Every article on EaSteele follows a structured research process. We trace claims to primary sources, verify data against official guidelines, and review published content on a rolling basis. Here is exactly how that works.

Where Do We Get Our Information?

We prioritize primary sources in a clear hierarchy:

  1. Peer-reviewed research published in indexed medical journals (PubMed, Cochrane Library, JAMA, The Lancet, BMJ)
  2. Official clinical guidelines from recognized medical bodies (CDC, NIH, WHO, USPSTF, AHA, ACS)
  3. National health surveys and datasets (NHANES, BRFSS, CDC WONDER)
  4. Institutional publications from medical schools, research hospitals, and public health agencies
  5. Expert commentary from credentialed professionals with relevant specialization

We do not cite other health blogs, press releases, or supplement manufacturer claims as primary evidence.

How Do We Verify Claims?

Before publishing, every factual claim in an article must trace to at least one primary source. The process follows these steps:

  1. Identify the claim. Any statement about medical facts, statistics, guidelines, or health outcomes.
  2. Find the primary source. Locate the original study, guideline, or dataset, not a secondhand summary.
  3. Check currency. Verify the source is current. Medical guidelines change. A recommendation from 2018 may no longer reflect current evidence.
  4. Cross-reference. For significant claims, check whether other credible sources corroborate the finding.
  5. Link it. The source appears as a clickable citation in the article body.

If a claim cannot be verified against a primary source, it does not appear in the article.

How Do We Handle Corrections?

If a reader or reviewer identifies an error, we investigate within 48 hours. Confirmed errors are corrected in the article with a note explaining what changed and when. Factual corrections are prioritized over style edits. To report an error, email [email protected] with the article URL and the specific claim in question.

How Often Is Content Reviewed?

We review published articles on a rolling basis, prioritizing content that references clinical guidelines, screening schedules, or data that may change with new research. Every article displays a Last reviewed date near the byline. When guidelines change, we update affected articles and note the revision.

What We Do Not Cover

We do not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or recommend specific treatments. We do not cover unverified claims, anecdotal remedies without clinical evidence, or breaking health news without peer-reviewed backing. Our goal is to explain what the evidence says, not to tell you what to do.