Science-ish
8 things you need to know about obesity
Obesity explained: Why rich women stay skinny, BMI isn’t the best measure and soda taxes don’t work
When science isn’t science-based: In class with Dr. John Ioannidis
Lessons from one of the world’s most influential scientists
The science behind Ford Nation
Julia Belluz asks the experts why Rob Ford has backers — no matter what
Google and the dot-health bubble
Doctors seek a solution to combat online pseudoscience
What we can learn from Jenny McCarthy
Julia Belluz on anecdotes, context and the ‘lowest form’ of evidence
Med schools are ignoring conflict-of-interest problems
Julia Belluz on a study with disturbing implications for patients
What science tells us about whistleblowers like Edward Snowden
Research shows whistleblowers can expect long-lasting health and career consequences for speaking up
Michael Douglas, expert third-baseman, misses a public-health home run
Julia Belluz on the latest celebrity health headline
A medical scandal in the making
Julia Belluz on flawed regulations and medical devices
Angelina Jolie and the screening behind a life-changing decision
‘Why would you have this testing if there’s no family history?’ genetic counsellor asks
How does Canada’s clinical trials database measure up?
Julia Belluz on what that the project means for health transparency
Accusations, hallucinations and anesthesiology
Toronto case highlights rare side effects of general anesthesia