Jean Carper
<DIV><B>Jean Carper</B> is an award-winning medical journalist and the author of 24 books, including the <I>New York Times</I> bestsellers <I>Food -- Your Miracle Medicine</I>, <I>Stop Aging Now!</I>, and <I>Miracle Cures</I>. She is a contributing editor to <I>USA Weekend Magazine</I>, and wrote the magazine's "Eat Smart" column for 14 years. She lives in Washington, D.C., and Florida.</DIV>