Gina Kolata

Remains of the 1918 pandemic flu virus have been rediscovered in the frozen bodies of victims in Alaska. This is the story of that discovery, covering the history of flu and previous epidemics, and detailing the science and understanding of this mortal disease.

Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss-and the Myths and Realities of Dieting is a 2008 JBF Awards nominated book by Gina Kolata.