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Is the Glucola test necessary? • The Glucola test is given to pregnant people to test for gestational diabetes and is both necessary and safe.
Is the Glucola test necessary?
The Glucola test is given to pregnant people to test for gestational diabetes and is both necessary and safe.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Is the Glucola test necessary? • The Glucola test is given to pregnant people to test for gestational diabetes and is both necessary and safe.
Holiday Etiquette: Repro Health Edition • ‘Tis the season once again when many of us prepare to see our loved ones for the holidays. And once again, many of us might find ourselves anxiously anticipating invasive questions.
Holiday Etiquette: Repro Health Edition
‘Tis the season once again when many of us prepare to see our loved ones for the holidays. And once again, many of us might find ourselves anxiously anticipating invasive questions.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Holiday Etiquette: Repro Health Edition • ‘Tis the season once again when many of us prepare to see our loved ones for the holidays. And once again, many of us might find ourselves anxiously anticipating invasive questions.
There are lots of different types of “pills” related to pregnancy. • It’s most helpful to break them into two categories.
There are lots of different types of “pills” related to pregnancy.
It’s most helpful to break them into two categories.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
There are lots of different types of “pills” related to pregnancy. • It’s most helpful to break them into two categories.
How close are we to curing autoimmune diseases, really? • Autoimmunity is when your immune system attacks your own body. There's no cure—only symptom management. Plot twist: a cancer drug is making people with autoimmunity symptom-free.
How close are we to curing autoimmune diseases, really?
Autoimmunity is when your immune system attacks your own body. There's no cure—only symptom management. Plot twist: a cancer drug is making people with autoimmunity symptom-free.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
How close are we to curing autoimmune diseases, really? • Autoimmunity is when your immune system attacks your own body. There's no cure—only symptom management. Plot twist: a cancer drug is making people with autoimmunity symptom-free.
I keep hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in some regions. What is it, and do I need to worry about it? • Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly illness that affects deer in some rural parts of the U.S. and Canada.
I keep hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in some regions. What is it, and do I need to worry about it?
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly illness that affects deer in some rural parts of the U.S. and Canada.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I keep hearing about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in some regions. What is it, and do I need to worry about it? • Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly illness that affects deer in some rural parts of the U.S. and Canada.
Each post is an act of care.
Each post is an act of care.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Each post is an act of care.
Coughing So Hard You Vomit: Whooping Cough Is No Joke • A third baby has died in Kentucky...parents & grandparents, check your Tdap status!
Coughing So Hard You Vomit: Whooping Cough Is No Joke
A third baby has died in Kentucky...parents & grandparents, check your Tdap status!
jenndowd.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Coughing So Hard You Vomit: Whooping Cough Is No Joke • A third baby has died in Kentucky...parents & grandparents, check your Tdap status!
Does COVID during pregnancy “cause” neurodevelopmental disorders like autism? • More studies are needed to know for sure. These results just suggest there is a possible link.
Does COVID during pregnancy “cause” neurodevelopmental disorders like autism?
More studies are needed to know for sure. These results just suggest there is a possible link.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Does COVID during pregnancy “cause” neurodevelopmental disorders like autism? • More studies are needed to know for sure. These results just suggest there is a possible link.
Birthing While Black: A Maternal Health Crisis • We need to talk about two recent cases of medical racism in maternity care.
Birthing While Black: A Maternal Health Crisis
We need to talk about two recent cases of medical racism in maternity care.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Birthing While Black: A Maternal Health Crisis • We need to talk about two recent cases of medical racism in maternity care.
Finding our way, together – Kicking off now! • Today is Giving Tuesday!
Finding our way, together – Kicking off now!
Today is Giving Tuesday!
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Finding our way, together – Kicking off now! • Today is Giving Tuesday!
It’s World HIV/AIDS Day. Where do things stand with HIV? • Before we dig into where we are now, let's take a moment to remember and honor those we have lost to HIV/AIDS.
It’s World HIV/AIDS Day. Where do things stand with HIV?
Before we dig into where we are now, let's take a moment to remember and honor those we have lost to HIV/AIDS.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It’s World HIV/AIDS Day. Where do things stand with HIV? • Before we dig into where we are now, let's take a moment to remember and honor those we have lost to HIV/AIDS.
It’s that time of year…
It’s that time of year…
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s that time of year…
What Really Works to Prevent Youth Substance Use? • As with many other health issues, strong, supportive relationships, social-emotional & practical skills, & other strategies help most to prevent and reduce youth substance use.
What Really Works to Prevent Youth Substance Use?
As with many other health issues, strong, supportive relationships, social-emotional & practical skills, & other strategies help most to prevent and reduce youth substance use.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What Really Works to Prevent Youth Substance Use? • As with many other health issues, strong, supportive relationships, social-emotional & practical skills, & other strategies help most to prevent and reduce youth substance use.
From Civil Rights Hubs to Pharmacy Deserts: • What Pharmacy Closures Mean—And How You Can Take Action
From Civil Rights Hubs to Pharmacy Deserts:
What Pharmacy Closures Mean—And How You Can Take Action
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From Civil Rights Hubs to Pharmacy Deserts: • What Pharmacy Closures Mean—And How You Can Take Action
I’ve heard a lot about the FDA reversing a black box warning on hormone therapy…what is that all about? • The FDA is asking companies to remove black box warnings on hormone therapy for menopause, and many experts agree.
I’ve heard a lot about the FDA reversing a black box warning on hormone therapy…what is that all about?
The FDA is asking companies to remove black box warnings on hormone therapy for menopause, and many experts agree.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I’ve heard a lot about the FDA reversing a black box warning on hormone therapy…what is that all about? • The FDA is asking companies to remove black box warnings on hormone therapy for menopause, and many experts agree.
Is bird flu still a thing? • Unfortunately, bird flu is still circulating, and you will likely start hearing more about it as flu season picks up. Let’s recap why we care about bird flu and what we currently know.
Is bird flu still a thing?
Unfortunately, bird flu is still circulating, and you will likely start hearing more about it as flu season picks up. Let’s recap why we care about bird flu and what we currently know.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Is bird flu still a thing? • Unfortunately, bird flu is still circulating, and you will likely start hearing more about it as flu season picks up. Let’s recap why we care about bird flu and what we currently know.
Because of you, science shines a little brighter.💛
Because of you, science shines a little brighter.💛
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Because of you, science shines a little brighter.💛
OTC Fever and Pain Meds Explained • Have you ever stood in the pharmacy aisle staring at the fever and pain meds wondering which one is the right one for you or your kids? Nerdy Girl Dr. Cindy Leifer is here to help!
OTC Fever and Pain Meds Explained
Have you ever stood in the pharmacy aisle staring at the fever and pain meds wondering which one is the right one for you or your kids? Nerdy Girl Dr. Cindy Leifer is here to help!
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
OTC Fever and Pain Meds Explained • Have you ever stood in the pharmacy aisle staring at the fever and pain meds wondering which one is the right one for you or your kids? Nerdy Girl Dr. Cindy Leifer is here to help!
You haven’t written about measles in a while - can you give an update? • Measles cases in the U.S. and Canada continue to rise, but not as dramatically as they did. Vaccination is still the best way to protect your family and those around you who cannot be vaccinated.
You haven’t written about measles in a while - can you give an update?
Measles cases in the U.S. and Canada continue to rise, but not as dramatically as they did. Vaccination is still the best way to protect your family and those around you who cannot be vaccinated.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
You haven’t written about measles in a while - can you give an update? • Measles cases in the U.S. and Canada continue to rise, but not as dramatically as they did. Vaccination is still the best way to protect your family and those around you who cannot be vaccinated.
What is the Vessel Sanitation Program? • Did you know there is a team of about 15 scientists and public health experts who are working to keep cruise passengers safe and healthy while cruising?
What is the Vessel Sanitation Program?
Did you know there is a team of about 15 scientists and public health experts who are working to keep cruise passengers safe and healthy while cruising?
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What is the Vessel Sanitation Program? • Did you know there is a team of about 15 scientists and public health experts who are working to keep cruise passengers safe and healthy while cruising?
Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities: What We Know and What Can Help • People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support.
Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities: What We Know and What Can Help
People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities: What We Know and What Can Help • People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges and have fewer options for safety and support.
Who Should Get the RSV Vaccine? • Babies and older adults are eligible for this newly available protection
Who Should Get the RSV Vaccine?
Babies and older adults are eligible for this newly available protection
jenndowd.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Who Should Get the RSV Vaccine? • Babies and older adults are eligible for this newly available protection
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight? • The holidays are coming! But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can slip into loneliness.
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight?
The holidays are coming! But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can slip into loneliness.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Why do the holidays feel harder when money is tight? • The holidays are coming! But when money is tight, the holidays can sting, and joy can slip into loneliness.
Can a biopsy spread your cancer? • Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy.
Can a biopsy spread your cancer?
Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Can a biopsy spread your cancer? • Most biopsies won’t spread cancer. For cancers like testicular cancer, a biopsy can spread cancer, which is why physicians will remove suspected cancer rather than biopsy.
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? • Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis.
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis.
thosenerdygirls.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? • Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a complex, long process, but new technologies show promise for more rapid and accurate diagnosis.