Spring 2018 | The Public Health Advocate

Islamophobia as a Public Health Issue

How does Islamophobia affect Muslim Americans’ access to equitable health care?

Menstruation Stigma Must Stop. Period.

Menstruation is a natural process, but it’s also highly stigmatized in other countries. How can current efforts reduce the stigma many women face around the world?

The Elderly and Exercise

Many older adults are reluctant to exercise due to a number of misconceptions, but exercise could be essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What Mold Has to Do With Berkeley’s Housing Crisis

Mold is an issue many residents face in their homes, but can it be representative of a bigger housing crisis?

Accessing Emergency Contraceptives: Vending Machines

Vending machines have traditionally offered candies and snacks to passersby. Now, college campuses are embracing vending machines that offer access to emergency contraceptives.

Empathy in Medical Education: Can Kindness Be Taught?

Empathy is critical for building fruitful doctor-patient relationships. How are medical schools preparing future doctors’ interpersonal skills?

Medication Abortion Offered on Campus: A Legitimate Need?

UC Berkeley students from Students United for Reproductive Justice, or SURJ, are working to make medication abortion accessible to college students across California.

The Other Side of Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley has a celebrated reputation of innovation, but many are struggling to afford food and housing.

Up Close and Personal With AIDS

Improvements in treatment have allowed HIV-positive individuals to live longer, healthier lives. However, many still suffer from the negative stigma surrounding HIV.

Biodiversity and Human Health

Biodiversity loss may seem like an abstract issue in a biology textbook, but it has real consequences for human health.