Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Page updated at 02:00 a.m.

A Seattle Times Investigation
MIRACLE MACHINES: The 21st-Century Snake Oil
Part 1: One man's invention is part of a worldwide scam that snares the desperately ill
Part 2: Public never warned about dangerous device
Part 3: Teen's death hastened by practitioner who had bogus diplomas
Update: Spread of illegal devices causes alarm
Tomato scare ending; fears linger for many people
The tomato scare may be over, but it has taken a toll - it's cost the industry an estimated $100 million and left millions of people with a new wariness about the safety of everyday foods.
Friday, July 18
Human trial for HIV vaccine is canceled
King County may have to shut some public-health clinics
FDA says tomatoes are safe; peppers suspect
Monday, July 14
Sunday, July 13
Sunscreen's nanoparticles seen as safe | The People's Pharmacy
Saturday, July 12
UW students find fecal coliform on campus keyboards
Monday, July 7
Medical procedures rated by state's expert comparison shoppers
Cholesterol drugs advised for children
Nation's doctors push senators to reverse cuts in Medicare bill
Sunday, July 6
Skin condition granuloma annulare, a woman who craves cornstarch, and more | The People's Pharmacy

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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