I heard that US life expectancy fell again. Does this mean *my* lifespan will be shorter?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A: Not necessarily. Despite the name, life expectancy doesn’t predict the lifespan of individuals. But as a “snapshot” of mortality in the US, the news is not good. Recent U.S. CDC estimates show a loss of a 2.7 years of life expectancy in 2021 compared to 2019. Surprisingly, despite the vaccine roll-out, U.S. life expectancy Read more…
How often should we be getting a vaccine against whooping cough?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: How often should we be getting a vaccine against whooping cough? – Courtney from TX Short answer: adults need a Tdap shot every 10 years & in the 3rd trimester of *each* pregnancy. Who needs a whooping cough vaccine Whooping cough is another name for pertussis. The vaccine for adults and older kids is Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
A: Not necessarily. Despite the name, life expectancy doesn’t predict the lifespan of individuals. But as a “snapshot” of mortality in the US, the news is not good. Recent U.S. CDC estimates show a loss of a 2.7 years of life expectancy in 2021 compared to 2019. Surprisingly, despite the vaccine roll-out, U.S. life expectancy Read more…
How often should we be getting a vaccine against whooping cough?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: How often should we be getting a vaccine against whooping cough? – Courtney from TX Short answer: adults need a Tdap shot every 10 years & in the 3rd trimester of *each* pregnancy. Who needs a whooping cough vaccine Whooping cough is another name for pertussis. The vaccine for adults and older kids is Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive Health
Alexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
Q: How often should we be getting a vaccine against whooping cough? – Courtney from TX Short answer: adults need a Tdap shot every 10 years & in the 3rd trimester of *each* pregnancy. Who needs a whooping cough vaccine Whooping cough is another name for pertussis. The vaccine for adults and older kids is Read more…
Is it safe to skip periods on birth control?
Reproductive HealthAlexandra Hall, MD
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
Yes, you can safely skip periods on hormonal birth control. Menstrual periods are often no fun. Aside from the hassle, they can also cause cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches, and mood symptoms. In severe cases, periods can be disabling, disrupting work, school, family life, and self-care. Wouldn’t it be great to just skip them? You actually Read more…
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
Mental HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
Content Warning: This post discusses the prevention of death by suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that there is help available. People can call, text 988 or chat here in the U.S. For TTY (teletypewriter) Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. Línea de Prevención del Suicidio Read more…
Q: Does hormonal birth control have consequences for mental health?
Mental Health Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing Travel
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
A: It’s possible but unlikely for most people. Hormonal forms of birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, and some types of IUD, can occasionally cause mood side effects. This makes sense, as there are receptors for these hormones in brain cells. It appears that for most people, any mood symptoms that occur Read more…
Q: What’s the update on COVID-sniffing dogs?
Testing and Contact Tracing TravelLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
Vaccines
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
A: TL;DR. Dogs have proven their awesome ability to identify the smell of COVID-19 patients, but the logistics and cost are slowing down widespread implementation. As we’ve reported in prior posts, medical detection dogs have the miraculous capacity to sniff out COVID-19 patients from their sweat, saliva, or urine. This super sniffing power may allow Read more…
Should I get my COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time?
VaccinesAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact Tracing
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
It’s safe to get both vaccines at the same time. Some may choose to separate the doses. Whatever you choose, get both! Almost everyone is due for a vaccine this fall. Flu vaccines are recommended every year for people 6 months of age and older. People over age 11 who have not had a COVID-19 Read more…
🌟🌟Free COVID-19 rapid test kit ALERT🌟🌟
Testing and Contact TracingAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
Do you live in WI, MN or WA? You can get up to 5 free rapid tests sent to your household now (varies by State)! Here are the steps: 1. Go to sayyescovidhometest.org 2. Enter your zip code to confirm eligibility 3. Click on ‘Send Me My Tests’ button 4. Enter your address information and Read more…
Omicron-updated booster shots are now available in the US!
VaccinesMalia Jones, PhD MPH
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
The new, improved, omicron-specific vaccine formula is now on shelves across the US! So if you’ve been holding out, here’s your moment. The booster is recommended for *everyone* aged 12 and up, at least 2 months from their last dose. Yes, everyone. No if’s or then’s. Everyone over age 11. Two months from your last Read more…
I know I don’t want to be pregnant, so *how* can I plan ahead?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
A: Planning ahead is the right idea! Sometimes pregnancy happens despite our best efforts. Fortunately, there are many safe & effective methods to prevent or respond to an unplanned pregnancy. And many of them are available via telemedicine and online shopping. Here’s a how-to guide to the ABC’s of planning ahead. The important thing is Read more…
Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants Videos
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
Burnout is not a clinical diagnosis but a state of being. There are a few things that can help you deal with burnout. But the biggest thing is taking a pause so that you can re-evaluate the best way to restore your energy. Dr. Christina Maslach, who did a lot of the early work on Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 09-02-22
Reproductive Health Videos
Get the facts on birth control / contraception in this live Q&A session. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic with: * Alexandra Hall, MD: Family physician, lecturer & Reproductive Health Squad member at DP * Chana Davis, PhD: Geneticist, Fueled by Science founder & Contributing Writer at DP ➡️ Welcome and Intros (0:00-1:50) Read more…
Tired of hearing about variants? Unfortunately they are here to stay.
COVID Variants VideosJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus is going to keep evolving, and that means that different versions of the virus will keep emerging, become dominant, and then get outpaced by a different variant. Part of this has to do with what’s called “immune escape,” or “immune evasion.” That’s not unique to this coronavirus, of course. Other viruses that Read more…
