Alana Biggers

Chicago

Medical Content Reviewer at Healthline Media

Board certified Internal Medicine physician; Epidemiologist; Researcher with an interest in disparities and policy aimed to achieve health equity.

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Articles

How We Can Do Better

2 months ago | bezzycopd.com | Stephanie Orford |Alana Biggers

Did you know that medical treatments sometimes don’t work as well for women because they were only tested on men? It’s more common than you might think. We need more women in health research; here’s how you can help. Women’s bodies are profoundly different from men’s at every level — from body composition and functioning to tissue makeup and hormone levels, right down to gene expression and cellular function. Yet before the mid-1990s, most research was done on male participants.
Health Literacy and Axial Spondyloarthritis: 5 Ways to Close the Gap

Mar 4, 2025 | resources.healthgrades.com | Alana Biggers

The more you understand your patients’ medical knowledge and the individual challenges they’ve faced, the better you may be able to teach them what they need to know about managing their condition. Only about 1 of every 100 people in the United States has axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), so it’s not surprising that your patients and their families probably have little knowledge about the condition upon diagnosis.
Financial Health Spotlight: How to Pay for Diabetes Technology

Dec 21, 2023 | southfloridareporter.com | Alana Biggers |Valencia Higuera

Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — By Valencia Higuera CostsBudget challengesAffordabilityFree suppliesFinancial aidTakeawayLiving with type 2 diabetes comes with its share of challenges. One hurdle may be the cost of medication and supplies. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), roughly 1 in 5 people with diabetes don’t monitor their glucose levels at home.
10 Ways to Be Your Own Advocate at the Doctor’s Office

Oct 9, 2023 | southfloridareporter.com | Alana Biggers |Carly A. Werner

Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — By Carly Werner, RDAdvocating for yourself at the doctor’s office takes some planning and practice. There are tips you can follow before, during, and after an appointment to help you get the care you need and deserve. Being your own advocateBooking appointmentsPracticeTake a friendPrioritizeSecond opinionAsk questionsSupport groupResearch healthKeep recordsFollow-up careTakeawayGetting your healthcare needs met can be challenging.