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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    The Ebola epidemic might (might) finally be overThe Ebola epidemic might (might) finally be over
    Science

    The World Health Organization found no new cases of the virus in the three most affected countries.

    By Julia Belluz
    Technology
    Why (Almost) Everything You Know About Food Is WrongWhy (Almost) Everything You Know About Food Is Wrong
    Technology

    Today’s nutrition science is filled with contradictory studies that are each rife with flaws and limitations.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Obama promised to cure cancer. Here’s how the disease affects Americans.Obama promised to cure cancer. Here’s how the disease affects Americans.
    Politics

    Cancer in America, explained in 8 charts.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Do prestigious science journals attract bad science?Do prestigious science journals attract bad science?
    Science

    Is more fraud and misconduct to blame for the higher rate of retractions in high-impact journals — or just more scrutiny?

    By Julia Belluz
    Culture
    Most “anti-inflammation” diets are overkill. Tom Brady’s is a case in point.Most “anti-inflammation” diets are overkill. Tom Brady’s is a case in point.
    Culture

    The Patriots star is avoiding sugar...and eggplant.

    By Julia Belluz
    Michael Pollan on how America got so screwed up about food
    Politics

    The author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma on the state of eating in America and how to navigate the grocery store for health.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The US food guidelines are way too complicated. There’s a better way.The US food guidelines are way too complicated. There’s a better way.
    Science

    How the national guide blurs the truth about eating in America.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Brain games like Lumosity are snake oil. Don’t waste your money.Brain games like Lumosity are snake oil. Don’t waste your money.
    Science

    The government just cracked down on the brain training program for deceptive advertising.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Does your favorite supplement contain an illegal drug? Search our database to find out.Does your favorite supplement contain an illegal drug? Search our database to find out.
    Science
    All the diet advice you need, in one chart from SwedenAll the diet advice you need, in one chart from Sweden
    Science

    Why you should eat like a Scandinavian in 2016.

    By Julia Belluz