Cure.Care’s Sources & Citations Policy ensures that every medical claim, statistic, and clinical recommendation published on our platform is backed by rigorous, evidence-based science. We rely strictly on peer-reviewed journals, global health authorities, and clinical practice guidelines to synthesize our content, maintaining absolute transparency for our readers.
We do not publish medical opinions or anecdotes. Every clinical statement must be supported by verifiable, scientific evidence.
We prioritize global health authorities (WHO, NIH, CDC, ICMR) and clinical guidelines over secondary news reporting.
Citations are clearly numbered and visible. We link directly to the source so users can verify the information themselves.
We prioritize meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and systematic reviews published in reputable journals.
Medical science evolves. We prioritize sources published within the last 5 years and update older citations.
We synthesize information in our own words. Direct quotes are used sparingly and always enclosed in quotation marks with attribution.
Not all medical studies are created equal. To ensure Cure.Care provides the most reliable information, our medical reviewers follow a strict evidence hierarchy when selecting sources:
Reviewers are instructed to seek out Tier 1 and Tier 2 evidence first. If a claim is supported only by Tier 4 evidence, the article must explicitly state that the research is preliminary or emerging.
A primary source in medicine is the original study or clinical trial where the research was conducted and published (e.g., an article in The Lancet). A secondary source is a summary or interpretation of that primary research (e.g., a news article about the study).
Cure.Care mandates the use of primary sources whenever possible. We link directly to the original PubMed abstract, journal publication, or government health database. We avoid citing health news websites or magazines as primary evidence for clinical claims, though we may reference them for context or statistics.
Every medical claim that is not common knowledge must be followed by an inline, numbered citation (e.g., [1], [2]). At the bottom of every article, a "Sources & References" section lists these citations in numerical order.
Our standard citation format includes: the Author/Organization, Article Title, Journal or Publication Name, Year of Publication, and a direct, clickable URL to the source. We prefer linking to open-access versions of studies (like PubMed Central) so our readers can verify the information without hitting a paywall.
Medical research is constantly evolving, and sometimes, studies produce conflicting results. When this happens, Cure.Care does not cherry-pick data to support a narrative. Instead, our reviewers analyze the volume and quality of the evidence.
If a recent, large-scale meta-analysis contradicts older, smaller studies, we update our content to reflect the new consensus. If the evidence is genuinely split, we present both sides objectively, explaining the current debate and noting that more research is needed before clinical guidelines can be updated.
Our editorial team draws from the world's most reputable medical databases and journals. We do not cite predatory journals or unverified preprint servers for clinical claims. Our primary databases include:
A citation from 1995 is rarely the best available evidence today. As part of our Content Freshness audits, reviewers are required to check if newer, higher-quality studies have superseded the citations currently used in an article.
If a newer guideline is available (e.g., the ADA updates its diabetes thresholds), we update the text and replace the old citation with the new one. Broken links to old studies are also repaired or replaced during these audits. Learn more in our Medical Accuracy Policy.
Despite our rigorous standards, errors or broken links can occasionally slip through. Cure.Care welcomes our community to hold us accountable. If you believe an article cites a study out of context, or if a citation link is dead, please let us know.
You can report citation issues through our Report a Concern page. Our editorial team reviews these reports as a priority and issues public correction notices if a source was misrepresented.
Medical Disclaimer: This policy explains our sourcing methodology. It does not constitute medical advice. For health concerns, always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Read full disclaimer.