Everyday Cholesterol Guide aims to explain health information clearly and make its supporting sources accessible.
This page explains how to explore those sources and report information that may need correction.
Where to Find Article Sources
Articles include source links relevant to their subject. These may lead to clinical guidelines, public-health information, original research or laboratory documentation.
A reference supports a particular statement or discussion. It does not mean that the source endorses this website or every conclusion in the article.
Our Editorial Policy explains our approach to evidence and uncertainty.
Understanding Different Sources
| Source type | What it can help establish |
|---|---|
| Clinical guideline | Recommendations for defined clinical circumstances |
| Original research | Findings from a particular study and its methods |
| Public-health guidance | General educational information and recommended practices |
| Laboratory documentation | Details about a specific assay, preparation or reporting method |
| Seller material | What a product advertises and the terms it describes |
Seller claims are not independent evidence of clinical effectiveness. Likewise, a laboratory experiment does not automatically prove that an intervention benefits people.
Report a Possible Error
Use the details on our Contact page.
Please include:
- The article title and full URL.
- The sentence, table entry or link concerned.
- A brief explanation of the possible problem.
- A supporting source, where available.
If your concern relates to a study, include its title or link and explain which finding appears to have been misrepresented.
Please avoid sending private medical records or requesting an individual diagnosis.
Information Worth Flagging
Useful reports include:
- Incorrect numbers, units or calculations.
- A source that does not support the associated statement.
- Outdated guidance presented as current.
- Confusion between a study finding and a treatment recommendation.
- Incorrect product details.
- A broken link or a link leading to the wrong destination.
A difference of opinion may also be worth discussing, but it does not automatically establish a factual error.
How Correction Requests Should Be Assessed
A reported issue needs checking against the article and relevant evidence.
Depending on what that assessment establishes, an appropriate response may be to correct a statement, clarify wording, replace a source or explain an important limitation.
We do not promise a response or resolution within a fixed period. Do not wait for a website reply when a health decision requires professional advice.
Material Corrections and Update Dates
A correction affecting an article’s meaning or practical advice should be made clear to readers, with a dated note where appropriate.
Minor spelling, formatting or link repairs may be handled without a separate correction notice.
An update date should reflect actual work on the article. It should not change automatically to imply that a medical review occurred.
Changing Guidelines and Research
Health guidance can change. An older paper may remain useful for explaining a mechanism while being unsuitable as the sole basis for a current treatment recommendation.
If you identify newer evidence, explain how it affects the specific article. A publication being newer does not, by itself, establish that it overturns previous findings.
Readers should use current professional advice for individual care decisions.
Product Information Can Change
Prices, contents, access arrangements and refund terms may change after a review is drafted.
Check the conditions applying to your purchase directly with the seller or payment provider. We cannot resolve orders, provide product access or issue refunds on a seller’s behalf.
Our Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy review states the limits of what was assessed.
Broken or Replaced Source Links
A source may move, become unavailable or require access through a publisher.
If a link fails, send us the article URL and identify the affected reference. Include a replacement location if you know one.
Do not assume that an unavailable link proves the underlying claim is correct or incorrect. The evidence still needs assessment.
Medical Questions
Corrections correspondence is not a medical consultation.
For help interpreting your own report, discuss the results with your healthcare professional. Our lipid-panel guide offers general explanations and questions to prepare.
For more about the website’s purpose, visit About Everyday Cholesterol Guide.