Do you know how you are going to feed your family this month?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Update: A federal judge ruled that emergency funds can be used for SNAP, but it’s not yet clear if this applies to all states or only those involved in the lawsuit. The decision could also be appealed or delayed. Even if funds are released, it will take time for them to reach families. That’s why Read more…
Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities: What We Know and What Can Help
Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support. But when prevention and support programs are adapted to fit rural life, they can make a real difference – improving safety, expanding options, and helping build healthy relationships across communities. Intimate partner violence Read more…
What resources are available to help feed me and my family?
Social and Racial Justice Videos
If you’re struggling to find food, you are not alone. The team at Those Nerdy Girls cares and wants to make sure you know how to get help, and if you have extra we want to make sure you know how to help others. Here are some resources that may help you. 🥫 The Emergency Read more…
What is Chagas disease, and why is it in the news?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Update: A federal judge ruled that emergency funds can be used for SNAP, but it’s not yet clear if this applies to all states or only those involved in the lawsuit. The decision could also be appealed or delayed. Even if funds are released, it will take time for them to reach families. That’s why Read more…
Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities: What We Know and What Can Help
Health Policy Social and Racial JusticeIlana Gerjuoy, MPH
People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support. But when prevention and support programs are adapted to fit rural life, they can make a real difference – improving safety, expanding options, and helping build healthy relationships across communities. Intimate partner violence Read more…
What resources are available to help feed me and my family?
Social and Racial Justice Videos
If you’re struggling to find food, you are not alone. The team at Those Nerdy Girls cares and wants to make sure you know how to get help, and if you have extra we want to make sure you know how to help others. Here are some resources that may help you. 🥫 The Emergency Read more…
What is Chagas disease, and why is it in the news?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support. But when prevention and support programs are adapted to fit rural life, they can make a real difference – improving safety, expanding options, and helping build healthy relationships across communities. Intimate partner violence Read more…
What resources are available to help feed me and my family?
Social and Racial Justice Videos
If you’re struggling to find food, you are not alone. The team at Those Nerdy Girls cares and wants to make sure you know how to get help, and if you have extra we want to make sure you know how to help others. Here are some resources that may help you. 🥫 The Emergency Read more…
What is Chagas disease, and why is it in the news?
Infectious DiseasesRebecca Raskin-Wish
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
What does “exposure” mean while pregnant & should I worry?
Reproductive Health VideosThose Nerdy Girls
TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
Mental Health
Kelly Valentin
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
TL;DR: We (clinicians and researchers) generally worry the most about long-term, high dose exposure to things during pregnancy. Using acetaminophen at recommended doses for short periods of time during pregnancy is extremely unlikely to cause significant long-term harm. 👀 In this video, OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what Read more…
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
Mental HealthKelly Valentin
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data Literacy
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
The holidays are coming! The lights are up, festive music is playing loudly, and ads are full of big dinners and gift piles. But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can become lonely. Around the world, loneliness and money stress often appear together, especially when the holiday pressures tell us that Read more…
Q: What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?
Data LiteracySarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Those Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
A: Good question! Sensitivity and specificity are characteristics of a medical test that help us determine how useful that test is and how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all and end-all. We also want to know the positive and negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! (NOTE: Read more…
This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your flu shot.
Infectious Diseases VaccinesThose Nerdy Girls
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General Health
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions). To learn more, head to our latest flu shot posts 👇: https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-shot-25/ https://thosenerdygirls.org/busting-flu-shot-myths-2/ Big picture: Getting the flu shot is an effective way to keep people from getting the flu as well as reduce illness severity, hospitalization, and death. If you Read more…
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
General HealthRebecca Raskin-Wish
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy. Biopsies have come under fire on social media recently. People are saying that biopsies aren’t safe because they can “seed” the cancer. Seeding is the term used for cancer Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy?
Reproductive Health VideosThose Nerdy Girls
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Sandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Are there longterm studies on using acetaminophen or Tylenol during pregnancy? It’s very understandable to have questions about using acetaminophen during pregnancy. There’s a lot of information and noise out there that’s hard to sort through. Don’t hesitate to ask your clinician if you have concerns. 🧡 Watch as OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks it Read more…
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Infectious Diseases VaccinesSandy Laping, MSc
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Community immunity (aka “herd immunity”) is a really important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases… and just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same. Did you know? The term herd immunity was first used when British scientists back in Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy?
Families/Kids Reproductive Health VideosThose Nerdy Girls
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
What are the limitations of current studies on using Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy? Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright breaks down the limitations of current studies on using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol) during pregnancy. 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow Read more…
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Aging General HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive Health
Chana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis. With over 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as a disease that is rarely publicly discussed with much surrounding stigma, it is only natural that many people have questions about what it Read more…
A candid look at breast cancer risk
General Health Reproductive HealthChana Davis, PhD
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. (This post was originally published on October 30, 2024.) A candid look at breast cancer risk It’s time to shift the conversation about breast cancer risk and be candid Read more…
What is commitment bias?
Data Literacy VideosThose Nerdy Girls
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy Notes
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Commitment bias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella Kountourides (@GabriellaExplains) talks about why we do it and how it limits our personal growth and ability to learn from mistakes — but Read more…
How to talk to your loved ones about end of life wishes
General Health Nerdy NotesRebecca Raskin-Wish
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive Health
Katherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
It’s important to have discussions about what you want the end of your time on earth to look like and have a healthcare proxy and an advance directive in place. When my sister and I were teenagers, my mom sat us down, and in a potentially more dramatic fashion than the moment called for, she Read more…
What are Dense Breasts?
Reproductive HealthKatherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more here. What are Dense Breasts? We say breasts are dense if they have more fibrous and connective tissue. Less dense breasts have more fat and less fibrous tissue. Tissue is typically graded from A through D in terms of density. A is almost entirely fat, while D Read more…
What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain?
Clinical Symptoms Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosThose Nerdy Girls
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General Health
Ashley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Here’s what Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know about pain and fever during pregnancy, including using acetaminophen (Tylenol or Paracetamol). Stay tuned for more from this series coming soon! 🤓 Those Nerdy Girls want to help you stay on the frontline of science and health information. ✨ Follow us on Read more…
Do you know the signs of stroke?
Clinical Symptoms General HealthAshley Sever, MPH
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. [archived link], but many people don’t know the common warning signs. As World Stroke Day approaches, learn the signs of stroke and know when to act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time). A stroke [archived link] happens when blood supply to the brain is blocked Read more…
Wait, there’s a nasal spray that prevents COVID-19 infection? Yes, please! ..or is it too good to be true?
COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Treatments
A recent study showed some promising results that azelastine nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. ❓ What is azelastine? Azelastine (Ah-zeah-las-teen) is an allergy medication that works by blocking histamine, the substance your body releases when you have an allergic reaction. Histamine causes allergic symptoms Read more…
