Health is personal. When someone is trying to understand a symptom, figure out which supplement is worth taking, or work out why their sleep has been terrible — they deserve honest, careful information, not content written to rank or sell. That is what drives everything we do at Health Digest.

These editorial policies explain exactly how we work — how articles are researched, what sources we rely on, how we handle corrections, and where our limits are. We think transparency matters, particularly on health topics where bad information can cause real harm.

What Health Digest covers — and what it does not

Health Digest publishes general health and wellness content covering nutrition, supplements, sleep, gut health, fitness, blood sugar, heart health, and healthy ageing. Our articles are written to help readers understand these topics more clearly — not to replace a doctor, dietitian, or any other qualified health professional.

We do not publish content that diagnoses medical conditions, recommends specific treatments for individual circumstances, or advises readers to stop or start medications. When a topic requires professional guidance, we say so clearly.

How we research and write articles

Every article on Health Digest starts with research. We look for peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses where they exist, and we also reference guidance from established health organisations — things like the NHS, the NIH, the Australian Department of Health, and similar bodies.

We try to be honest about the quality of evidence. If a study is small, if results are mixed, or if something is still being debated in the research community, we say that rather than presenting a one-sided picture. The goal is for readers to come away with a genuinely accurate understanding of a topic — including its uncertainties.

We write for people, not algorithms. That means plain language, practical takeaways, and structure that makes it easy to find what you are looking for. We avoid unnecessary jargon, and when we do use clinical terms, we explain them.

Sources and references

We rely primarily on:

• Peer-reviewed studies published in indexed medical and scientific journals
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses where available
• Clinical guidelines from national and international health bodies
• Government health agencies (NHS, NIH, WHO, TGA, etc.)
• Established nutrition and medical organisations

We do not treat supplement manufacturer websites, press releases, or commercial health sites as credible primary sources. If a claim only appears in marketing material and is not supported by independent research, we do not include it — or we note the lack of evidence clearly.

Editorial independence

Health Digest editorial decisions are made independently of advertising and commercial relationships. Sponsors and advertisers do not influence which topics we cover, how we cover them, or what conclusions we reach.

We do not accept payment to feature, promote, or positively review specific products or brands. If we write about a product — a supplement, a device, a service — it is because it is relevant to the topic we are covering, not because someone paid us to include it.

Where Health Digest has affiliate relationships (meaning we may earn a small commission if a reader purchases something through a link), we disclose this clearly. Affiliate relationships do not affect our assessments or recommendations.

Use of AI tools

Health Digest uses AI tools as part of our content process — for research assistance, drafting, and editing. However, all content published on this site is reviewed, edited, and signed off by a human editor before publication. We do not publish raw AI output without human oversight and fact-checking.

AI tools do not determine our editorial positions, and they are not used to fabricate sources or statistics. Any factual claim in our content should be traceable to a real, verifiable source.

Corrections and updates

Health is a fast-moving field. Research conclusions change, guidelines are updated, and sometimes we get things wrong. When that happens, we fix it.

If you spot an error in one of our articles — a wrong figure, an outdated claim, a broken link — please let us know at support@healthdigest.blog. We take corrections seriously and aim to address them promptly. Significant corrections are noted within the article itself.

We also update articles periodically to reflect new evidence or changes in guidance, particularly on topics where the research landscape moves quickly. Updated articles carry a “last reviewed” or “updated” note so readers know when the content was last checked.

Medical disclaimer

Questions about our editorial standards

If you have questions about how we approach a specific topic, want to flag a concern about our content, or would like to understand more about our sourcing on a particular article, please reach out at support@healthdigest.blog. We are happy to explain our reasoning and welcome the accountability.