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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Having kids leads to a small, but significant, increased risk of breast cancerHaving kids leads to a small, but significant, increased risk of breast cancer
    Science

    Researchers thought being a mom protected against breast cancer. That’s true — but only 20 years after childbirth.

    By Julia Belluz
    CrossFit is amassing an army of doctors trying to disrupt health care
    Science

    CEO Greg Glassman believes his program could end chronic disease — and he wants doctors to help him.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The Trump administration’s tone-deaf school lunch moveThe Trump administration’s tone-deaf school lunch move
    Science

    The USDA is loosening school nutrition standards as childhood obesity soars.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    How soon will CRISPR gene-edited babies come to the US?How soon will CRISPR gene-edited babies come to the US?
    Science

    The case for and against CRISPR IVF clinics opening in the US.

    By Julia Belluz
    Money
    The problem with all the plastic that’s leaching into your foodThe problem with all the plastic that’s leaching into your food
    Money

    There’s mounting evidence that it’s a health hazard.

    By Julia Belluz and Radhika Viswanathan
    Science
    12 million pounds of beef are recalled for possible salmonella. Check your freezer.12 million pounds of beef are recalled for possible salmonella. Check your freezer.
    Science

    To date, 246 people have been sickened in 25 states.

    By Julia Belluz
    Why the Ebola outbreak in DRC is so difficult to contain
    Science

    The WHO’s top emergency responder explains why the outbreak is now the second largest in history.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    What the dip in US life expectancy is really about: inequalityWhat the dip in US life expectancy is really about: inequality
    Science

    While poor Americans are dying earlier, the rich are enjoying unprecedented longevity.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Does cutting carbs really help keep weight off? The big new diet study, explained.Does cutting carbs really help keep weight off? The big new diet study, explained.
    Science

    The latest episode in the fierce scientific debate over the low-carb diet suggests it helps people burn more calories and keep weight off.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The FDA cracks down on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigarsThe FDA cracks down on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
    Science

    Vaping device use has increased 75 percent since 2017.

    By Julia Belluz