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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Scott Gottlieb’s last word as FDA chief: Juul drove a youth addiction crisisScott Gottlieb’s last word as FDA chief: Juul drove a youth addiction crisis
    Science

    Youth vaping is surging. Trump’s FDA chief says the Silicon Valley startup sparked the teen epidemic.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Nicotine-induced seizures could be a side effect of vapingNicotine-induced seizures could be a side effect of vaping
    Science

    The FDA is investigating 35 cases of seizures that were reported after e-cigarette use.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Cholera is spreading in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone IdaiCholera is spreading in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Idai
    Science

    The infection can kill within hours.

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    The 3 most promising new methods of male birth control, explainedThe 3 most promising new methods of male birth control, explained
    Explainers

    A pill, a gel, and a nonsurgical vasectomy are making their way through clinical trials.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    11 high-fiber foods to help America close the fiber gap11 high-fiber foods to help America close the fiber gap
    Science

    Lots of small changes to the diet can help us get the fiber we’re missing.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    What late-night snacking has to do with sleepWhat late-night snacking has to do with sleep
    Science

    Participants in a new study ate more after dinner when they were sleep-deprived.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    The new, confusing Zika travel advice, explainedThe new, confusing Zika travel advice, explained
    Explainers

    The epidemic is over. That doesn’t mean would-be parents are in the clear.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    There’s finally a drug for postpartum depression. Too bad it’s $34,000.There’s finally a drug for postpartum depression. Too bad it’s $34,000.
    Science

    Brexanolone was designed to address an unmet medical need. It’s also complicated to use.

    By Julia Belluz
    Why the Washington measles outbreak is mostly affecting one specific group
    Politics

    The CDC says 75 percent of recent measles cases are linked to tight-knit communities.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    3 ways AI is already changing medicine3 ways AI is already changing medicine
    Science

    They might surprise you.

    By Julia Belluz

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