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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Thinking of canceling a vacation because of Zika virus? Read this first.Thinking of canceling a vacation because of Zika virus? Read this first.
    Science

    It really depends on your situation.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The rare birth defect that’s triggering panic over the Zika virus, explainedThe rare birth defect that’s triggering panic over the Zika virus, explained
    Science

    The virus could be linked to microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with shrunken heads.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.
    Science

    Until recently, health officials thought Zika was pretty harmless. Now they think it causes birth defects in newborns.

    By Julia Belluz, Javier Zarracina and 1 more
    Science
    Here’s what it will take to stop the Zika virusHere’s what it will take to stop the Zika virus
    Science

    According to experts who study the disease, here are some key steps.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The easiest thing you can do to lose weight: avoid restaurants at all costsThe easiest thing you can do to lose weight: avoid restaurants at all costs
    Science

    Dishes at non-chain restaurants contain an average of 1,200 calories.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    As Zika virus spreads, women in Latin America are told to delay pregnancyAs Zika virus spreads, women in Latin America are told to delay pregnancy
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    They should hold off for months — or even years.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    What is the Zika virus, and how afraid should we be? A scientist explains.What is the Zika virus, and how afraid should we be? A scientist explains.
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    Zika is a new, mostly harmless virus — except for pregnant women.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Too many supplements contain hidden and illegal drugs. Weight loss pills are the worst offenders.Too many supplements contain hidden and illegal drugs. Weight loss pills are the worst offenders.
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    We found 850 products with dubious ingredients — more than half were marketed for weight loss.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Why pregnant women were just told to avoid travel to the Caribbean and South AmericaWhy pregnant women were just told to avoid travel to the Caribbean and South America
    Science

    The Zika virus, circulating in more than a dozen countries in the Americas, prompted a CDC travel advisory.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    The Zika virus may cause birth defects — and experts think it’s coming to the USThe Zika virus may cause birth defects — and experts think it’s coming to the US
    Explainers

    The rare, incurable disease is spreading quickly across the Americas. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Julia Belluz