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If I already got the 1-dose shingles vaccine, should I get the 2-dose shingles vaccine now?

Avian flu update – May 3, 2024

What is prebunking?

Avian flu update - April 2024

What is a confounder (confounding variable), and why should I care?

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

How stable are conspiracy theory beliefs?

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

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

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

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Are GMO foods safe?

What did we learn during COVID?

What should I do if I get sick? The guidance keeps changing!

Should I be screened for osteoporosis?

What are “data voids” and how can we avoid falling into one?

It's our 4th Nerdyversary!

How do I know if I'm drinking enough water?

What is negativity bias?

I’m over 65. Do I really need another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

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What is statistical significance and why should I care (or not!)?

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Is measles making a comeback?

How can we help our kids (or our grown-ups) cope with needles?

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Did we overcount COVID deaths?

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I lost my keys again! Do I have dementia?

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Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?

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February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?

I am hearing a lot about whooping cough.

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What is an ad hominem attack?

Is the shingles vaccine covered under my insurance plan?

When is it time to stop driving?

Are the updated COVID vaccines preventing severe disease?

What is the difference between an advanced directive and a living will?

New RSV shots would save many lives if they were adopted like flu shots

Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?

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I never had chickenpox as a child. Do I need the shingles vaccine?

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Is the new RSV vaccine covered by insurance?

A lot more Americans are dying of COVID than the flu. It’s not too late to get your updated vaccine.

Is COVID-19 surging?

Is women’s pain treated differently by clinicians?

Can I get shingles over and over again?

Evaluating Medical Literature: Patient Oriented Evidence vs. Disease Oriented Evidence

What are the side effects of the RSV vaccines for older adults?

How can I boost my child’s immunity to misinformation?

If I already got the 1-dose shingles vaccine, should I get the 2-dose shingles vaccine now?

I am struggling with my mental health, and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?