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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Climate
    An EPA children’s health official says Trump wants to “disappear” her officeAn EPA children’s health official says Trump wants to “disappear” her office
    Climate

    It’s just one of the worrisome changes that are poised to make America more dangerous for kids’ health.

    By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
    Hearing loss affects 1 in 4 adults in the US. Is our noisy world to blame?
    Sudden hearing loss is a health emergency — but few people know it existsSudden hearing loss is a health emergency — but few people know it exists
    Hearing loss affects 1 in 4 adults in the US. Is our noisy world to blame?

    A clogged or ringing ear may belie a more serious health problem.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Measles cases have hit a record high in Europe. Blame austerity.Measles cases have hit a record high in Europe. Blame austerity.
    Science

    A new report in Italy found parts of the country that cut their public health budgets most had lower rates of vaccine coverage.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    FDA: we might have to ban some e-cigarettes to stop teens from vapingFDA: we might have to ban some e-cigarettes to stop teens from vaping
    Science

    The agency is eyeing a crackdown on flavored e-cigs in the face of an “epidemic” of teen use.

    By Julia Belluz
    Money
    2,000 US kids go to the emergency room every year because of baby walkers2,000 US kids go to the emergency room every year because of baby walkers
    Money

    Canada banned them long ago. Pediatricians in the US want to do the same.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Millions take aspirin to prevent heart disease and cancer. Turns out that’s risky.Millions take aspirin to prevent heart disease and cancer. Turns out that’s risky.
    Science

    A study found there were no benefits for healthy elderly adults in taking aspirin daily, and lots of potential risks.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Emirates flight from Dubai to JFK: how many are actually sick?Emirates flight from Dubai to JFK: how many are actually sick?
    Science

    Here’s what we know so far.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Goop was fined $145,000 for its claims about jade eggs for vaginas. It’s still selling them.Goop was fined $145,000 for its claims about jade eggs for vaginas. It’s still selling them.
    Science

    Will the settlement dent Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle empire?

    By Julia Belluz
    The myth of the slow metabolism
    Explainers

    One of science’s best tools for understanding obesity is debunking weight loss myths.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Most of us misunderstand metabolism. Here are 9 facts to clear that up.Most of us misunderstand metabolism. Here are 9 facts to clear that up.
    Science

    Metabolism and weight loss, explained.

    By Julia Belluz