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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

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    Donald Trump believes the solution to the opioid crisis is talkDonald Trump believes the solution to the opioid crisis is talk
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    A top drug policy expert fears his plan is “an empty gesture.”

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Trump wants to cut $1.2 billion from medical research ASAP. That’s only the beginning.Trump wants to cut $1.2 billion from medical research ASAP. That’s only the beginning.
    Politics

    The cuts come amid proposed increases in defense spending.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Politics
    If Trump sabotages Obamacare, rural America will suffer the mostIf Trump sabotages Obamacare, rural America will suffer the most
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    These are the patients most at risk.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Why the white middle class is dying faster, explained in 6 chartsWhy the white middle class is dying faster, explained in 6 charts
    Science

    The complicated collapse of middle-aged white Americans.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    This much-hyped cholesterol drug costs $14,100 a year. Doctors aren’t sure it’s worth it.This much-hyped cholesterol drug costs $14,100 a year. Doctors aren’t sure it’s worth it.
    Politics

    Repatha, the new cholesterol-lowering “breakthrough,” explained.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    9 health reform lies Congress members are telling their constituents9 health reform lies Congress members are telling their constituents
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    We fact-checked lawmakers’ letters on health care. They were full of untruths and misinformation.

    By Charles Ornstein and Julia Belluz
    Science
    Gwyneth Paltrow is now in the poorly regulated, often scammy online vitamin business. What could go wrong?Gwyneth Paltrow is now in the poorly regulated, often scammy online vitamin business. What could go wrong?
    Politics
    Bill Gates takes his campaign against “America First” directly to Donald Trump todayBill Gates takes his campaign against “America First” directly to Donald Trump today
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    Gates has been issuing thinly veiled criticisms of the Trumpian approach for months.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Tom Price says states should decide vaccine standards. They’ve been doing a lousy job.Tom Price says states should decide vaccine standards. They’ve been doing a lousy job.
    Science

    The real missed opportunity in Price’s limp vaccine endorsement.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Trump’s budget on health: 3 losers and 2 winnersTrump’s budget on health: 3 losers and 2 winners
    Science

    Pro: a new pandemic response fund and renewed commitments to fight HIV. Con: Health research is crippled.

    By Julia Belluz

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