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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    The vaping illness outbreak is strengthening the argument for legalizing marijuanaThe vaping illness outbreak is strengthening the argument for legalizing marijuana
    Science

    Black market THC products are now a public health problem because regulations haven’t kept up.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    WHO just declared another polio virus strain eradicated. There’s one more to go.WHO just declared another polio virus strain eradicated. There’s one more to go.
    Politics

    Once a leading killer of children, polio has nearly been wiped out by a global vaccination effort.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    As vaping-related illness cases reach 1,300, health officials still don’t know the causeAs vaping-related illness cases reach 1,300, health officials still don’t know the cause
    Science

    To date, 26 people have died of vaping-related illness. One was only 17 years old.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Quitting Juul may be harder than quitting cigarettesQuitting Juul may be harder than quitting cigarettes
    Science

    Here’s what addiction experts recommend.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    5 reasons why 3 STDs are roaring back in America5 reasons why 3 STDs are roaring back in America
    Science

    The CDC found spikes in cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia — again.

    By Julia Belluz
    We need oxygen to live. The Nobel in medicine winners discovered how we adapt to changing levels.
    Science

    William G. Kaelin Jr, Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, and Gregg L. Semenza share this year’s prize.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Meat is unhealthy, meat is okay: Why science keeps overturning what we thought we knewMeat is unhealthy, meat is okay: Why science keeps overturning what we thought we knew
    Science

    Don’t be surprised that scientists keep updating their advice.

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    Science
    THC vape products may be the main culprit in the mysterious lung illness outbreakTHC vape products may be the main culprit in the mysterious lung illness outbreak
    Science

    Most of the 1,080 cases of lung injury involved THC.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Is eating beef healthy? The new fight raging in nutrition science, explained.Is eating beef healthy? The new fight raging in nutrition science, explained.
    Science

    How researchers came to a controversial conclusion about the health effects of meat.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Vaping appears to be making hundreds of people sick. Doctors have no idea why.Vaping appears to be making hundreds of people sick. Doctors have no idea why.
    Science

    The mysterious spike in respiratory illnesses has sickened 805 people in 46 states and one territory.

    By Julia Belluz