Health Archives - Oakland Voices

State seizures reveal ongoing sales of flavored and untaxed tobacco products at Oakland retail shops.

East Oakland residents face relentless noise from planes, trains, and traffic, raising health concerns.

The Exhale Collective focuses on Black women’s wellness through gatherings.

Over 200 athletes participated in the Oakland 5000 run at Laney College on July 16.

Oakland residents joined over 1,500 athletes in the 2025 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

Oakland neighborhoods remain vulnerable to lead poisoning.

Cultural stigma and language barriers prevent some Asian Americans from seeking mental health support.

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

A new walking and biking trail along the banks of the San Leandro Creek will connect East Oakland to other green spaces.

E-cigarettes promised a safer alternative to smoking, but experts warn they pose unique health risks and fuel nicotine addiction among youth.