Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Page updated at 09:42 a.m.
A Seattle Times Investigation
Culture of resistance
The drug-resistant germ MRSA lurks in Washington hospitals, carried by patients and staff and fueled by inconsistent infection control. This stubborn germ is spreading at an alarming rate, but no one has tracked these cases — until now.
Researchers work on developing sign language for cellphones
A group of University of Washington researchers are working on MobileASL (American Sign Language) which would allow the hearing-impaired to use sign language on cellphones
Sunday, November 30
Laxative helps clear up skin problems
Saturday, November 29
FDA sets level for melamine in infant formula
Swiss likely to OK prescription heroin
Friday, November 28
Study yields new insight into aging process
Wednesday, November 26
Drops in new cases, death rates indicate U.S. turning corner against cancer
5 easy ways to minimize weight gain on Thanksgiving
Report: AIDS policy led to South African deaths
Tuesday, November 25
Study says some cancers go away without treatment
Monday, November 24
Study on aging still going strong some 50 years later
Sunday, November 23
Free drug samples may lack life-saving information
Thursday, November 20
"Embryo adoption" gives new life to some couples' hopes for a child
Health-insurers support overhaul, but on condition of required coverage
Parents, relax: Study says kids' online time is positive

Yours In Health: Dr. Astrid Pujari
Dr. Astrid Pujari is a Seattle M.D. with an additional degree as a medical herbalist; she practices at the Pujari Center and teaches as part of the residency programs at Virginia Mason and Swedish Providence hospitals.
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