1. Scientific Sourcing Mandates
At HealthGood, accuracy begins with primary biomedical evidence. Our authors and researchers are governed by strict bibliographic inclusion criteria:
- Primary Peer-Reviewed Journals: We exclusively cite research published in authoritative medical journals indexed in PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (e.g., The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA, Cell Metabolism, BMJ).
- Hierarchy of Evidence: Priority is given to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized double-blind placebo-controlled human trials (RCTs). In vitro and animal studies are explicitly flagged as preliminary and non-generalizable to human clinical practice.
- No Secondary Blogs or Anecdotal Claims: We strictly prohibit citing wellness blogs, lifestyle magazines, influencer claims, or manufacturer press releases.
- Direct Accession Linking: Every scientific citation includes a clickable link directly to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI / PubMed) with its unique PMID or DOI.
2. The Four-Stage Editorial & Medical Review Workflow
Every article published on HealthGood moves through a rigorous, multi-tiered pipeline before going live:
- Stage 1: Evidence Synthesis & Drafting: Authored by individuals holding advanced credentials (MD, DPT, MS, RD, or PhD in biomedical sciences). The author compiles a structured evidence dossier grounding every claim in peer-reviewed citations.
- Stage 2: Independent Medical Review Board Audit: The draft is submitted to an independent board-certified clinician specializing in that specific therapeutic domain (e.g., endocrinology for metabolic articles, orthopedic surgery for ergonomic guides). The reviewer evaluates physiological plausibility, contraindication completeness, and dosage safety.
- Stage 3: Editorial & Accessibility Fact-Check: Our editorial team verifies that all mathematical calculations match published formulas, units are accessible in dual US Imperial and Metric formats, and reading levels remain clear without sacrificing scientific nuance.
- Stage 4: Annual Re-Audit Cycle: Because medical consensus advances, all guides undergo a scheduled re-audit every 12 months. Any newly published randomized trials or FDA/EMA safety warnings are immediately incorporated.
3. Corrections and Revisions Policy
HealthGood is committed to total transparency when correcting errors. If a factual, statistical, or clinical inaccuracy is identified:
- We promptly investigate the finding through our Medical Review Board.
- If an error is verified, we amend the text immediately and append a public Correction Notice at the top or bottom of the article specifying the date, the prior inaccurate statement, and the corrected clinical evidence.
- To report a suspected clinical error, readers and clinicians can email us directly at corrections@healthgood.in.
4. Advertising Separation & Commercial Independence
HealthGood accepts digital advertising (Google AdSense) to fund ongoing research, website infrastructure, and clinical review board stipends. However:
- Advertisers have zero input into editorial planning, article conclusions, or medical reviews.
- Editorial evaluations and calculator algorithms are completely firewalled from advertising sales.
- All ad placements are designated with a prominent "ADVERTISEMENT" header chip and conform strictly to IAB non-intrusive container standards.