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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Researchers analyzed the salt in 2,000 types of bread in 32 countries. Here’s what they found.Researchers analyzed the salt in 2,000 types of bread in 32 countries. Here’s what they found.
    Science

    If you’re worried about your sodium intake, watch out for the bread.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Caffeine overdose is extremely rare — but here’s how it can happenCaffeine overdose is extremely rare — but here’s how it can happen
    Science

    It’s very difficult to consume toxic levels of caffeine from drinks alone.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Why Scott Gottlieb is the one Trump official everybody seems to likeWhy Scott Gottlieb is the one Trump official everybody seems to like
    Politics

    The FDA chief is making real progress tackling the most serious health issues in America.

    By Dylan Scott, German Lopez and 1 more
    Politics
    Mexico and Hungary tried junk food taxes — and they seem to be workingMexico and Hungary tried junk food taxes — and they seem to be working
    Politics

    The case for a junk food tax in America.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Grindr is revealing its users’ HIV status to third-party companiesGrindr is revealing its users’ HIV status to third-party companies
    Politics

    The practice is not only creepy — it undermines public health.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Researchers have ditched the autism-vaccine hypothesis. Here’s what they think actually causes it.Researchers have ditched the autism-vaccine hypothesis. Here’s what they think actually causes it.
    Science

    Genes and the microbiome are some of the most promising leads.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Lead isn’t just a big threat to kids. It’s also linked to heart deaths in adults.Lead isn’t just a big threat to kids. It’s also linked to heart deaths in adults.
    Science

    The heavy metal’s deadly, and largely ignored, effects on the heart.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    We’ve become numb to one of the biggest drivers of obesityWe’ve become numb to one of the biggest drivers of obesity
    Science

    A new study shows how sports leagues like the NFL fan the childhood obesity epidemic.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Canada wants clearer warnings on junk food. The US is using NAFTA to stop them.Canada wants clearer warnings on junk food. The US is using NAFTA to stop them.
    Science

    Canada is poised to become the second high-income country, after Chile, to put warning labels on foods high in salt, sugar, and fat.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    I asked the experts how to eat healthy on a budget. Here’s what they told me.I asked the experts how to eat healthy on a budget. Here’s what they told me.
    Science

    11 tips for eating well, cheaply.

    By Julia Belluz

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