Shefali Luthra

Shefali Luthra was a correspondent for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½Ò•îl Health News until June 2020.

It’s Obamacare Season. Here’s What You Need To Know.

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Despite repeated repeal efforts, the ACA is still intact — and with this year’s open enrollment, consumers can get some meaningful savings on coverage.

Do 160 Million Americans Really Like Their Health Plans? Kind Of

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½Ò•îl Health News Original

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s claim during the latest Democratic presidential debate relies on a squishy number, and the context matters.

Surgeon General’s Marijuana Warning Omits Crucial Context

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Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the drug has a “unique impact†on the developing brain â â€” technically true, but neglecting a vital comparison to other drugs, as well as shortcomings in the existing research.

Más dolor de cabeza para oficiales federales por la promoción del vapeo en internet

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Mientras Washington se esfuerza por tomar medidas enérgicas contra la naciente industria del vapeo, los “influencers” de internet tienen su propia agenda.

How Germany Averted An Opioid Crisis

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Doctors are less likely to prescribe opioids in Germany and quicker to notice if a patient is at risk of abuse. And, for those who do experience addiction, treatment is easier to come by.

Moved Overseas For School, Stayed For Insulin

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Katie West, an American health researcher who has lived in Germany the past three years, hasn’t mastered the language and misses her family. But not having to worry about the cost of her lifesaving medication makes it OK.

In Hamburg, ‘Gesundheit’ Means More Than A Wish For Good Health

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Even with Germany’s generous universal coverage, sizable health disparities persist between Hamburg’s wealthier and poorer neighborhoods. Two health centers are among those trying to close the gaps.

Where Contraception’s A Lifestyle Drug Not A Medical Need — So Women Pay The Tab

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Unlike in the U.S., health insurance in Germany doesn’t cover birth control. German health advocates say that causes health problems — but change is unlikely.