Editorial Standards
Editorial Standards — The Health and Care
Our reporting is evidence-led and independently edited. We correct errors transparently and disclose relevant conflicts of interest. Sources are named wherever possible.
Last updated July 11, 2026
Our mission
The Health and Care exists to translate clinical and pharmacy evidence into clear, actionable guidance for patients, clinicians, and health professionals. We cover clinical research, health technology, care policy, and the science behind everyday health decisions.
Evidence and sourcing
Every claim in our articles is traceable to a primary source: peer-reviewed journals, authoritative clinical guidelines, regulatory filings, or named expert commentary. We prefer direct institutional sources (clinicaltrials.gov, WHO, NIH, NHS, NICE, FDA, EMA, ADA) over secondary news coverage. When we cite a study, we include the journal name, year, and study design so readers can evaluate the evidence tier.
Author credentials and medical review
Articles are written or reviewed by clinicians with identifiable, verifiable credentials: PharmD, MD, RN, or equivalent. Each article names its author and their professional qualification. Where a topic requires it, we add a medical reviewer whose credential and affiliation are shown alongside the byline. We do not publish anonymous health advice.
Corrections and updates
We correct errors transparently. If a fact in a published article is wrong, we issue
a visible correction at the top of the article and note the change date. Minor typos
and formatting issues are fixed silently. Material corrections update the
dateModified in the article's structured data.
Independence and conflicts of interest
The Health and Care is editorially independent. Our journalism is not shaped by sponsors, partners, or advertisers. Where we enter into a commercial relationship that could reasonably be seen to influence our coverage, we disclose it to readers at the point of publication. This includes sponsored content, affiliate arrangements, and any financial relationship with a named product, drug, or institution.
Review cycle
Clinical and regulatory content is reviewed at least annually, or sooner when a major new trial, guideline update, or safety signal changes the evidence base. Readers can request a review of any article by emailing contact@thehealthandcare.com with the article URL and the specific passage in question.
What we do not publish
- Unverified social-media claims presented as evidence.
- Product endorsements disguised as independent coverage.
- Individual medical advice or diagnostic guidance.
- Content that conflicts with established clinical consensus without clearly labeling it as a minority or emerging viewpoint.
Complaints and feedback
If you believe an article breaches these standards, contact our newsroom at contact@thehealthandcare.com. We aim to acknowledge all substantive complaints within two business days and to resolve or explain our position within ten business days.