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Manu Venkat
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Election 2016: Know Your Ballot

October 31, 2016
Manu Venkat
This election cycle, the top of the ticket is in the spotlight, and for good reason. However, California voters will...
News
friscofive

Standing With the Frisco Five

May 12, 2016
Manu Venkat
When the “Frisco Five” embarked on a hunger strike to protest police violence, students and faculty from UCSF stood by...
News

Surprise! It’s Your $10,000 Hospital Bill

April 18, 2016
Manu Venkat
When healthcare providers and insurance companies disagree on a “fair” price for a service, patients can get caught in the...
News

Debating Hot Button Health Issues

January 29, 2016
Manu Venkat
What do prescription drug costs, cigarette taxes, legalizing marijuana, and the Super Bowl have in common? All were topics on...
Health
sugarydrinks

Is Banning Sugary Drinks Worthwhile?

December 17, 2015
Manu Venkat
“Here’s something wholesome and delicious for you to enjoy,” a smiling nurse says in a vintage Coca-Cola magazine ad. “Coca-Cola...
Opinion

Prescription Drugs: Going Behind the Price Tag

October 13, 2015
Manu Venkat
The recent 5000% price increase of a lifesaving off-patent drug ignited a firestorm but is far from an isolated incident...
Opinion

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