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* Shara Aaron, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University. NutCom Shara co-owns, LLC, a consulting company nutrition communications, is editor of the newsletter of the New Jersey Dietetic Association, and writes freelance articles for magazines Family Circle, Parents and Fitness. * Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RD former editor of EBSCO's Health Library Information Services. It is also a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition communication from the School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University Friedman and has a masters in public health at the School of Medicine at the same university. He has written articles for a variety of health-related publications and has also worked as a clinical dietitian. * Rick Alan working in the communications industry as a writer and editor. * Cheryl Alkon, MS has a master's in journalism from Columbia University and has contributed to a variety of print and online publications. He has published articles in The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Glamour, Teen Voices and the Ladies Home Journal website, among others. * Karen Asp is a writer on health and fitness has contributed to numerous publications, including Shape, Fitness, Cooking Light, McCall's, and Walking. It is also fitness professional certified by ACE and author of Exercise or Obsession?. * Ted Avery is director of sales and marketing consulting firm The Training Doctor and former producer at ESPN. * Michelle Badash, MS has a master's degree in health communication from the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University and has over 15 years experience in health and medical writing. He has published over 100 scholarly articles in international health issues and consumer health, and has won a writing award from the American Medical Writers Association. * Jean Baker, MS, RD has a master's degree in nutrition communication from Tufts University. His works were included in various print and Internet publications, including the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. * Jeanine Barone, MS is a nutritionist and exercise physiologist who has written several books and articles on travel, fitness, food and health. His articles have appeared in Food & Wine, Self, Cooking Light, Better Homes and Gardens and Outside, among others. He was editor of University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter for 11 years and has appeared on national television as an expert on food and fitness. * Amanda Barrett, MA former editor of EBSCO's Health Library Information Services. He has a Masters in health communication from Emerson College and the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University (a collaborative program) and a BA in English from the University of Boston. He has worked with the Latin American Health Institute, the Health Institute at Tufts-New England Medical Center, the Department of Public Health Massachusetts and Boston University Medical Center. * Monica Bearden, RD is a registered dietitian and has written articles for publications Journal of the American Dietetic Association, American Journal of Medicine and Sports, American Chemical Society, Today's Dietitian and ADA Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Newsletter. NutCom Monica co-owns a communications consulting company nutrition. * Howard Bell is a medical writer living in Onalaska, Wisconsin. His articles have been published in May Health Letter, Mayo Health Oasis website and numerous national magazines and medical publications and to the general public. He received the bronze prize award from the National Mature Media Awards. * Julie Bellet, MD DynaMed is clinical editor. Is board-certified in pediatrics. Dr. Bellet studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University and earned a degree in biology from Princeton University. Completed residency in pediatrics at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. * Connie M. Berkowitz, CRNA is an advanced practice nurse and has a master's degree and certification as a nurse anesthetist. He has written for magazines Parents 'School Journal, Rhode Island Parents' Paper, RN, Mothering, and Single Parent. * Karin Beuerlein is full-time freelance writer, and his works have been published in OnHealth.com (WebMD), Big Apple Parent and Writer's Digest. * Robert Bittner is a freelance writer and editor of Michigan who has written about family health issues for various print publications, including Woman's Day Moms on Call and Family Safety & Health. * Bethanne Black is a freelance health and medical issues. His work has been published in several health news publications and various Internet sites. He has also written several nonfiction essays and poems have appeared in magazines and anthologies. * Ann E. Boehler is a freelance writer and former senior associate editor at Walking magazine. He also writes articles on beauty and fitness for other publications. * Maria Borowski, MA has a master's degree in cognitive psychology and neuroscience at Mount Holyoke College. * Steven Bratman, MD studied medicine at the University of California at Davis. In 1997, he created and oversaw the research program that led to the creation of Natural and Alternative Treatments (NAT) and related books. He has authored or co-authored more than ten books in the field of complementary and alternative medicine. * Jonathan Briggs, MA, ELS holds an MA in English and has written about various scientific and health issues for numerous medical publishers and corporate and government clients. * Mark Brown is a sports broadcaster working primarily as a poster play by play for ESPN International on broadcast NBA and NFL. He also hosts a weekly sports radio show called "The Front Row", which can be heard online at cyberstationusa.com. * Alia Bucciarelli, MS is an editor and freelance health writer, and a masters degree in health communication from the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University. * Jill Buchanan, MA writes regularly for national and regional publications on environmental science and health. She has an MA in science journalism from Boston University. * Mary Calvagna, MS is a freelance health writer and has a master's degree in nutrition communication from Tufts University. He has written on a variety of health issues, diseases and nutrition for both print and online. * Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD has written and edited thousands of medical articles for print, Internet and CD-ROM. Is managing editor of Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior and Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior, both published by Macmillan Reference USA. * Tammy Chernin, RPh a degree in pharmacy and has over 15 years experience in retail. It is also a freelance writer specializing in health and medicine, and is a regular contributor to the publication Pharmacy Times. * Tina Coleman is a freelance writer who writes frequently about health, parenting and family, travel and gardening. * Suzanne Cote, MS has a masters in journalism from the College of Communication at Boston University and has worked in health communications as a writer and editor. * Barbara Williams Cosentino, CSW, RN is a freelance writer, lives in New York, and his work has appeared in many national publications. It is also a registered nurse, clinical social worker and psychotherapist. * Mary Cresse is a writer specializing in health care. As a project manager, senior writer, or supervising editor, she manages content relating to clinical and administrative aspects of health care. Some of his areas of expertise are: infection control, emergency management, physical and occupational therapy, facility safety and clinical laboratory. He is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. * Karen Cuozzo is a freelance writer specializing in health care and finance. His latest articles on sleep disorders and the female athlete triad have been published in New Jersey Medicine, the publication of the Medical Society of New Jersey. * Pat Curry writes regularly on health and medicine, as well as personal finance, business and entertainment publications and national and regional websites. She studied journalism at the University of Florida. * Amanda Dameron, MA has a master's degree in health communication from Emerson College / School of Medicine at Tufts University. Is a freelance health writer for various print and online publications, and currently works in disease management interventions with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. * Rhiannon Davies was web editor of Scholastic Library Publishing in Danbury, Connecticut. While at Scholastic, also served as a freelance writer for Grolier Online's Americana Journal. He has also written classical music reviews for The Stamford Advocate. He holds a degree in music and piano performance at the University of Hartford, Connecticut. * Kelly de la Rocha is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, food, travel and women's issues. His articles have appeared in over 50 newspapers and regional magazines, including Parenting New Hampshire, San Diego Family and Big Apple Parent. * Kathleen Doheny is a Los Angeles journalist specializing in health, fitness, and behavior. * Charles Downey is a freelance journalist, magazine writer and book author, and frequently writes about children's medical and psychological issues. He has written for Money, Reader's Digest, McCall's, Woman's Day, Better Homes and Gardens and many other publications in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. He was a contributor to the science and medicine page Los Angeles Times, where he has won awards for medical reporting. * Catherine Duffek, MLS, MS is a freelance health writer who holds master's Columbia University and Boston University / Sargent in health sciences and rehabilitation. His publications include patient education, marketing and history of medical materials. * Joseph Dumit, PhD is a biomedical anthropologist currently working at the Dibner Institute at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. * Chris Dunkerley is a freelance journalist specializing in health. He lives in a cottage in Scotland and writes for various magazines, including Men's Health, Maxim, and Zest. * Chroust Lain Ehmann has written over 100 stories and articles for publications such as Boston Globe, Woman's World, San Jose Mercury News and many more. She graduated from the Universities of Stanford and Syracuse and writes on parenting, health, fitness, business and technology. * Miriam Erick, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Has cared for more than 1000 women hospitalized with severe types of diseases of pregnancy, which has provided material for two books, an audio tape and a video, chapters in nutrition textbooks and two awards from the American Medical Writers Association. Miriam is frequently interviewed in print and broadcast media, and has appeared on "CBS This Morning". * Frank Ferucci, BS, MS is assistant emergency medical staff at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He has worked as an adjunct professor in the Physician Assistant Program at the University of New England and has worked as a provider of health care volunteer in the Himalayan Health Exchange. * Eileen Fitzgerald, MD a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. * Sherman M. Fridman, JD practiced law and served as judge pro tem before becoming a novelist and freelance writer. Write about health, business, lifestyle and travel for a variety of national and international publications. * Debra Gordon is freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared in publications such as Prevention, Men's Health, Runner's World and Family Circle. * Elaine Gottlieb is a Boston-based freelance writer with 13 years of experience as a journalist, editor, writer and reporter. His work has been published in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune and Dallas Morning News. * Alicia Graef is a freelance writer living in Boston. He has a degree in animal and veterinary sciences, and is studying journalism at Harvard University. * Roma R. Hanlon is a freelance writer and editor and director of parentstrackingthenet.com. He lives in Santa Clara, California. * Meryl Hyman Harris currently is a freelance writer specializing in health issues. For 30 years, he worked as an editor and reporter for a daily newspaper, and is the author of Who Is a Jew? Conversations, Not Conclusions, published by Jewish Lights Publishing. * Anita M. Harris is an award-winning journalist and author who writes about health, science and technology for print, broadcast and online. He has served as interim director of public affairs for the School of Public Health at Harvard and has taught at Harvard, Tufts, Yale, Simmons and Babson. * Alison N. Haughton, MA has a degree from the Faculty of Communication and the School of International Service at American University and an MA in health communication from Emerson College. He also studied at the School of Public Health at Boston University. * Jennifer Hellwig, MS, RD is a freelance writer specializing in health, medicine and nutrition. * Alexandra Howson, PhD is medical sociologist and lives in Seattle. It is also a freelance writer on health and medical issues experienced in nursing, higher education and health research. * Daphne Howland is a freelance writer specializing in topics related to medicine, technology and the environment. * Monique Kahn, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition communication from the School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. * Diana Kohnle industry working in healthcare as editor of consumer information. It is also a freelance writer specializing in news articles related to health. * Nancy Knoblock Hunton is an award-winning freelance writer who specializes in health care. She has an MA in public relations from Boston University. His articles have appeared in American Health Magazine, Computer Graphics World, Harvard Magazine, MIT's Technology Review, Physician's News Digest and hospital publications. * Bill Johnson is a daily newspaper editor and freelance writer. It has been running long distances for more than 25 years and is a veteran of the powers of "ultrarunning", including six 100-mile races and 15 road marathons. * Karen Schroeder, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in nutrition and a Master of Education. He has written on a variety of medical and nutrition topics for both print and online. It is also a nutrition educator at the Fallon Clinic. * Alethea Kehas, BA, BS a degree in English and biology from Bowdoin College and has previously worked at Massachusetts General Hospital, in the laboratory of human genetic research. * Patricia Kellicker, BSN is a registered nurse and freelance health writer. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and has written articles on various health topics for numerous online health publications and printed. Member of the American Medical Writer's Association. * Diana Kohnle industry working in healthcare as editor of consumer information. It is also a freelance writer specializing in news articles related to health. * Ericka Kostka is editor and fitness equipment Walking Magazine. * Jeffrey Laing travels the world researching folk and alternative medical practices. His articles appear in a variety of magazines and newspapers, and is the author of several books, including The Complete Book of Herbs and Nature's Miracle Medicines. * Laurie B. LaRusso, MS, ELS freelance medical writer and editor certified life sciences. He has a Masters in Health Communication at the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University and a designation as an adjunct professor in the School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. He was also president of the American Medical Writer's Association of New England. * Jeff Larson, PT, ATC is a medical writer and practicing physical therapist and athletic trainer in Fargo, North Dakota. Jeff has a special interest in writing articles on sports medicine for professional journals and magazines for the general public. * Jennifer Lewy, MSW holds a master's in social work from the University of Washington and has over 10 years experience in writing, communication and social marketing in health and human services. * Constance Pittman Lindner is a freelance writer living in the Boston area. He has published articles in several weekly newspapers, as Hingham and Cohasset Mariner Journal, and has also written for The Boston Globe, Max for Women and Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. * Larry Lindner, MA is a health writer for The Boston Globe and previously was executive editor of the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. He has written about nutrition, general health and travel for publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, American Health, Walking, and Redbook. * Jillian Lokere, MS is a freelance writer specializing in articles on science and medicine for the general public. He earned his master's degree in biomedical science from Harvard University, where he researched cancer genetics. * Nicky Lowney, MA has a master's degree in health communication from Emerson College. He has five years experience as a medical writer and project manager in the pharmaceutical industry. * Julie Rackliffe Lucey, MS is a freelance writer in food, health, nutrition, and parenting. He has a Masters in nutrition communication from Tufts University and has published articles in the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly and other media to the general public in print and on the web. He has also written cookbooks for the Arlington Food Pantry and the Department of Public Health Massachusetts. * Jacquelyn Rudis made an internship as a health writer at EBSCO Information Services's Health Library during the summer of 2006. Her responsibilities included writing various articles for Health Library. Jacquelyn is currently a freshman at Brown University, where he studied for degrees in community health and public policy. Jacquelyn also serves on the executive board Advocacy Program Community Health Brown University. * Jennifer Rymaruk earned his BS in biology from Siena College and an MA in health communications in collaboration program from Emerson College and the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University. He has worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and has illustrated a children's book of the New England Medical Center. Jen is an award winning photographer and avid artist. * Sonja Lyons is a professional freelance writer from Seattle who has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and psychology. He has 18 years of experience in writing a wide variety of technical, medical and commercial. * Susan L. Madden, MS has an MBA and health policy at the School of Public Health Harvard. She is the author of The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years and has written on health policy and health care for many years. * Daus Mahnke, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boulder, Colorado. He studied medicine at Vanderbilt University, did his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the Center for Health Sciences at the University of Colorado. * Lori P. Marcotte, MPH, RD is a registered dietitian and an active member of Massachusetts 5-A-Day Coalition. He has a Master of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and develops curricula Tufts University nutrition program for primary schools. * Amy Marlow, MPH, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian, has a master's degree in public health, specializing in education and health promotion. Besides turning to freelance writing, as a wellness specialist for a corporate program of health promotion. * Julie J. Martin, MS is a freelance health writer and a masters degree in health communication from the Faculty of Medicine at Tufts University. * Anne Martinez is a freelance writer for various print and electronic publications. His articles have appeared in Parenting, American Baby, The World & I and many other magazines, newspapers, newsletters and web sites. * Richard S. Masella, DMD, FACD works as an orthodontist in Florida for over 22 years. Is clinical assistant professor of orthodontics at Northwestern Dental School in Chicago, and is a member of the American College of Dentists. * Christie Matheson is a health writer and editor of two monthly publications for medical professionals. Independently has written many articles for trade publications healthcare and fitness and health for the general public. * Alice A. McCarthy, MBA has a business degree from Babson College. He has over 14 years experience as a medical writer, analyst and researcher for the biomedical industry. His articles have appeared in publications for the public health in general, industry trade journals physician and various online sites. She writes frequently on the international pharmaceutical industry analyst for health care in the U.S.. UU. and Europe. * Krisha McCoy, MS has a master's degree in nutrition communication from Tufts University. He has written and clinical health content for the general public for online and print publications. Member of the American Medical Writer's Association. * Eileen McDonald an athlete and mother of two children. He likes to run, play tennis, hiking, and strength training. Writes about health and fitness and enjoys wearing a healthy lifestyle. * Wendy J. Meyeroff medical writer and his work has appeared in media across the country since 1978. She has covered women's health issues, nutrition and senior citizens. * Mary Mihaly is a writer on travel, lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and has appeared in Reader's Digest, Continental, Nature Conservancy, Robb Report and other national publications. * Marla Hardee Milling has written for a variety of print and online publications including Smart Computing, Armchair Millionaire, and BabyCenter. She is director of public information at Mars Hill College in North Carolina, and previously worked 10 years as a news producer at WLOS-TV. * Nanette Miner, EdD is president of the consulting firm The Training Doctor. Write extensively and speaks nationwide about commercial, marketing and motivation. * Deborah Mitchell is a freelance writer specializing in environmental and health issues. He has published over a dozen books and also writes for several professional and to the general public. * Cindi Myers was medical clinic manager and currently writes about health and medicine and trade publications for the general public. * Deanna M. Neff, MPH is an independent researcher and writer with over 10 years experience in the field of research policy and health care. He has a Masters in Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Medicine at Tufts University. * Diane Voyatzis Norwood, MS, RD, CDE is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, in addition to a Masters in nutrition communication from Tufts University. He has written for various publications, including Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter and School Food Service & Nutrition. * Heather S. Oliff, PhD has a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology. He has over nine years of experience as a scientist, researcher, writer and educator. * Robin Brett Parnes, MS, MPH has a master's in public health from Boston University, majoring in health promotion and disease prevention, and has a masters in nutrition communication from the School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. * Urmila Parlikar, MS holds a Masters in Science Journalism Program Science and Medical Journalism at Boston University and a BA in biology and English from Barnard College of Columbia University. His work has been included in several publications, including Harvard Health Letter, Harvard Women's Health Watch, Technology Review and American Health. * Abbi Perets is a freelance writer in Southern California. Frequently writes about parenting, pregnancy, women's health and family travel. * Christine Perry, MS, RD has a master's degree in clinical nutrition from Tufts University. He worked as a senior editor at Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter and has contributed to the Chicago Center for Clinical Research and Earth Day Chicago. * Elizabeth Peterson, MFA * Debra Wood, MD has a degree in English from Harvard University and studied medicine at UCLA. He spent 30 years in family practice. In 1998, he left his practice to become a freelance medical writer full time. His work experience includes private practice, clinics, emergency departments, the Veterans Administration and the Peace Corps. * Virginia Reece, MS has a master's degree in early childhood education from Ball State University. Currently, he is a child development instructor and directs a preschool laboratory program. * Julie Riley, MS, RD has a master's degree in nutrition science and has worked for websites for several years as editor, writer, project manager and head of programming. In addition, his articles have been included in a variety of publications for professionals and the general public. * Trish Riley is a professional freelance journalist with presence in major regional newspapers and national magazines. In addition to health issues, she enjoys writing about business, the environment, children and family travel. * Alayne Ronnenberg, ScD has worked in various aspects of the field of nutrition for over 20 years. He is currently a research associate at the School of Public Health at Harvard and a visiting lecturer at the School of Nutrition at Tufts University. His research focuses on the effect of nutrition and infectious diseases on reproductive health. * Sue Rose, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a private practice in Park Ridge, Illinois. Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and also works as a nutrition consultant in business and industry. * Laurie B. Rosenblum, MPH has a master's degree in public health, specializing in health care and health education. Is a writer and editor at Education Development Center in Massachusetts and also works as a freelance writer and editor of health materials for professionals and the general public. * Jen Rymaruk earned a degree in biology from Siena College and an MA in health communications from Emerson College. Jen is an avid photographer and artist who enjoys capturing nature's delicacies and create large-scale murals. * Diane Safer, PhD has a Ph.D. in experimental social psychology from Columbia University. Research is an independent consultant for public relations firms biotechnology and health care, marketing communications firms and companies healthcare. * Dianne Scheinberg MS, RD, LDN Dianne earned an RD and an MS in nutrition and health promotion at the University Simmons. He is president and owner of Dianne B. Scheinberg and Associates, a consulting firm and nutrition counseling Newton, Massachusetts. Some of his clients are Bosse Sports and Health Club and the Department of Public Health Massachusetts. * Amy Scholten, MPH has a master's degree in public health (education and health promotion) and a BS in nutrition. He has worked as a nutritionist, health educator, editor and writer specializing in health and director of marketing for wellness programs and community hospital. * Skye Schulte, MS, MPH has a master's degree in nutrition communication and a master's in public health from Tufts University. His work has been published in Journal of Health Communication and The Encyclopedia of Health Behavior. * Sylvia Sensiper, PhD is a video editor and producer of Boston graduated from Harvard Business School. His articles have appeared in various magazines and academic journals. * Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH practiced internal medicine until 1996, when he began a career in medical writing. He has written on numerous topics for the general public, doctors, executives from healthcare and pharmaceuticals. * Terry Miller Shannon, RRT is registered respiratory therapist and has written for several publications, including Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Teen, Sunset, and CBS Health Watch. * Jill Shuman, MS, RD, ELS is a registered dietitian, editor and journalist. She writes extensively about health and nutrition, was president of the American Medical Writers' Association (New England) and teaches at Tufts University. * Jeff Siegel has written extensively on health and nutrition for many major magazines, including Men's Health, Healthy Woman, and Boy's Life. * Vonne Sieve, MA independent medical writer and has written many articles on health related issues, such as prostate cancer, hemorrhoids and various surgical procedures in gynecology and neurosurgery. It is also producing a series of award-winning medical videos. * Leanna Skarnulis is a freelance writer of articles for magazines that include Friendly Exchange, Mature Outlook, The Futurist, and Writer's Digest. He was senior writer and account executive at an advertising agency. * Carrie Myers Smith has a degree in exercise physiology and is currently completing a master's degree in nutrition. His articles have appeared in Shape's Fit Pregnancy, IDEA Health and Fitness Source, and American Fitness. * Heather Smith is a freelance writer who has written about health, food and entertainment for print and online publications. She is currently pursuing a masters in editing and publishing at the University of Cincinnati. * Nathalie Smith, MSN, RN is certified nurse practitioner, writing consultant and freelance medical writer and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has a master's in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco. In his more than 10 years of experience as a medical writer, Nathalie has contributed more than 70 articles for peer-reviewed medical journals. He is president of Aspen Medical Writing Associates. * Elizabeth Smoots, MD is certified family physician in Seattle, Washington, and specializes in preventive medicine and primary care. He has over 20 years of experience in private, maintenance organizations health clinics and several group practices. Her writing has been published in various websites and in numerous magazines and publications, including Harvard Health Letter, Family Safety & Health, American Family Physician and Best of Health. * Elissa Sonnenberg, MSEd former teacher and health. His work has been featured on MSNBC.com, Moms Online and Environmental News Network, among other national print publications and online. * Jeffrey Stone, MBA is a freelance health writer from Boston who works as membership manager of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium. He has an MBA in health care from Boston University and has experience in survey research on public health, medical management and marketing networks of health care. * Michelle Stravinsky, RN is a registered nurse at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Connecticut. She works as a medical and surgical nurse. Michelle graduated from Merrimack College with a degree in sports medicine and was certified as a registered nurse in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Connecticut. * Diane Stresing is a freelance writer in northeast Ohio. She especially enjoys writing about the convergence of medicine, technology and business. * Annie Stuart is freelance writer and editor with nearly 25 years of experience. He has written, edited, or project managed more than 600 health-related brochures, book chapters and articles in magazines, newsletters, newspapers and websites. His clients range from the site CancerSource.com and Prevention magazine to Stanford University and the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. * Cheryl A. Sweet is a freelance writer, lives in Arizona, and has specialized in medical, scientific and health care for over 25 years. * Tracy Teare is a freelance writer and lives in Falmouth, Maine. He was editor of fitness equipment and Walking magazine, has written for Fit Pregnancy, Women's Sports & Fitness, Walking and Self. * Madeline Vann, MPH has over a decade of experience in scientific, medical and health and as a professional writer and media relations. He received a master's in public health at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Tulane University, majoring in health communications and social marketing. His writings have appeared in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Huntsville Times, Natural Awakenings and San Antonio Current. * Karen Vikstrom, MS, CGC is certified genetic counselor with several years experience in a clinical prenatal and pediatric genetics. Is a freelance writer specializing in genetics and medicine. * Sheri Wallace is a freelance writer who lives in Tucson, Arizona. Writes frequently about health and parenting topics. * Beth Walsh, MA writes about managing health information, billing and reimbursement issues, information technology and health imaging. He is currently the senior editor of Health Imaging & IT magazine. He earned a master's degree in health communication from Emerson College and a BA in journalism from Lehigh University. * Janice Wells is a freelance writer living in California. His work has appeared in Family Circle, Woman's Day, Real Woman, Family Life, Parenting, Contra Costa Times and other publications. * Richard C. Wilson, MD podiatrist is a doctor in private practice in Melbourne, Florida. His professional interests include sports medicine and foot surgery. He has published several scientific and popular articles. * Debra Wood, RN is a freelance writer specializing in the areas of health care, aging and lifestyle. Builds on over 25 years of nursing experience to effectively communicate health issues to professionals and the general public. * Michael Wood, BS, PTA has a degree in exercise physiology and a degree in physical therapy (PTA). His professional memberships include: National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS), American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Sports Medicine and American Council on Exercise. * Linda Wright, MS Connections are internal editor and commented nonfiction medical thriller Regush Nicholas, The Virus Within on iVillage.com. * Troya Renee Yoder, MS is a freelance health writer and has a degree in biology and chemistry and a master's degree in molecular genetics. Writes mostly on children's health issues and his works have been published in various print and online publications for the general public. * Monica Zangwill, MD, MPH is board-certified in internal medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in primary care, preventive medicine and public health. * Lisa Zinnia Zinman has been an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1989 and is licensed in the state of New York and the city of Boston, Massachusetts, where he runs a private practice.