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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Politics
    The new CDC director was once accused of research misconductThe new CDC director was once accused of research misconduct
    Politics

    Robert Redfield also has no experience leading a public health agency.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Doctors just used a brand new gene therapy to try to save a child’s visionDoctors just used a brand new gene therapy to try to save a child’s vision
    Science

    There is a catch: It costs $850,000.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    A self-driving Uber car killed a pedestrian. Human drivers will kill 16 people today.A self-driving Uber car killed a pedestrian. Human drivers will kill 16 people today.
    Science

    Among high-income countries, the US is one of the deadliest places for drivers and pedestrians.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    America’s unprecedented move to cut nicotine in cigarettesAmerica’s unprecedented move to cut nicotine in cigarettes
    Politics

    The FDA’s avant-garde new tobacco policy, explained.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    We have an opioid overdose crisis, but cigarettes still kill 15 times more peopleWe have an opioid overdose crisis, but cigarettes still kill 15 times more people
    Science

    Here’s what we need to do to save more lives.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The SEC charged Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of Theranos, with fraudThe SEC charged Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of Theranos, with fraud
    Science

    The stunning downfall of Theranos, explained.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Why do dieters succeed or fail? The answers have little to do with food.Why do dieters succeed or fail? The answers have little to do with food.
    Science

    We asked participants in a big diet study about being on a low-fat or low-carb diet. Their responses surprised us.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Why Lassa, an Ebola-like fever, has exploded in NigeriaWhy Lassa, an Ebola-like fever, has exploded in Nigeria
    Science

    Blame rats and climate change?

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    We need to call American breakfast what it often is: dessertWe need to call American breakfast what it often is: dessert
    Science

    Japan has a better way.

    By Julia Belluz and Javier Zarracina
    Science
    Finally, proof: opioids are no better than other medications for some chronic painFinally, proof: opioids are no better than other medications for some chronic pain
    Science

    A first-of-its-kind study compared opioids to non-opioid drugs in patients with persistent pain. Its results are devastating.

    By Julia Belluz

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