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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Politics
    What the Republican Obamacare replacement plan means for the sickest AmericansWhat the Republican Obamacare replacement plan means for the sickest Americans
    Politics

    The American Health Care Act could uniquely punish the sickest Americans.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Patient groups are supposed to represent patients. But many have deep ties to industry.Patient groups are supposed to represent patients. But many have deep ties to industry.
    Politics

    More than eight in 10 patient groups take money from the medical industry.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Trump used a rare disease survivor to take a shot at the FDATrump used a rare disease survivor to take a shot at the FDA
    Politics

    The president wants to dismantle the FDA to usher in more medical “miracles.” Here’s why that won’t work.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The 12 most dangerous superbugs, ranked by the WHOThe 12 most dangerous superbugs, ranked by the WHO
    Science

    We need to step up the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

    By Julia Belluz
    This is why you shouldn’t believe that exciting new medical study
    Science

    A shocking number of them are wrong.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    A dozen polls now show Obamacare is more popular than everA dozen polls now show Obamacare is more popular than ever
    Science

    With repeal looming, American voters like Obamacare more than ever.

    By Julia Belluz
    Health Care
    Cancer can bankrupt its victims. Obamacare was designed to stop that.Cancer can bankrupt its victims. Obamacare was designed to stop that.
    Health Care

    Millions are in jeopardy under Obamacare repeal-and-replace plans.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Today in Obamacare: half the funding for a federal vaccine program is tied up in the ACAToday in Obamacare: half the funding for a federal vaccine program is tied up in the ACA
    Politics

    That’s a problem for repeal.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Certain doctors are more likely to create opioid addicts. Understanding why is key to solving the crisis.Certain doctors are more likely to create opioid addicts. Understanding why is key to solving the crisis.
    Science

    How doctors prescribe opioids varies — and unlucky patients end up getting hooked.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Robert De Niro and RFK Jr. have joined forces to push vaccine nonsenseRobert De Niro and RFK Jr. have joined forces to push vaccine nonsense
    Science

    Their Washington press conference today is a sign the anti-vaxxers are emboldened.

    By Julia Belluz

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