The Superhumans Behind the Garbage Trucks
Sanitation work is considered the fifth most dangerous job in the United States. How often do we acknowledge the danger of this industry?
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The Ugly Side of Beauty Products
The beauty industry has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. Do the millions of global consumers know what their beauty products are comprised of?
Undoing Illness With Dean Ornish, MD
Dr. Dean Ornish is a physician and researcher who has shown that chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and early stage prostate cancer, can be reversed through lifestyle changes.
An Uphill Battle
Sexual harassment occurs in universities — on the faculty level, too. Here are the women fighting to end it.
Paralyzed by Polio
Vaccination efforts have led to significant reductions in the number of polio cases worldwide. But why is poliomyelitis so difficult to eradicate?
Everything Happens Somewhere
An individual’s location can impact their access to resources. Geographic information systems use this fact to assess health risks across regions.
The Latest Buzz: Birds in Berkeley
Electric scooters are becoming commonplace in Berkeley. What does this mean for city residents and college students?
A Hot Debate in California
Wildfires endanger lives, destroy property, and uproot entire communities. Suppressing them, however, might make future ones even worse.
Temple or Therapy?
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities often lack the resources or education to address mental health needs. How do cultural practices perpetuate this disparity?
The Crisis of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Crisis pregnancy centers provide pregnant women with free prenatal care. Their goal? To steer pregnant women away from abortion.