
Julia Belluz
Freelance contributor
Latest articles by Julia Belluz

While we obsess about carbs and protein, we’ve ignored fiber — at our peril.

How librarians, pirates, and funders are liberating the world’s academic research from paywalls.


E-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless.


The era of religious and moral vaccine exemptions needs to end — and fast.


A new study finds one in six women report maternal mistreatment. The number is higher for women of color.


Outside of rare cases, rigorous studies of the supplement don’t find any health benefit.


A major global survey helps explain the problem of vaccine mistrust.


It’s the third time the health agency has decided against sounding the global alarm over the outbreak.


California is among the states hardest hit by measles. Biel wants to make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccines.


It’s the first time the outbreak has spread across DRC’s border.