Layla Katiraee, Author at SciMoms

A Beef-Loving SciMom’s Guide to Eating Less Meat

August 15, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Environment, Food

Why is there such push back against dietary changes to support climate change? Read how a self-described beef-lover took a closer look at the climate impact of beef — and started eating a little less meat each week.

Ask SciMoms: At what age is it safe to use deodorants?

March 10, 2022April 13, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

This post explores deodorant safety and the age at which children can use deodorants.

Ask SciMoms: Should my baby get the Vitamin K shot at birth?

January 31, 2022July 17, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health, Risk

The vitamin K shot is given at birth to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding or VKDB. This post explores the safety of the shot, its importance, and the risk of alternatives

Meningitis, meningococcal disease, and vaccines

August 25, 2021September 3, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

We examine bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease, and which vaccines can prevent various causes of meningitis.

Ask SciMoms: What is the COVID lab-release theory? What should I do?

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

In this post, the SciMoms answer questions about the COVID lab-release theory, the origins of COVID, and how these questions impact us.

The stress of COVID can lead to mental health issues. This include reopening anxiety.

Dealing with COVID Reopening Anxiety

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

As COVID numbers decline and people make their ways back to the workplace, many may experience reopening anxiety. This post offers suggestions on how to navigate anxiety.

Are canned or frozen produce as nutritious as fresh?

March 14, 2021October 27, 2021 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Food, Health

Are canned or frozen fruits and vegetables as nutritious as fresh? How are they produced? How long can they be kept? Is the BPA lining safe? This post explores these questions and many more.

various cold remedies including echinacea and cough syrup

Ask SciMoms: Do Cold Remedies Work?

January 6, 2020January 10, 2022 by Layla Katiraee, posted in Health

Do these cold remedies really work? Are they safe? This post reviews remedies including elderberry syrup, honey, and vitamin D, as well as over-the-counter drugs.