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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Did Pokémon Go get Americans to exercise? The research says yes — but not for long.Did Pokémon Go get Americans to exercise? The research says yes — but not for long.
    Science

    Two new studies explore the game’s impact on health.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The FDA is slowly getting weaker. Here’s why that’s dangerous.The FDA is slowly getting weaker. Here’s why that’s dangerous.
    Science

    The 21st Century Cures Act and Trump administration signal the erosion of drug oversight.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The biggest health reform bill since Obamacare, explained in 600 wordsThe biggest health reform bill since Obamacare, explained in 600 words
    Science

    The 21st Century Cures Act has genuine pluses and minuses.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The truth about high-intensity interval trainingThe truth about high-intensity interval training
    Science

    If the new 1-minute workout sounds too good to be true, science concurs

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Doctors have alarmingly high rates of depression. One reason: medical school.Doctors have alarmingly high rates of depression. One reason: medical school.
    Science

    One in 10 medical students contemplate suicide.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Life expectancy in the US has dropped for the first time in decadesLife expectancy in the US has dropped for the first time in decades
    Science

    It’s not just middle-aged whites: Mortality increased for the whole population in 2015.

    By Julia Belluz and Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    House lawmakers passed the biggest health reform bill since the Affordable Care ActHouse lawmakers passed the biggest health reform bill since the Affordable Care Act
    Politics

    The 21st Century Cures Act moves on to the Senate.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Of course PMS is “real.” The real question is why we don’t have a cure.Of course PMS is “real.” The real question is why we don’t have a cure.
    Science

    A male writer called PMS a “cultural syndrome.” He completely missed the point.

    By Emily Crockett and Julia Belluz
    Science
    The science of why you might want to kick your diet soda habitThe science of why you might want to kick your diet soda habit
    Science

    Fake sugars may mess up your gut microbes and your body’s insulin response.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    This food bank doesn’t want your junk food. Good.This food bank doesn’t want your junk food. Good.
    Science

    It’s part of a movement to ban cakes, soda, and leftover Halloween candies at food banks.

    By Julia Belluz

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