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Lauren Dunn
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Executive Editor, Medical Unit, NBC News
New York
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By Lauren Dunn Verified| NBC News Verified 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.
By Lauren Dunn Verified| NBC News Verified 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.
By Lauren Dunn Verified| NBC News Verified 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.
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NBC News
NBC News is the news division of the NBC television network, part of NBCUniversal Media Group, a subsidiary of Comcast. Founded in 1940, it was the first to air a regularly scheduled news program in U.S. broadcast television. Headquartered in New York City, NBC News operates globally through various bureaus and subsidiaries, including MSNBC, CNBC, and Noticias Telemundo. NBC News offers a range of broadcast programs, such as *NBC Nightly News*, *Today*, and *Meet the Press*, which is the longest-running TV series in U.S. history. Its digital platform, NBCNews.com, provides breaking news, investigative reports, and access to over 70 years of archival footage. The organization has a significant historical impact, covering major events like the Kennedy assassination and 9/11, and continues to serve a diverse audience through its various channels and platforms.
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