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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Study: Vaping helps smokers quit. Sort of.Study: Vaping helps smokers quit. Sort of.
    Science

    A new randomized control trial on e-cigarettes was just published. Don’t expect it to resolve any controversy.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Washington declared a public health emergency over measles. Thank vaccine-refusing parents.Washington declared a public health emergency over measles. Thank vaccine-refusing parents.
    Science

    There are 36 cases in Washington state.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Want to fix obesity and climate change at the same time? Make Big Food companies pay.Want to fix obesity and climate change at the same time? Make Big Food companies pay.
    Science

    A new report says food companies are pursuing profit at the expense of public and environmental health. That has to change.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    This autism dad has a warning for anti-vaxxersThis autism dad has a warning for anti-vaxxers
    Science

    Why a vaccine researcher is waging war on the anti-vaccine movement.

    By Julia Belluz
    The vape company Juul said it doesn’t target teens. Its early ads tell a different story.
    Science

    A new analysis of Juul’s marketing campaign suggests it targeted youth from its inception.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    A new study shows stem cells can reverse MS in some patients. But researchers have questions.A new study shows stem cells can reverse MS in some patients. But researchers have questions.
    Science

    Some patients in a small trial who got stem cell transplants after chemo saw their quality of life and disability improve.

    By Julia Belluz
    Media
    How journalism can win back public trustHow journalism can win back public trust
    Media

    In a new book, the former Guardian editor explains what journalists — and readers — need to do to fight fake news.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is moving toward a major city. That’s not good.The Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is moving toward a major city. That’s not good.
    Science

    With at least 680 cases, it’s already the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Is the CRISPR baby controversy the start of a terrifying new chapter in gene editing?Is the CRISPR baby controversy the start of a terrifying new chapter in gene editing?
    Science

    A Chinese government investigation found He Jiankui violated state law in pursuit of “personal fame and fortune.”

    By Julia Belluz
    Climate
    Doctors are frightened by climate change. Their industry is a big part of the problem.Doctors are frightened by climate change. Their industry is a big part of the problem.
    Climate

    Health care creates a tenth of US greenhouse gas emissions.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan