Soda Sales Dropped After Oakland Imposed a Tax on Sugary Drinks
A study by UC researchers projects that the one-cent-per-ounce tax will lead to a decline in diet-related diseases.
From the Field
Planning for Food Systems Resilience in Hawai’i and Beyond
A team of UC Berkeley graduates have launched an interactive toolkit to inform community food systems planning.
How Well Do Livestock Antibiotic Restrictions Work? Not Too Well, According to New Research
A study by Berkeley Public Health researchers analyzes the oversight of food industry antimicrobial use.
The Abundance of Forageable Urban Greens
Foraging for food may not be the foundation of our nutrition, but Professor Philip Stark thinks the practice might provide a better way for us to interact with our cities and ecosystems.
Childhood Exposure to Common Herbicide May Increase the Risk of Disease in Young Adulthood
UC Berkeley research links exposure to glyphosate, the most widely used weed killer, to liver inflammation and metabolic disorder.
California Farmworkers Face High Risk of Chronic Diseases
A new study of farmworkers' health examines factors contributing to chronic disease, such as inadequate access to health care.