Lauren Dunn

4 weeks ago | biorxiv.org | Lauren Dunn |Brian F Niemeyer |Neetha P Eduthan |Kyndal A Schade

AbstractTrisomy 21 (T21) gives rise to Down syndrome (DS), the most commonly occurring chromosomal abnormality in humans. T21 affects nearly every organ and tissue system in the body, predisposing individuals with DS to congenital heart defects, autoimmunity, and Alzheimer's disease, among other co-occurring conditions.

Feb 28, 2025 | nbcnews.com | Lauren Dunn

More than one month into a major measles outbreak in western Texas that has sickened 146 people and killed one school-age child, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its first public statement and it highlighted a therapy that has raised some eyebrows among infectious disease experts. “Measles does not have a specific antiviral treatment,” read the statement, which was posted only on X on Thursday night.

Dec 20, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Marina Kopf |Lauren Dunn

A major report released this week found that compared with abstaining from alcohol, moderate drinking was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause and a lower risk of death from heart disease, but it was also linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Far from settling the debate over whether drinking in moderation is healthy or dangerous, the report’s conclusions further muddied the issue.

Dec 20, 2024 | nbcnews.com | Lauren Dunn

Dec. 20, 2024, 10:00 AM UTCA major report released this week found that compared with abstaining from alcohol, moderate drinking was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause and a lower risk of death from heart disease, but it was also linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Far from settling the debate over whether drinking in moderation is healthy or dangerous, the report’s conclusions further muddied the issue.

Oct 3, 2024 | msn.com | Lauren Dunn |Marina Kopf

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