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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    With its new tobacco industry CEO, has Juul become Big Tobacco?With its new tobacco industry CEO, has Juul become Big Tobacco?
    Science

    Juul wants to help solve smoking. But it keeps cozying up to the tobacco industry.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The WHO is concerned Tanzania may be hiding Ebola casesThe WHO is concerned Tanzania may be hiding Ebola cases
    Science

    The agency issued a rare statement saying health officials in the East African country aren’t being transparent.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Most cancer drugs fail in testing. This might be a big reason why.Most cancer drugs fail in testing. This might be a big reason why.
    Science

    Some therapies might not be hitting the targets they’re supposed to.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Trump’s cracking down on flavored vapes — but leaving flavored cigarettes on the marketTrump’s cracking down on flavored vapes — but leaving flavored cigarettes on the market
    Politics

    The potential benefits, risks, and unintended consequences of the White House’s vaping crackdown.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    America is in danger of losing its “measles-free” statusAmerica is in danger of losing its “measles-free” status
    Explainers

    If an outbreak in New York state continues, the US will no longer be considered a nation that eliminated measles.

    By Julia Belluz
    Technology
    Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube are cracking down on fake vaccine newsFacebook, Pinterest, and YouTube are cracking down on fake vaccine news
    Technology

    But it’s not clear how much influence social media has over parents refusing vaccines for their kids.

    By Julia Belluz
    The disturbing hypothesis for the sudden uptick in chronic kidney disease
    Future Perfect

    Our kidneys might be vulnerable to the more frequent extreme heat brought on by global warming.

    By Julia Belluz
    This feminist gynecologist wants you to know your body and fight the patriarchy
    Science

    With her new book, Jen Gunter aims to fight the myths that plague women.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Who should get the HPV vaccine? The recommendations keep changing.Who should get the HPV vaccine? The recommendations keep changing.
    Politics

    The HPV vaccine is now recommended for some people as old as 45.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The WHO finally declared a public health emergency over EbolaThe WHO finally declared a public health emergency over Ebola
    Science

    The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been ongoing since last August.

    By Julia Belluz