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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Nearly all Americans fail to eat enough of this actual superfood
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz
    The war to free science
    Explainers

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

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    Science
    Vaping may be more dangerous than we realizedVaping may be more dangerous than we realized
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Measles is back because states give parents too many ways to avoid vaccinesMeasles is back because states give parents too many ways to avoid vaccines
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Health Care
    A shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirthA shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirth
    Health Care

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Millions of Americans take vitamin D. Most should just stop.Millions of Americans take vitamin D. Most should just stop.
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Religion and vaccine refusal are linked. We have to talk about it.Religion and vaccine refusal are linked. We have to talk about it.
    Politics

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The second-largest Ebola outbreak is spreading. The WHO says it’s not yet a global emergency.The second-largest Ebola outbreak is spreading. The WHO says it’s not yet a global emergency.
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Culture
    Jessica Biel’s dangerous lobbying against a California vaccination bill, explainedJessica Biel’s dangerous lobbying against a California vaccination bill, explained
    Culture

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

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Ebola just spread into Uganda. It may soon become an emergency.Ebola just spread into Uganda. It may soon become an emergency.
    Science

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

    By Julia Belluz