This page explains how we research, write, review, and correct what we publish. It’s here so you don’t have to take our word for the article quality — you can check our process instead.
Sourcing
Claims about what a study “found” are sourced from the primary research where we can get to it — peer-reviewed journals, meta-analyses, or data from bodies like the CDC, WHO, or NIH. When we cite a number (a percentage, an effect size, a sample count), it should trace back to a specific source, not a paraphrase of a paraphrase. If we can’t verify a claim against something credible, we either cut it or flag it as anecdotal.
We’re wary of single small studies presented as settled fact. Where the evidence is mixed or preliminary, we say so, rather than rounding it up to a confident headline.
Who reviews what
Articles are written or reviewed by a contributor whose background matches the subject — our nutrition pieces go through someone with a clinical nutrition or medical background, mental health content through a licensed therapist, and so on. Author credentials are listed on each contributor’s author page, linked from every article’s byline.
Updates and corrections
Health guidance changes as new research comes out. When we materially update an article — a changed recommendation, not just a typo fix — we note the revised date. If a reader flags an error, we check it against the source, and if we got something wrong, we fix it and don’t pretend we didn’t. You can report a suspected error through our Contact page; we read all of them ourselves.
Advertising and how the site makes money
This site carries display advertising. Ad placements are clearly separated from editorial content, and no article is written or edited to favor an advertiser — we don’t accept payment in exchange for coverage, and sponsored content, if we ever run it, would be labeled as such. Ads are served through standard ad networks and may use cookies for personalization; see our Privacy Policy for details on that.
What this site is not
Nothing here is a diagnosis or a personalized treatment plan. We write about what research shows in general populations — your own situation may differ in ways an article can’t account for. When in doubt, that’s what a doctor, therapist, or dietitian who knows your history is for.