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We are an all-woman team of PhD scientists and clinicians whose mission is to empower people to better navigate science and health information.

Jul 1, 2021 •

Those Nerdy Girls

It’s National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day! How should I celebrate?

Unused and expired medications should be discarded safely to avoid misuse.

Apr 19 •

Ashley Z Ritter

How stable are conspiracy theory beliefs?

Although it’s not very common, conspiracy beliefs can change over time. This gives us new hope about the promise of interventions to change these ideas.

Apr 16 •

COVID vaccination reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes after a COVID infection.

New data shows an important benefit of COVID vaccines-lowering your risk of cardiovascular events after an infection.

Apr 12 •

Jennifer Dowd, PhD

What are sensitivity and specificity, and why should I care?

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…

Apr 9 •

How can I prepare to get the most out of my next medical appointment?

Organize your thoughts beforehand on paper, and bring a friend or family member if you need additional support.

Apr 5 •

A 4th Nerdyversary reflection from Nerdy Girl Amanda…

A 4th Nerdyversary reflection from Nerdy Girl Amanda… Four years ago on March 16, 2020, my kids, like so many of yours, were starting on what we thought…

Apr 2 •

Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH

Are GMO foods safe?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) seemed to say something different recently.

Mar 29 •

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Chana Davis @FueledbyScience

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