We know trust is earned, and creating content you can rely on is at the core of our mission — which is why we want to share exactly how Medical News Today creates content with links to vetted products and services.

Finding health and wellness information is easy. It’s everywhere. But finding trustworthy, relevant, usable information can be hard and even overwhelming. Medical News Today is changing all that. We’re making high-quality, evidence-based health information understandable and accessible so you can make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.

At MNT, we are dedicated to sparking people’s curiosity by always questioning the information at face value and getting under the skin of health. We empower you to navigate the complex world of health and wellness by equipping you with the necessary tools and guidance to proactively take charge of your health journey to help you live your strongest, healthiest life. This may involve directing you to relevant articles, helping you find a doctor or healthcare provider, or recommending valuable products and services that can serve as effective resources on your path to wellness. 

We value transparency, so let us walk you through our step-by-step process.

Step 1: We do the research.

Our editorial and medical teams consistently prioritize understanding the needs and preferences of our readers through extensive research —  whether it’s an effective CBD oil for sleep, a budget-friendly meal delivery service for weight-loss, savings on prescription medications, or personalized telehealth services.

Then, our writers and editors dive into researching the best options, considering things like: 

  • quality
  • cost
  • company practices
  • customer reviews
  • firsthand experience 

We aim to create content that’s balanced and objective, clearly pointing out pros and cons of the products and brands we include, and always keeping our readers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. 

Step 2: We vet everything.

Every product, service, and brand we recommend is independently vetted by our Medical Standards and Insights team using our objective review process and scoring system. We evaluate each product, service, and brand’s medical credibility and business standards to ensure the products are safe, effective, and meet our quality standards.

Our scoring system is based on (but not limited to) answers to the following questions:

  • Are the health or medical claims made supported by the current body of scientific evidence?
  • Does the brand adhere to industry best practices? Are they leading the industry in their business practices?
  • Is there any third-party validation for the industry practices?
  • Has the company been issued an FDA warning letter?
  • Are there any pending lawsuits or previous settlements related to class action, fair employment practices, or marketing practices?
  • Does a product contain anything that has the potential for interaction, allergies, and other harmful reactions when ingested?
  • What are the ingredients or composition of the product? Do the ingredients, composition, or both have the potential to cause harm?

We also consider the social impact of the companies we partner with. This is a purposeful initiative to highlight companies that are transparent about their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

We re-evaluate all brands that partner with Medical News Today on a regular basis to ensure they continue to meet our criteria for quality, credibility, and integrity.

If a product or brand no longer meets our standards, we remove it from our content. And if we do share something that hasn’t passed our vetting process, we’re transparent about why so you can make an informed decision.

Step 3: We lead with integrity.

We enforce a robust advertising policy that ensures sponsors and business partners never influence our content. We are committed to providing unbiased and trustworthy information to our readers. To achieve this, we implement and follow a rigorous vetting process, ensuring that we only link to products, services, and tools that we feel provide value to our readers and meet our standards.

If you make a purchase at the retailer’s site after clicking one of our links, we may receive a small share of the revenue from that purchase. That revenue supports our independent editorial process and helps us deliver on our mission to create a stronger, healthier world.

In instances where we do develop a direct business partnership with a brand, service, or retailer, we’ll clearly state this. For example, you might see a message on the top of a product saying “Featured Partner Offer.” Alternatively, you might notice a featured box at the top of the article containing a message similar to the following: “We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission.” 

Our Medical Affairs team validates those partners to ensure Medical News Today only works with organizations that: 

  • perform due diligence
  • are transparent to their customers about product safety, quality, and efficacy
  • don’t make unsubstantiated medical claims 

Simply, we do the homework — backed by a team of experts — so you don’t have to. So you can feel confident in the choices you make for your health and well-being.