Medical review policy
Last updated: 14 August 2026
An accurate statement of the review our health content receives today.
Our current position, stated plainly
Long Bright Life content is notcurrently reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional before publication. We do not have a medical review board, we do not employ clinicians, and we do not have named medical reviewers. We will not display a “medically reviewed by” badge, a reviewer name, or a clinical credential unless and until a real person with real qualifications has genuinely reviewed the specific piece of content.
Many health websites imply clinical oversight they do not have. We would rather lose the credibility that badge buys than claim something untrue.
What review our content does receive
- Evidence review against the method described in how we research: sourcing, quality assessment, relevance and explicit uncertainty.
- Editorial checking that every substantive health claim traces to a cited source and that the strength of that source is represented honestly.
- A check that content stays within general information and education, and never strays into diagnosis or individualised treatment advice.
What that means for you
Treat what you read here as a way to understand the evidence and to prepare better questions — not as a substitute for a clinician who knows your history. See our medical disclaimer.
If this changes
If we establish a formal medical review process, this page will name the reviewers, state their qualifications and registration where applicable, describe what they review and how often, and explain how disagreements are resolved. Individual reviewed articles will carry the reviewer’s name and the review date.