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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    An outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis, the polio-like illness, is affecting kidsAn outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis, the polio-like illness, is affecting kids
    Science

    Dozens more children are believed to have contracted the illness this year, but no one knows what’s causing the uptick.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Why Michelle Obama’s revelation that she had a miscarriage and did IVF mattersWhy Michelle Obama’s revelation that she had a miscarriage and did IVF matters
    Politics

    The former first lady could help soften the stigma around pregnancy loss and infertility.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Nutrition research is deeply biased by food companies. A new book explains why.Nutrition research is deeply biased by food companies. A new book explains why.
    Science

    The food industry has borrowed from the tobacco industry when it comes to distorting science.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Coca-Cola and Pepsi’s deceptive tactic to stop soda taxes worked in Washington stateCoca-Cola and Pepsi’s deceptive tactic to stop soda taxes worked in Washington state
    Politics

    A ban on future soda taxes was approved under the guise of a “Yes! To Affordable Groceries” campaign.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Florida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drillingFlorida passed this year’s weirdest ballot initiative: a ban on vaping and offshore drilling
    Science

    The unlikely combination of drilling and vaping was bundled into one amendment.

    By Julia Belluz
    A comprehensive guide to the messy, frustrating science of cellphones and health
    Explainers

    With 5G networks coming, understanding the health effects of radio-frequency radiation is more urgent than ever.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Fox News says the migrant caravan will bring disease outbreaks. That’s xenophobic nonsense.Fox News says the migrant caravan will bring disease outbreaks. That’s xenophobic nonsense.
    Science

    Smallpox was eradicated in the 20th century.

    By Julia Belluz
    Most moms now work through their pregnancy. This gorgeous photo series honors them.
    Politics

    Employers used to fire women for becoming pregnant. Today, more than 80 percent of first-time moms work far into pregnancy.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    All the candy that’s sold during Halloween week, in one massive pumpkinAll the candy that’s sold during Halloween week, in one massive pumpkin
    Science

    America buys 300,000 tons of candy during Halloween.

    By Julia Belluz and Javier Zarracina
    Science
    A huge database of scientific retractions is live. That’s great for science.A huge database of scientific retractions is live. That’s great for science.
    Science

    The site shows more and more studies are being pulled from the scientific record.

    By Julia Belluz