Are the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1s just a result of losing weight? Probably not--a significant portion of risk reduction seems to be independent of weight loss. jenndowd.substack.com/p/ozempic-fo... #publichealth #episky #medsky

OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright and MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC help us understand what we mean by "exposure" during #pregnancy and if and when you should worry about it. youtube.com/shorts/EgSo-...

Nerdy Girl and OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright explains the reasons the flu, RSV, Tdap, and COVID vaccines are recommended during pregnancy. youtube.com/shorts/7pnnR...

From Celebrity Traitor to Celebrity Autocrat, here's the latest from the US youtu.be/xGPKvuEij8U

The early flu season in England continues to build, while the latest Covid wave continues to recede. Latest UKHSA hospital admission data up to 27 Oct.

“…the risk following vaccination is substantially lower than the risk following infection. These findings are of great importance for policy makers and caregivers… and support the public health strategy of COVID-19 vaccination in children” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Timeline cleanse - it’s the old girls’ birthday.. 13 and going strong-ish

Please share widely

the tone deafness is beyond parody

Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)

People experiencing intimate partner violence who live in rural communities often face bigger challenges & have fewer options for safety & support. But when prevention & support programs are adapted to fit rural life, they can make a real difference. Read the full post from Nerd Ilana Gerjuoy here:

Covid in England is definitely on the way down, but Flu is on the way up - and over a month early. My latest substack open.substack.com/pub/christin...

Me discussing how Trump is weaponising his Justice Dept to attack his enemies "Justice is meant to be about "here's a crime, let's find out who did it and prosecute them", but instead Trump is saying "here's the person I want to prosecute, find me the crime".

It's out!

📊 Sensitivity & specificity are characteristics of a #medical test that help us determine how useful that test is & how to interpret the result. But, they aren’t the be-all & end-all. We also want to know the positive & negative predictive value. Strap in for the ride, and let’s talk stats! 👇

1/ This is your nerdy reminder that it’s time for your #flushot. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older (with very few exceptions).

“Science is never settled” sounds reasonable—but it’s often a rhetorical trick to undermine consensus on issues like vaccines or climate change. Science evolves, but some things are overwhelmingly supported by evidence. My latest for Live Science www.livescience.com/... 1/10

Here is an update of US administration news from the weekend. You can find more by visiting our Trump Action Tracker - www.trumpactiontracker.info?

Check out the updated Trump Action Tracker with more domains and greater functionality to help make sense of what's happening in the US.

I've been getting reports from people that some virus checkers are flagging TrumpActionTracker.info I can assure you that it is safe! quttera.com/detailed_rep... But not sure how to prevent this - esp if people are falsely reporting it as malicious

My latest post for @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social - a plain language explainer about community immunity .. featuring umbrellas ☔️

Well, well, well...

Last year's flu season was rough (it laid me low over Christmas!). The US lost 280 children to flu last year, most of them unvaccinated. ➡️ NOW is a good time to get your flu jab open.substack.com/pub/jenndowd... #publichealth #flu

Draft Tory legislation on removing indefinite leave to remain is insane. Would chuck out those not earning over £38K - including many pensioners! + social protections seems to include child benefit, so load of people with (British!) kids! They'd remove my sis & mum who've been here 50 years.

#CommitmentBias is when we stick to what we did or said in the past, even when we were clearly wrong, and the outcome didn’t turn out well. Watch this video & read the full post from Dr. Sarah Coles here: thosenerdygirls.org/commitment-b... 🎥 presented by @gkountourides.bsky.social

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. Nerdy Girl Alumna Dr. Chana Davis takes a deep dive into breast cancer risk: what we can and cannot control. thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/a-candid-l...

What happened in America over the weekend that you might have missed... #Trump #Politics www.trumpactiontracker.info? youtu.be/U746inkeLoA

Eight things that have happened in America since Wednesday that you should know about... all in 2.5 minutes! youtu.be/_7UW5BH0ig8

Very quick update on Covid in England from latest UKHSA hospital data. Looks like current Covid wave *might* have peaked, and also that flu season is starting a little earlier than normal. If you can get vaxxed for either, I'd do it! christinapagel.substack.com/p/very-quick...

What should pregnant patients do when they have fever or pain? Here’s what OB/GYN Dr. Katherine Cartwright wants you to know. #ThoseNerdyGirls #Pregnancy #Fever #Pain #Tylenol

The latest from Trump world in under 2 minutes. youtu.be/CvwHfu0627w

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

A recent study showed some promising results that #azelastine nasal spray may prevent #COVID-19 infection. More research is needed to know if this is true. Read the full post from Heather Duncan, MPH, PhD and Sandy Laping @sandylaping.bsky.social here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/wait-there...

my latest co-authored post for @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/wait-there...

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧

True bravery!

This Is Fascism

Last 2 days in Trump's America - mainly around suppressing dissent and attacking science. All actions available on www.trumpactiontracker.info www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGuv...

A must read UK based friends - get your booster if you can

This is called policy-based evidence making (the antipode of evidence-based policymaking, a thing we should all want)

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

Everyone who studies research methods just had an aneurysm

Another must-read - and if you are in the UK, take note.

The federal government is making war on American cities. These people are fascist traitors.

Someone should 1) Tell Bobby not to believe everything you see on the internets and 2) tell him that a baby is not carried in the woman's damn placenta.

Reposting the top 10 authoritarian things Trump has done since Sunday with *proper video trimming*. Disappointed in my video editing failure yesterday! sigh. youtu.be/P-KK6QLWLJE

And here is a great article about the work by @helentbiz.ft.com yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/str...

This is a must read if you want to understand why context and definitions matter - it’s a supercool reader-friendly post, jump right in

I am so honored! 💕