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Winter Virus Update: Not-So-Dry January
Hang in there a bit longer- the worst of the winter waves are slowly receding.
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Jenn Dowd, PhD
Blood Donation Q&A: Answers to Common Questions
Blood donation is safe, simple, and life-saving. By the time you read this sentence, someone in the U.S. required a blood transfusion.
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Ashley Sever, MPH
What is the latest on Bird Flu?
Dairy cattle and poultry continue to get infected and there have been more human cases, but the risk to the public is still low.
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Elisabeth Marnik
HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD?
⬇️ Keep reading to find out! ⬇️
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Those Nerdy Girls
Abortions are not just surgical procedures.
As a matter of fact, most abortion care in the U.S. is safely provided with the help of two medications (also called “abortion pills”): mifepristone and…
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MK Haber, FNP-C
What is decision fatigue?
Decision fatigue is that worn-out, run-down feeling we get when we have too many choices to make.
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Sarah Coles

December 2024

My breast cancer screening journey has finally ended …for now.
As we close out 2024, your support of Those Nerdy Girls is now more important than ever.
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Chana Davis @FueledbyScience
Our Future Depends on You!
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re sharing some of this year’s highlights and asking for your urgent support as we begin 2025.
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Sara Gorman
What are the Horn and Halo Effects?
Tl;dr: The Horn and Halo Effects are cognitive biases where our first impression influences our decision making and how we feel about someone.
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Sarah Coles
Standing Strong for Science: Supporting TNG for 2025
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we've made—and the challenges that still lie ahead.
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Sara Gorman
Are there more cases of whooping cough than normal?
There have been over 6 times as many cases of whooping cough compared to this time last year. So yes, cases are up. Now is a good time to make sure you…
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Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH
Is there a connection between having COVID-19 and developing type 1 diabetes?
We have a lot of data showing that the rate of type 1 diabetes has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it's not clear whether or not this…
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Elisabeth Marnik
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