Lauren Gibbons Paul Lauren Gibbons Paul is a freelance writer based in Newton, Mass. She has contributed to a variety of print and online publications, including Boston magazine and Your Teen magazine. She also writes for technology publications about how businesses use technology. Lauren has covered a variety of business/technology topics including artificial intelligence, big data analytics and cloud. In 2007, she was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, a life-threatening autoimmune disease, but has been in remission since 2009. She majored in English and Journalism in undergrad and has a law degree. In her free time, she takes lessons, including dance, Italian and singing. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.