Lisa Jaffe

About Lisa Jaffe

Lisa Jaffe has been a writer and editor for more than 30 years. Most of her work is related to healthcare, the healthcare industry, and health policy, but she has also written about topics as diverse as pets, parenting, and policing.

A graduate of UC Davis and University College Dublin, she lives in Seattle with her son and a Great Northern Attention Hound named Austen As In Jane. In her spare time, she likes to read, cook, and explore new places and the people that inhabit them.

Articles Written by Lisa Jaffe

Artificial Versus Naturally Occurring Sweetness and Metabolic Syndrome

Evidence suggests that our bodies process artificially sweetened and naturally sweet food and drink differently.

What’s the Future Cancer Risk of RAI Treatment?

A new study re-examines the cancer risk associated with radioactive iodine treatment.

Resveratrol May Improve Bone Health

A phytoestrogen common in the skin of red grapes, red wine, and berries may help to prevent fractures.

Contraceptives Found As Effective As Traditional Hormone Therapy for POI Bone Loss

Hypoglycemic Dangers to Heart Based on Number of Episodes

MiniMed Insulin Pump Personalizes Blood Sugar Control

Metformin May Protect Diabetes Patients from Surgical Complications

Primary Aldosteronism Much More Prevalent Than Previously Thought

American Diabetes Association Conference Highlights: Racial Disparities in Diabetes Care

Thyroid Dysfunction an Underestimated Comorbidity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Early Detection of Diabetes Comes Through the Eyes

ENDO2020 Presentations: International Thyroid Research

Thyroid cancer trial halted for lack of efficacy while best benign nodule treatment clarified

New Study Suggests Thyroid Testing and Treatment Are Overdone

Web-based Tool to Help Assess Diabetes Outcomes With and Without Surgery

12/02/2019 - New Online Assessment Helps Individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity to Assess the Pros and Cons of having Gastric bypass Surgery to reduce risk of Diabetes Complications like heart disease and kidney faillure.

Subclinical Hypothyroidism—Few Patients Benefit from Treatment

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