A team of women & non-binary scientists & clinicians here to empower people to better navigate science & health info. Creators of Dear Pandemic. #publichealth #scicomm #WomenInStem https://thosenerdygirls.org/ https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtwa6jg36k2dFor many Gen Xers, unprotected kiddie pool days are now showing up as sunspots, wrinkles, and for some of us, skin cancer. @daphneberryhill.bsky.social https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/from-gen-x-pool-days-to-gen-z-tanfluencers25 Aug 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwa6jg36k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtta652usc2k1/ Please sign up for our twice-weekly Substack newsletter! Be part of the movement to ensure Those Nerdy Girls can continue to be a trusted messenger of health information for all. We need you in order to sustain the work!24 Aug 2026 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtta652usc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtszhofrjc2lIn this Nerdy Nugget, Dr Gabriella explains how fish regulate their body temperature. Spoiler alert: they don’t need to sweat. A collaboration between ‪@GabriellaExplains‬ x ‪Those Nerdy Girls https://youtu.be/UR56Aa9gU-8?si=FLWC-V22_1y7LQBe24 Aug 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtszhofrjc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtsxh775v22l1/ What's the deal with the new U.S. childhood vaccine schedule? The most important thing for you to know is that nothing has changed. The science is still clear about the benefits of vaccines & you still have access to them. https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-the-deal-with-the-new-us24 Aug 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsxh775v22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtlfogvmy22vThose Nerdy Girls trust #vaccines and know they’ve saved many lives so we are taking a moment to celebrate them in August, since it is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth. @cindyleifer.bsky.social https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/august-is-national-immunization-awareness-68c21 Aug 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlfogvmy22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtggy4lvvk2vYes, you can be depressed in the summer. Some people actually feel depressed every summer, and they may have summer seasonal affective disorder (SAD). https://thosenerdygirls.org/summer-sad/19 Aug 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtggy4lvvk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mtbcg3vi222aIt's back-to-school season! Are your kids up-to-date on their vaccines? @drjenndowd.bsky.social @lindsleininger.bsky.social @ameracadpeds.bsky.social https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/its-back-to-school-season17 Aug 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbcg3vi222ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msz7qzw6d223As part of our collaboration with Normal Curves, we are sharing this clip from a podcast episode exploring the science behind the HPV vaccine, why it has the potential to dramatically reduce cervical cancer worldwide, and why HPV prevention matters for everyone, not just women. #HPV #HPVVaccine14 Aug 2026 03:29 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msz7qzw6d223https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msskecq5v22o#NationalWellnessMonth While our health is influenced by factors like access to healthcare, affordable nutritious food, & safe places to live & exercise, the everyday choices within our control can still make a difference. Read the full post from Kelly Valentin, MPH here: https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/national-wellness-month-a-reminder11 Aug 2026 11:50 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msskecq5v22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mspsbnya5s2r1/ Vaccines recommended during pregnancy, like the flu shot, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccines, have very few side effects and they are usually mild and short-lived. Serious side effects, like severe allergic reactions, are extremely rare. https://youtu.be/XfcbdByNTfM?si=yoKcmVOjEXYG9pxS10 Aug 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspsbnya5s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msplki6iok2qThere are a lot of rumors about negative health effects of hormonal birth control spreading on social media. While all medication can have side effects and potential risks, the reality is that birth control is safe and effective for most people. Let’s separate fact from fiction. 👇 https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/answering-common-questions-about10 Aug 2026 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msplki6iok2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msddz5vro22nIf you have a question for Those Nerdy Girls, let us know in the Question Box! We read every question and use them to inform our upcoming content, though we are unable to respond to each specific question. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqnjc-gLyeFi8PWuLSdqJABOPJ6ixWI1QSSQTunktGqq3VRw/viewform05 Aug 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msddz5vro22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msdbhzfne22zHi, new faces! 👋 We’re a team of women & non-binary scientists & clinicians, here to empower you to better navigate science & health information. We’re big data nerds at heart! 📊 Follow us for insights on: infectious disease, data literacy, reproductive & mental health, aging & more!05 Aug 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdbhzfne22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3msdaoygyos2zWelcome to the July edition of the Those Nerdy Girls’ Monthly Roundup—our quick, curated collection of the evidence-based posts that sparked the most conversation this past month. https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/monthly-roundup-july-202605 Aug 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdaoygyos2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3ms6hilzfpc2l1/ The bandwagon effect describes when we adopt beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors because we think other people are doing so. This type of cognitive bias causes us to make decisions based on what we think is popular, rather than what we think is right. https://thosenerdygirls.org/bandwagon-effect-26/03 Aug 2026 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6hilzfpc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3ms5xmlltlc2a"Am I being nicer than they deserve? Nope. On being nice, having empathy, and the hard science of change (body wise and society wise)." Great post from @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social 👇 https://fromthescienceclass.substack.com/p/am-i-being-nicer-than-they-deserve03 Aug 2026 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5xmlltlc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mrs4awyd522qWest Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that spreads when people are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Luckily, most folks have no symptoms, but it’s worth knowing about. Read more from @sandylaping.bsky.social here: https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/mosquito-season-is-upon-us-whats29 Jul 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs4awyd522qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mrfdtgpvms2f"Did the iPhone Cause the Baby Bust?" Find out why Nerdy Girl alum Dr. Jennifer Beam Dowd @drjenndowd.bsky.social is not so convinced as she takes you on a deep dive into an interesting new paper that highlights the power and pitfalls of simple stories. ⤵️ https://jenndowd.substack.com/cp/20760698824 Jul 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfdtgpvms2f