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September 2026

Series on Logical Fallacies
In this collaboration series, Dr. Kristen Panthagani of You Can Know Things dissects some common logical fallacies that can lead people astray.
 • Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
What’s happening with the ongoing measles outbreaks? How can I protect myself and my loved ones?
Measles cases continue to rise in the US, and four people have died recently. Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and those around you.
 • Sandy Laping, MSc and Elisabeth Marnik, PhD
What do vaccination and umbrellas have in common?
Just like an umbrella can protect you and the person standing next to you from the rain, vaccination can do the same.
 • Sandy Laping, MSc
Why do we know so little about migraines?
Despite affecting at least 12% of the US population, our understanding of migraines is limited.
 • Sara Gorman
What can I do to help prevent suicide?
There are steps that all of us can take to raise awareness around suicide, to help someone who is struggling, and to intervene when there is a risk of…
 • MK Haber, FNP-C (They, them)
Why do I still feel grief months or years later?
Grief doesn’t always act the way we may expect it to in ourselves or others.
 • Kelly Valentin, MPH
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 • Those Nerdy Girls
What are newborn screenings?
Newborn screenings are tests done in the hospital, birth center, or clinical office soon after your baby is born.
 • Rebecca Raskin-Wish
What happens at a cervical cancer screening, a.k.a. a pap smear?
Another in our series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse
 • Those Nerdy Girls
When should you get your flu shot?
Anytime is good, but October may be best.
Published on Data for Health  • 
I heard that updated COVID vaccines have been approved for the fall. Can you tell me more?
Yes, the FDA recently approved three updated COVID vaccines for the 2026-2027 season that will target the JN.1 lineage XFG subvariant of the virus…
 • Sandy Laping, MSc and Elisabeth Marnik, PhD
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