Editorial standards

Here's how we put an article together, and the lines we don't cross.

Sources

Health claims in our articles come from published research and trusted sources: peer-reviewed studies, government health agencies such as the NIH and CDC, major medical centers, and established health organizations. We list those sources with links at the end of each article so you can check them yourself.

We don't make up studies, numbers or statistics. If we can't back it up, we don't say it.

Plain language

If we use a medical term, we explain it right away in everyday words. The goal is that you finish an article knowing what to do next.

Health claims

• We never promise a cure.
• We never tell you to stop, start or change a medication. That's a conversation for you and your doctor.
• We always point out when it's time to see a doctor, and when something needs urgent care.

Bylines and dates

Every article carries a byline and shows the date and time it was published. If we update an article, we show that date too.

Updates and corrections

Health advice changes as new research comes in. When it does, we update the article instead of publishing a new one. If you spot an error, email contact@straighthealthtalk.com and tell us which article and what looks wrong. A corrected article shows the date it was updated.

Products

Most articles don't mention products at all. An article about a specific product always carries a disclosure at the top explaining our business relationship, along with the standard FDA statement for dietary supplements. We don't publish testimonials, and we don't claim any product treats, cures or prevents a disease.