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/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/3mrfdtgpvms2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mr7oi5p3dk221/ A New (and Possibly Better) Flu Vaccine Coming Your Way Moderna's mRNA flu shot outperformed the standard vaccine in trials and just got the blessing of the US FDA's vaccine advisory committee. @drjenndowd.bsky.social https://jenndowd.substack.com/cp/20642396722 Jul 2026 06:18 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7oi5p3dk22https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mr5zboya7k2c1/ There’s now excellent evidence that the national suicide prevention hotline, or 988, has been highly effective at preventing suicides. Read the full post from Sara Gorman, PhD ⤵ https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/does-the-national-suicide-prevention21 Jul 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5zboya7k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mr5jdlav6s2iAd hominem attacks are used to insult a person’s motive or character rather than address the content of a specific idea or argument. 👇 https://thosenerdygirls.org/ad-hominem-26/21 Jul 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5jdlav6s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mr34ct7y5s2c1/ Antibodies are made by your immune system to recognize and fight off specific germs—like viruses or bacteria. When #antibodies cross the #placenta, the pregnant person’s body is passing protective antibodies directly to the fetus to give them a head start on protection when they are born. https://youtu.be/6x6YsrPw0TQ?si=xjSv1aCv_J4gQ0N120 Jul 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr34ct7y5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mqw2o6r6e22dA parasitic fly called the New World #Screwworm has recently been found in US animals for the first time in decades. Although the current risk to people in the US is very low, it’s worth knowing the signs, especially if you have pets and live in an affected area. @sandylaping.bsky.social https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/i-keep-hearing-about-new-world-screwworm18 Jul 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqw2o6r6e22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mqrjb43gck2z1/ How do we know vaccines are safe during pregnancy? This is a collaborative video between ‪@ThoseNerdyGirls‬ x ‪@immunologyexplained‬ @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social @dririnih.bsky.social https://youtu.be/dPLZzt_LShg?si=lxxaewBQeNxb_eod16 Jul 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrjb43gck2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mqrj3676u22zDo vaccine ingredients reach the fetus? And who keeps watching for safety? This is a collaborative video between ‪@thosenerdygirls‬ ‪@immunologyexplained ‬ @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social https://youtu.be/SxO_0byHx58?si=-mCrkIteVVE4LJyx16 Jul 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrj3676u22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mqqttvhgzk26Explosive diarrhea is not on anyone's summer bucket list. There is an outbreak of #cyclosporiasis happening. It’s a parasite that causes horrible diarrhea. Although we don’t know yet what the source is, there are ways to reduce your risk of getting infected. @sandylaping.bsky.social https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/whats-going-on-with-this-outbreak16 Jul 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqttvhgzk26https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mqcwi5lh7c2h1/ Moderna's mRNA flu shot outperformed the standard vaccine in trials and just got the blessing of the US FDA's vaccine advisory committee. #mRNAVaccines #FluShot https://jenndowd.substack.com/cp/20642396710 Jul 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcwi5lh7c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mq2qdlwkns2cA new drug called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time for patients with #pancreatic #cancer enrolled in a phase-3 clinical trial. That’s a big deal, because treatment options for pancreatic cancer are limited and survival rates at 5 years are very low. https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-daraxonrasib07 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2qdlwkns2chttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpqlcnnes226Welcome to the June 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-june-202603 Jul 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqlcnnes226https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mplapdvohk2v1/ Nerdy Girl Claire Wilkinson, MPH @clairewilkinson.bsky.social presented her Healthcare Emergency All-Hazard Lookup (HEAL) Tool at the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health!01 Jul 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplapdvohk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpjdn5d2e2251/ You may have heard recent buzz about #antidepressants being “overprescribed” or difficult to stop. Antidepressants are not habit-forming, but like other medications, decisions about stopping them are best made in partnership with a clinician who can help guide what’s right for you.30 Jun 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjdn5d2e225https://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpglpbshu22fCan some medications make me more heat sensitive? https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/can-some-medications-make-me-more-c61 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejGd-hrkns29 Jun 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpglpbshu22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpglj2o7qk2fCan some medications make me more heat sensitive? Yes, certain medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. Read more from @daphneberryhill.bsky.social here: https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/can-some-medications-make-me-more-c6129 Jun 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpglj2o7qk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpgjxashms2fHow to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Venezuela (Updated) A list of organizations providing aid to those affected by the devastation and other ways to help. https://www.billboard.com/lists/venezuela-earthquake-how-to-help-those-impacted/aid-for-life-2/29 Jun 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgjxashms2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpgjuje3rk2fHow to help Venezuela after deadly back-to-back earthquakes https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/how-to-help-venezuela-earthquakes/29 Jun 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgjuje3rk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thosenerdygirls.bsky.social/post/3mpg4thishc2m1/ Nerdy Girl Dr. Gabriella (@gabriellaexplains) shares a few simple ways to prepare for a medical appointment and make the most of your time with your healthcare team. #health #medicalappointment https://youtube.com/shorts/44NUYlL7xI4?si=Rr2kzD9sp24veB6X29 Jun 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:la37iif4dob3cv5ifeudcxtj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg4thishc2m