Trust depends on showing readers how conclusions were reached. These principles guide every article published by The Lifespan Brief.
Evidence before excitement
We identify whether findings come from cells, animals, observational human data or controlled clinical trials. Headlines and summaries are written to reflect the actual strength of the evidence.
Primary sources
Wherever possible, we link directly to peer-reviewed papers, ClinicalTrials.gov records, regulatory documents and official company disclosures. Press releases may establish what a company announced, but they are not treated as independent validation.
Original work and attribution
Our articles are original explanatory works. Facts, findings and quotations are attributed to their sources. We do not reproduce another publication’s reporting as our own.
AI use
Artificial intelligence may assist with research organization, drafting and original editorial imagery. Every article is reviewed for factual accuracy, calibrated language and source support before publication. AI-generated images are identified in their captions and are illustrative, not experimental evidence.
Corrections
Substantive errors should be corrected promptly and transparently. A correction note will explain material changes to a published article.
Conflicts and independence
Coverage is selected for editorial relevance. Financing announcements and company claims are evaluated critically. The publication does not provide personalized medical advice or investment recommendations.