Max Gomez, Ph.D., has been the Health and Science editor of WNBC,

NBC's flagship station in New York, since 1991. His health reports are

carried on NBC stations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Gomez has

been honored with four New York Emmy Awards, two Philadelphia Emmys, a

UPI Best Documentary Award, and an Excellence in Time of Crisis award

from New York City. He was named the American Health Foundation's Man of

the Year in 1986 for his contributions to public awareness of vital health

issues. He lives in Westchester County, New York.