Monday, November 23, 2009 - Page updated at 02:02 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.
Vaccine to kill nicotine buzz now in late tests by small drug firm
A small company is hoping it can make millions of dollars by creating a vaccine for people who want to kick the smoking habit. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals of Rockville, Md., in the late stages of testing its experimental vaccine, took a big step last week by striking a deal with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.
Sunday, November 22
Cutting through breast-cancer confusion
The People's Pharmacy | People's Pharmacy: Pain relief for people who can't use NSAID drugs
Saturday, November 21
First key vote today on Senate health bill
Swine-flu illnesses dropping for now, CDC says
Friday, November 20
Senate Democrats want to tax nips and tucks
Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract
House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts
Doctors recommend less often Pap tests
It's possible to recover a life lost to hoarding
UC agrees to staff troubled hospital
Thursday, November 19
Breast-cancer flap gets political
AP Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
Obese SC man dies after 8 months in home recliner
Wednesday, November 18
Breast-cancer guidelines touch off firestorm
Ex-Kiss drummer: Breast cancer not just for women
Mapping state's role in global health
Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster
FDA panel backs Pfizer's enhanced vaccine for kids
Tuesday, November 17
Seniors skeptical of health overhaul
Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots
Formerly conjoined twins in stable condition
Study: New device boosts heart failure survival
Drummers rockin' to a healthy beat
Monday, November 16
UW program helps doctors meet demand for palliative care
Sunday, November 15
Health bill reduces senior benefits, according to report
The People's Pharmacy | Lead in hair dye causes concern
Thursday, November 12
Hundreds show up at Seattle pharmacy for shot at flu vaccine
Catholic clergy lean on House to include abortion limits in health-overhaul bill
Wednesday, November 11
Hundreds line up for swine flu vaccine at Sand Point pharmacy in Seattle
Senate health-care bill by year's end, Reid says
Chemical BPA in workers linked to sex problems
UN says hunger stunts some 200 million children
Tuesday, November 10
AMA votes to seek repeal of 'don't ask,don't tell'
UK starts study on using human DNA in animals
Monday, November 9
WHO: AIDS leading cause of death, disease in women
Lawmaker wants probe of E. coli and school lunches
Campaign to push for chocolate milk
Button battery can look like a treat to a toddler
