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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    Is the FDA really slowing down new drug innovation?Is the FDA really slowing down new drug innovation?
    Science

    The evidence suggests otherwise.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    It’s not an illusion. Being president really can age you more quickly.It’s not an illusion. Being president really can age you more quickly.
    Politics
    The promise and peril of Ted Cruz’s plan to overhaul the drug approval processThe promise and peril of Ted Cruz’s plan to overhaul the drug approval process
    Politics

    The presidential candidate wants to give Americans access to drugs approved in “certain trusted, developed countries.”

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Fleming’s discovery of penicillin couldn’t get published today. That’s a huge problem.Fleming’s discovery of penicillin couldn’t get published today. That’s a huge problem.
    Science

    Some researchers think science should be small again.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Science and math PhDs earn about $65,000 — more than double what arts majors doScience and math PhDs earn about $65,000 — more than double what arts majors do
    Science

    The journal Science published a study that examines the fate awaiting doctoral students in the United States — and the outcomes varied a lot.

    By Julia Belluz
    Explainers
    What Paleo diets get wrong: We’re not evolved for meat, and our ancestors ate carbsWhat Paleo diets get wrong: We’re not evolved for meat, and our ancestors ate carbs
    Explainers

    The Paleo diet isn’t going away. Here are 5 facts to counter the madness.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    “Zonulin” is either the key to gluten sensitivity or another false lead on a fake disease“Zonulin” is either the key to gluten sensitivity or another false lead on a fake disease
    Science
    Yet another study shows Tylenol doesn’t work so well — this time for fluYet another study shows Tylenol doesn’t work so well — this time for flu
    Science

    A new study found it’s no better than placebo for fever and flu symptoms.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Some e-cigarettes contain chemicals that cause “popcorn lung”Some e-cigarettes contain chemicals that cause “popcorn lung”
    Science

    The weird link between microwave popcorn, e-cigarettes, and deadly lung disease.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Should you drink soy or cow’s milk? Here’s what the evidence says.Should you drink soy or cow’s milk? Here’s what the evidence says.
    Science

    The truth about the estrogen link and the nutritional benefits of drinking soy and dairy.

    By Julia Belluz

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