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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

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    These petri dish “paintings” reveal the hidden beauty of bacteriaThese petri dish “paintings” reveal the hidden beauty of bacteria
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    Bacteria come in gorgeous shapes and colors, which normally only scientists who look at them under a microscope get to appreciate.

    By Julia Belluz
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    Conflict-of-interest information is often buried deep in studies. These researchers want to change that.Conflict-of-interest information is often buried deep in studies. These researchers want to change that.
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    A group of researchers wants PubMed to start publishing conflict-of-interest information upfront.

    By Julia Belluz
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    The University of Maryland just released a report on its incredibly irresponsible chocolate milk researchThe University of Maryland just released a report on its incredibly irresponsible chocolate milk research
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    It was everything wrong with modern-day science-by-press-release in one anecdote.

    By Julia Belluz
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    Soda consumption hit a 30-year low in 2015Soda consumption hit a 30-year low in 2015
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    “We recently found a whole mouse in an energy drink!” and other reveals from a Reddit AMA on food safety“We recently found a whole mouse in an energy drink!” and other reveals from a Reddit AMA on food safety
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    Plus: why two scientists who test food for safety desperately avoid sprouts.

    By Julia Belluz
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    More Americans are taking an unhealthy mix of drugs and supplements. Here’s how to cut back.More Americans are taking an unhealthy mix of drugs and supplements. Here’s how to cut back.
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    Nearly 90 percent of older Americans now take at least one prescription drug.

    By Julia Belluz
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    How the anti-vaccine movement infiltrated Robert De Niro’s film festivalHow the anti-vaccine movement infiltrated Robert De Niro’s film festival
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    Three takeaways from the Robert De Niro anti-vaccine controversy.

    By Julia Belluz
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    We asked for your stories from the front lines of dieting. They were brutal.We asked for your stories from the front lines of dieting. They were brutal.
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    Readers share their struggles with weight loss.

    By Julia Belluz
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    Fruit juice isn’t much better for you than soda. Let’s stop pretending otherwise.Fruit juice isn’t much better for you than soda. Let’s stop pretending otherwise.
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    Soda sales have declined, but fruit juice has held steady and energy drinks are on the rise.

    By Julia Belluz
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    Scientific journals are retracting more papers than ever before. This is probably good for science.Scientific journals are retracting more papers than ever before. This is probably good for science.
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    The fiscal year 2015 set a new record.

    By Julia Belluz

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