Fact-Checking Policy

Fact-checking at Cure.Care is not a single step; it is woven into the entire content lifecycle. The process begins during the research phase, where the writer verifies that their sources actually say what they claim. The draft is then passed to a Scientific Reviewer (PhD), who checks the biological and chemical accuracy.

Finally, a Clinical Reviewer (MD) fact-checks the medical application—ensuring dosages, symptoms, and treatment protocols align with current clinical practice. No article is published until all three layers of fact-checking are complete. Learn more on our Content Review Process page.

Any statement asserting a medical fact (e.g., "This medication lowers blood pressure by 10%") must be backed by a citation to the original clinical trial or a meta-analysis. Our reviewers verify that the study design was sound (e.g., randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled) and that the sample size was statistically significant.

We explicitly reject claims based on animal models if they are presented as definitive human medical advice without that context. If a claim is disputed within the medical community, our fact-checkers ensure both perspectives are represented.

When citing statistics (e.g., "X million people have diabetes"), our fact-checkers trace the number back to its primary source—usually the WHO, CDC, or ICMR. We verify that the data is current and that the geographic and demographic context is accurately represented in our text.

We never manipulate axes on charts or use misleading visual scaling. All data visualizations are checked to ensure they accurately reflect the underlying numbers. Read about the sources we trust in our Sources & Citations Policy.

Medical illustrations, anatomy diagrams, and health infographics must be as accurate as the text. Our clinical reviewers inspect all visuals to ensure anatomical correctness (e.g., the heart chambers are labeled correctly) and that the visual representation doesn't exaggerate a condition or treatment outcome.

If a visual uses a metaphor (e.g., a "clogged pipe" analogy for atherosclerosis), it is accompanied by a clinical text box explaining the actual biological mechanism so the user is not misled.

During disease outbreaks or when new clinical guidelines are released, the pressure to publish quickly increases. Cure.Care prioritizes accuracy over speed. We will not publish breaking health news based on a single press release or preprint server.

We wait for confirmation from established health authorities (WHO, CDC) or publication in a peer-reviewed journal. If we do report on emerging science, we clearly label it as "preliminary research" and explain that clinical consensus has not yet been reached.

If a fact-checking error is identified post-publication—whether by our internal team or a user—Cure.Care acts immediately. Minor errors (e.g., a typo in a statistic) are corrected silently but promptly.

Major errors (e.g., an incorrect dosage guideline or a misrepresentation of a study's findings) result in a public correction. A "Correction Notice" is appended to the top of the article explaining what was wrong, how it was fixed, and the date of the correction. In rare cases of complete invalidity, the article is retracted entirely. Read our Corrections Policy for full details.

Cure.Care views our readers as an extension of our fact-checking team. If you are a medical professional or a patient who spots an inaccuracy, we want to know. You can submit a fact-check report through our Report a Concern page.

Please provide the specific claim you are disputing and the source that contradicts it. Our medical board reviews all user-submitted fact-checks within 48 hours and takes corrective action if the claim is verified as inaccurate.