Editorial Policy

Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and medical integrity

Overview

Metabolic Health Authority is dedicated to providing accurate, evidence-based medical information about weight loss, metabolism, and related medications. This editorial policy outlines our standards and processes to ensure the highest quality content.

We adhere to principles of medical publishing ethics, transparency, and patient safety. All content is created with the understanding that readers may use this information to make important health decisions.

Medical Review Process

Every article published on Metabolic Health Authority undergoes a rigorous medical review process:

  1. Initial Research: Writers conduct comprehensive research using peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines, and authoritative medical sources.
  2. Draft Creation: Content is written by qualified medical writers or healthcare professionals with expertise in the subject.
  3. Medical Review: A board-certified physician reviews the content for medical accuracy, completeness, and safety.
  4. Fact-Checking: All medical claims, statistics, and references are verified against primary sources.
  5. Editorial Review: Content is reviewed for clarity, tone, and accessibility to ensure it meets our standards.
  6. Publication: Once approved, content is published with clear attribution and review dates.

Source Standards

We prioritize the following sources, in order of preference:

Preferred Sources
  • Peer-reviewed medical journals (PubMed indexed)
  • Clinical practice guidelines (ADA, AACE, Obesity Society)
  • FDA prescribing information and safety communications
  • CDC and NIH publications
  • Cochrane systematic reviews
Sources We Avoid
  • Unverified health blogs or websites
  • Social media posts or influencer content
  • Press releases without peer review
  • Single studies with small sample sizes (unless groundbreaking)
  • Sources with clear commercial bias

Content Updates

Medical knowledge evolves continuously. We maintain content freshness through:

  • •Quarterly Reviews: All articles are reviewed every 3 months for accuracy and relevance.
  • •Breaking Updates: Urgent updates (FDA warnings, new safety data) are published within 48 hours.
  • •Annual Audits: Comprehensive content audits ensure all information reflects current medical consensus.
  • •Date Stamping: All articles display original publication and last review dates.

Corrections Policy

Despite our rigorous process, errors may occur. When identified:

  1. Factual errors are corrected within 24 hours of identification
  2. A correction notice is added to the article indicating what was changed
  3. Significant corrections are noted in our corrections log
  4. Readers can report errors via our contact form

Advertising & Funding

Metabolic Health Authority is funded through:

  • • Display advertising (clearly marked)
  • • Affiliate partnerships (disclosed in content)
  • • Sponsored content (rare, clearly labeled)

Important: Our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers or sponsors. Medical reviews are conducted independently of funding sources. We do not accept payment for positive coverage of any medication, product, or service.

Contact Us

Questions about our editorial policy? Concerns about content accuracy? Please contact us at editorial@metabolichealthauthority.com