This page explains how articles on The Wellness Desk are produced, so you can judge how much weight to give them.
How articles are made
The Wellness Desk is run by an individual publisher, not a medical practice or a newsroom of clinicians. Articles are produced with AI assistance: AI tools help research and draft, and the content is then checked against the sources it cites before it is published. The site is owned and edited by a human, who is responsible for what appears here.
What we rely on
We prioritize primary and authoritative sources over blogs and marketing pages, such as:
- clinical practice guidelines and position statements from professional societies
- published trials, systematic reviews and Cochrane reviews
- NIH and National Institute on Aging resources, including MedlinePlus and the Office of Dietary Supplements
- CDC and FDA pages for public health, drug, supplement and device information
Where evidence is limited or mixed, we try to say so instead of overstating it.
What we do not do
- We do not hands-on test products. Product mentions are based on published information, specifications and the evidence on the underlying ingredient or approach, not on our own lab or in-home testing.
- We do not accept payment from brands for placement, favorable coverage or rankings.
- We do not provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment plans.
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Updates and corrections
Health guidance changes. We revisit articles when guidelines change, when new evidence appears or when a reader points out a problem, and we revise the text to match. If you spot an error, an outdated statement or a missing source, please tell us through the Contact page. We will review it against the cited sources and correct the article if the concern is valid.
General information only
Everything we publish is general information, not medical advice. Please read our Medical Disclaimer and talk with a qualified clinician about your own situation.