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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

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    Trump might help free science that’s locked behind paywallsTrump might help free science that’s locked behind paywalls
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    Reportedly, the White House may issue an executive order on federally funded research. Publishers aren’t happy.

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    Science
    Vaping may have been sickening people for much longer than the current outbreakVaping may have been sickening people for much longer than the current outbreak
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    A new study finds cases may have been surfacing as early as January 2017.

    By Julia Belluz
    The extraordinary danger of being pregnant and uninsured in Texas
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    The state’s system for helping the uninsured thwarts women at every turn and encourages subpar care.

    By Julia Belluz and Nina Martin
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    Tiny Samoa has had nearly 5,000 measles cases. Here’s how it got so bad.Tiny Samoa has had nearly 5,000 measles cases. Here’s how it got so bad.
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    This island nation saw 70 measles deaths so far this year, most in children under age 5.

    By Julia Belluz
    How McKinsey infiltrated the world of global public health
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    The Gates Foundation brought billions of dollars to the sector — and a business-friendly ethos consultants could exploit.

    By Julia Belluz and Marine Buissonniere
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    The world’s been waiting for male birth control. India may be the first to launch it.The world’s been waiting for male birth control. India may be the first to launch it.
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    Some researchers are skeptical that it’s safe and effective.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    How to host Thanksgiving dinner when everyone has a dietary restrictionHow to host Thanksgiving dinner when everyone has a dietary restriction
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    It’s possible to find unity in the age of dietary division.

    By Julia Belluz
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    The endless shaming over Thanksgiving pie makes no senseThe endless shaming over Thanksgiving pie makes no sense
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    It’s really not worth feeling guilty about a little over-indulgence during the holidays.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Vaping is still safer than smoking. That message is getting dangerously muddled.Vaping is still safer than smoking. That message is getting dangerously muddled.
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    A survey found the number of people who think vaping is as harmful, or more harmful, than smoking keeps growing.

    By Julia Belluz
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    Trump’s controversial vaping flavor ban is now deadTrump’s controversial vaping flavor ban is now dead
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    Angry vapers and vaping companies convinced the president to kill his flavored vape ban.

    By Julia Belluz