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You see a WILD claim on social media, but how do you know it's true?
The Bradford-Hill Criteria give you a scientific checklist that can help you evaluate whether wild health claims are actually true.
Feb 17
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Those Nerdy Girls
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Sandy Laping, MSc
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Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?
Current evidence suggests that puberty blockers significantly improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the risk of needing future…
Feb 16
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Hall, Alexandra
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MK Haber, FNP-C (They, them)
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Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community.
We have put together a piece that we hope will help during these extraordinarily trying times.
Feb 13
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Those Nerdy Girls
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What are febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures most commonly happen in a child between six months and five years old. Though it looks scary, febrile seizures are common and generally…
Feb 10
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Rebecca Raskin-Wish
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RSV immunizations are keeping lots of babies out of the hospital
Some good news for parents and for tiny lungs
Published on Data for Health
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Feb 6
Should I take Fosamax for osteoporosis if I feel fine?
Fosamax is the brand name of alendronate, a first-choice oral tablet prescribed for osteoporosis.
Feb 3
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Daphne Berryhill
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January 2026
What is H. Flu?
Haemophilus influenzae, also called H. flu, is not the typical yearly flu. It is a bacteria that can cause a wide variety of illnesses and can be…
Jan 30
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Rebecca Raskin-Wish
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How can I talk to my child about the news?
Address any concerns, talk about the news in an age-appropriate way, and check in regularly.
Jan 27
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Those Nerdy Girls
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Who Counts? Data Collection & the Communities Left Out
Who gets counted in data shapes whose needs are seen, funded, and addressed. When you see data driving big decisions, check who is included and who is…
Jan 23
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Claire Wilkinson
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What’s going on with this U.S. childhood vaccine schedule change?
The U.S. federal government recently announced big changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
Jan 20
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Elisabeth Marnik, PhD
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Sandy Laping, MSc
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MK Haber, FNP-C (They, them)
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What are neglected tropical diseases, and why do they matter?
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are considered “neglected” because they have often been ignored as they tend to impact those living in extreme…
Jan 16
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Rebecca Raskin-Wish
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Thanks to Our Nerdy Community!
You belong here.
Jan 15
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Those Nerdy Girls
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