Editorial Standards

These standards define how we source, write, check, and disclose. They apply to every article without exception.

1. Sourcing

Every article is grounded in identifiable, reputable sources, peer-reviewed literature, official health agencies (FDA, NIH, CDC, WHO and equivalents), and established news organisations. We link to the primary source in every piece. Where a claim originates in a single study or case report, we say so explicitly rather than presenting it as settled consensus.

2. Fact-checking

Drafts pass through automated verification that compares each factual claim against the source material. Statements that cannot be supported by the source are removed or corrected before publication. A human editor reviews the result. We do not publish numbers, dates, or product names that we cannot trace to a source.

3. AI disclosure

Our articles are drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor. Every article states this openly. We consider concealed AI authorship in medical content to be a trust violation, and we do not do it.

4. No medical advice (YMYL)

We report findings; we do not prescribe. Our writers are instructed never to issue directives to patients or clinicians. Guidance is always attributed to the researchers or authorities who made it. Readers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before acting on any health information.

5. Independence

Our editorial decisions are not for sale. If an article ever involves a commercial relationship, we will disclose it plainly within that article.

6. Corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. See our Corrections Policy for how to report an error and how we handle it.