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Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help!

2 weeks ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Elisabeth A. Marnik |MK Haber

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. Science and medical research funding are at risk.
May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Why Bone Health Matters for Everyone

1 month ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Daphne Berryhill

Reader donations fund Those Nerdy Girls. Help keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. 10% off annual subscriptions until May 25th plus other perks for paid subscribers!May Is Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Why Bone Health Matters for EveryoneTL;DR: Osteoporosis is a common condition caused by low bone mass and a higher risk of fractures. Bone loss can happen for many reasons, and anyone can develop osteoporosis.
Update *with* Links: How do we know clinical trials actually work?

1 month ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Elisabeth A. Marnik |Annicka Evans

Reader donations fund Those Nerdy Girls. Help keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. 10% off annual subscriptions until May 25th plus other perks for paid subscribers!How do we know clinical trials actually work? Clinical trials are done to ensure that medications or vaccines work (officially called efficacy) and to determine their safety (e.g. do their benefits outweigh the risks?).
How do we know clinical trials actually work?

1 month ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Elisabeth A. Marnik |Annicka Evans

Reader donations fund Those Nerdy Girls. Help keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. 10% off annual subscriptions until May 25th plus other perks for paid subscribers!How do we know clinical trials actually work? Clinical trials are done to ensure that medications and vaccines work and that their benefits outweigh the risks. We know these trials work because we can find examples where trials were paused or stopped due to concerns with safety and efficacy.
What is Belief Perseverance, and how do I avoid it?

1 month ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Sarah Coles

Reader donations fund Those Nerdy Girls. Help keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. 10% off annual subscriptions until May 25th plus other perks for paid subscribers!What is Belief Perseverance, and how do I avoid it? Belief perseverance, also called the backfire effect, occurs when we hold on to our beliefs even after they are proven wrong.
Will taking magnesium help with my mental health?

2 months ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Aparna Kumar

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. Will taking magnesium help with my mental health? Maybe a little. It is difficult to tell if magnesium helps with mental health for most people. Why is magnesium important?
What’s happening with measles in the U.S.?

2 months ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Elisabeth A. Marnik

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. What’s happening with measles in the U.S.? Measles cases continue to rise across the U.S., with most cases occurring in Texas.
We anticipate having updated flu vaccines for the 2025-2026 flu season.

2 months ago | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Elisabeth A. Marnik

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. We anticipate having updated flu vaccines for the 2025-2026 flu season. Recently, there was some concern that we may not have an updated flu vaccine for next season.
Should I take a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy?

Mar 25, 2025 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Daphne Berryhill

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. Should I take a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy? GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy) manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Should I be worried about coronavirus HKU-5?

Mar 18, 2025 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Andrea Harmony

Those Nerdy Girls is your trusted source for all things health. Whether there’s too much information, not enough information, or lots of misinformation, we have you covered. If you’re already a paid subscriber, we greatly appreciate your support. If not, please help us keep the lights on by becoming a paid subscriber today. Should I be worried about coronavirus HKU-5?