This page explains how Healthy Habits chooses, writes, checks and updates the articles on this site.
Our standards
- Useful first. We pick topics readers actually ask about and aim to answer them clearly, without sensational headlines or scare tactics.
- Grounded in good sources. We base health information on reputable public sources such as national health agencies (for example the CDC, NIH and NHS), peer-reviewed research and established medical organisations, and we link to sources where it helps readers check a claim.
- Plain language. We explain medical terms and avoid jargon.
- No miracle claims. We do not promise cures, and we flag when evidence is limited, early or mixed.
- Independence. Advertisers and partners have no say in what we cover or what we conclude.
Not medical advice
Our articles are general information, written for everyday readers. They are not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Where a symptom could be serious, we say so and encourage readers to seek medical care.
Use of AI tools
We may use AI tools to help research, draft or update articles. When we do, a member of our team reviews the result before it is published, and the same standards on this page apply.
Older articles
Health guidance changes. Many of our articles were written between 2019 and 2022, and each shows its publication date. Our coronavirus coverage in particular reflects what was known at the time; for current guidance, check your local public-health authority. We update or retire articles when we learn they are out of date.
Corrections
If you believe something we published is wrong or out of date, please tell us through our contact page and include a link to the article and, if you can, a source. We review every correction request and fix confirmed errors promptly.
Bylines
Articles are published under the Healthy Habits editorial team rather than individual names. The team as a whole is responsible for what appears on the site.
