for me?
General Health TreatmentsDaphne Berryhill, RPh
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Managing osteoporosis begins with lifestyle approaches. Medication can further lower the chance of a bone break from osteoporosis. Your clinician can help you decide which treatment is right for you. When my mom was first diagnosed with osteoporosis, she was both surprised and upset. The idea of thinning bones is an unsettling thought. It’s especially hard to Read more…
What is H. Flu?
Infectious DiseasesRebecca Raskin-Wish
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/Kids
Those Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. H. flu isn’t a virus; it’s a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses, from a sinus or ear infection to pneumonia and meningitis. There are a few different types of H. flu, but type b is the one we’ll talk Read more…
How can I talk to my child about the news?
Families/KidsThose Nerdy Girls
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and Metrics
Claire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly. (NOTE: This post was originally published on November 8, 2023.) Many children have questions about what is happening in the world. They may feel afraid, upset, confused, and even guilty. Helping them talk about what they see or hear and Read more…
Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Data and MetricsClaire Wilkinson, MPH
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is missing. Otherwise, entire communities can be overlooked. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): When people are counted accurately, their needs become visible. This visibility is the first step toward Read more…
What’s a health scam?
Uncertainty and MisinformationClara Ke, BSN, RN
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
Health scams are products or treatments claiming to prevent, treat, or cure certain health conditions but aren’t proven safe or effective for those uses. Health scams not only hurt your wallet but also can lead to serious, even deadly, injury from faux products or treatments. They can delay you from getting appropriate medical diagnosis or Read more…
