Jaime Herndon

United States

Parenting and Medical Writer at Freelance

Book Review Editor at American Scientist

Health Writer at Verywell Health

Articles

The Costs of Being Sally Ride

1 week ago | americanscientist.org | Jaime Herndon

Sally Ride is probably best known as the first American woman to go into space, with her mission on June 18, 1983. She was also the youngest American astronaut to fly into space, at the age of 32. In addition, she was also a physicist, educator, and science writer, but it wasn’t until she died at the age of 61 from pancreatic cancer that the public learned, at her request, that she was a lesbian.
Review: 'Mazeltov'

3 weeks ago | hadassahmagazine.org | Jaime Herndon

Email Print MazeltovBy Eli Zuzovsky (Henry Holt and Co.)It would be easy to categorize Mazeltov as a coming-of-age story, and it is indeed that, but it is also much more. An unexpected, nonlinear bildungsroman told from multiple perspectives, the book explores queer sexuality, religion and anxiety amid the touchstones of Israeli young adulthood.
Finding the Words: Women and Prayer

1 month ago | jewishbookcouncil.org | Jaime Herndon

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, my Jewish day school and synagogue were Conservative, but not egalitarian. At the time, this meant that I was mostly not allowed to be on the bimah for any religious ceremonies except for my bat mitzvah. It was simply a given that girls didn’t read the Torah at their bat mitzvah (every girl in my class had a Sunday bat mitzvah and chanted haftarah instead).
What Happens to Your Body When You Take Zinc Regularly

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

The mineral zinc is integral in DNA creation, immune support, cell growth, tissue healing, and protein building. It's also necessary for healthy growth during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. The likelihood of being significantly deficient in zinc is rare. Getting enough zinc through diet or supplementation may bring various health benefits. A daily multivitamin supplement is a safe way of supplementing zinc.
International Dark Sky Week is April 21-28

2 months ago | americanscientist.org | Jaime Herndon

Most people are familiar with air pollution and water pollution, but did you know there’s also light pollution? According to DarkSky International, light pollution is “the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally.” Light pollution can include lights that are too bright, light falling where it’s simply not needed, and confusing or excessive groupings of light sources.
National Park Week is April 19-27

2 months ago | americanscientist.org | Jaime Herndon

Wallace Stegner once called our national parks “America’s best idea,” and he was right about that. Our public lands (which include national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, monuments, and lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management) are important for wildlife, cultural preservation, recreation, and so much more. In 2024, the National Park Service reported a record high of visitors: 331.9 million, an increase of two percent from 2023.
Book Review: The Dazzling Complexity of the Frozen World

Mar 28, 2025 | undark.org | Jaime Herndon

It’s an iconic image: A polar bear perched on a lone ice cap, drifting at sea. Is that the fate climate change has in store for this powerful Arctic inhabitant? In 2004, the discovery of a fossil polar bear jaw on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, suggested another possibility. The fossil came from a bear that had lived between 110,000 and 130,000 years ago, an era that was warm — even warmer than today.
Obi Kaufmann’s Explores California’s Fire History and Fire Ecology

Jan 29, 2025 | earthisland.org | Jaime Herndon

Burning Bright In Review: The State of Fire: Why California Burns If you’ve ever seen an Obi Kaufmann book, you know that you’re in for a treat. He combines watercolors, sketches, handwritten notes, and well-researched information and stories into a focused narrative that brings to life the topic at hand.
Third Nipple (Supernumerary Nipple) Causes and Removal

Jan 27, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

A third nipple is an extra nipple that forms before birth. Also called a supernumerary nipple, it's usually smaller than a regular nipple and can be mistaken for a mole or birthmark. Third nipples are common, typically harmless, and usually don't need to be removed for health reasons. Some third nipples are accompanied by breast tissue, while others are not. Those that are should be monitored for breast cancer.
You Should Ask When It’s Safe to Have Sex After LEEP

Jan 27, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

Sex after LEEP should typically be postponed for four to six weeks. Because LEEP is a surgical procedure, there are some things to be aware of regarding sex post-LEEP. How long you wait depends on how much of your cervical tissue is removed. The more abnormal the cervical tissue, the more time it will take the cervix to heal fully. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) helps diagnose and treat abnormal or cancerous conditions in the cervix.