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Those Nerdy Girls trust vaccines and know they’ve saved many lives so we are taking a moment to celebrate them in August, since it is National Immunization Awareness Month. At Those Nerdy Girls, we argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! Instead of hoping there Read more... The post August is National Immunization Awareness Month.…
mFlusiva, or mRNA-1010, is a new type of flu vaccine made by Moderna to protect against flu. It has recently received final approval and will hopefully be available this fall for adults over 50. What is mFlusiva and how is it different from the other flu vaccines? This new type of flu vaccine is based Read more... The post A new type of flu vaccine was just approved. appeared first on Those Nerdy…
Yes, you can be depressed in the summer. Some people actually feel depressed every summer, and they may have summer seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 😥 But WHAT is summer SAD and why does it happen? People with SAD generally have depression that happens seasonally and for at least two years in a row. You might Read more... The post I’ve been feeling down even though it is bright and sunny out.…
Goodbye summer… Back-to-School season is almost here! Colder weather and being indoors mean more chances for kids to swap germs of all kinds. Along with shopping for back-to- school supplies, now is a good time to check that your child is well protected against preventable infectious diseases. Current recommendations according to the American Academy of Read more... The post It’s Back to School…
August is National Wellness Month, and it is a reminder that while our health is influenced by factors like access to healthcare, affordable nutritious food, and safe places to live and exercise, the everyday choices within our control can still make a meaningful difference. Our lives get busy, and healthy habits can easily take a Read more... The post National Wellness Month: A Reminder to…
Maybe a little. It is difficult to tell if magnesium helps with mental health for most people. Why is magnesium important? Magnesium is a mineral that is present in the human body and generally taken in through food products. It is present in some medications and of course, can also be taken as a supplement. Read more... The post Will taking magnesium help with my mental health? appeared first on…
There are a lot of rumors about negative health effects of hormonal birth control spreading on social media. While all medication can have side effects and potential risks, the reality is that birth control is safe and effective for most people. Let’s separate fact from fiction. What is hormonal birth control and how does it Read more... The post Answering Common Questions About Hormonal Birth…
Tl;dr: The bandwagon effect describes when we adopt beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors because we think other people are doing so. This type of cognitive bias causes us to make decisions based on what we think is popular, rather than what we think is right. Slowing down decision making, avoiding peer pressure, and keeping ourselves accountable Read more... The post What is the Bandwagon Effect?…
Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee This is another in our series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our Read more... The post Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee appeared first on Those…
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that spreads when people are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Luckily, most folks have no symptoms, but it’s worth knowing about, especially during the summer months and as mosquitoes are expanding their reach. Wait, what? It’s called West Nile Virus, but I live nowhere near the Nile! Yes, West Read more... The post Mosquito season is upon us. What’s this West Nile…
