Product Vetting

At Health, our goal is to provide you with precise, compassionate, and practical health and wellness information that enables you to make informed choices for your wellbeing. To assist you in making educated purchasing decisions, we have established a system for evaluating the products we endorse.

Our Testing Process

Our team of skilled and experienced writers and editors conducts thorough market research and consults with industry professionals, including dermatologists, registered dietitians, and OBGYNs, to understand what to consider and how to assess each product. Next, we collaborate with these experts to establish comprehensive testing methods that allow us to evaluate products based on various factors, such as usability, precision, overall value, and more. We then select a range of products for testing, taking into account factors like retailers, prices, user feedback, and brand reputation. While we may receive a few products at no cost, we purchase the majority of the items we evaluate.

In addition to the quantitative test results, we also gather qualitative insights. We take the initiative to interpret the performance data, offering clear explanations that support our recommendations. We emphasize our opinions on each product, both positive and negative, so you can assess the key features in relation to your lifestyle, budget, and requirements to make a well-informed choice.

How We Make Money

We earn a commission through affiliates on certain products we suggest, but this only occurs if you choose to click on the retailer’s site and complete a purchase. We exclusively recommend reputable retailers known for their reliability and quality of service.

How We Find Deals

That’s why we search the internet to bring you the finest deals we discover during our research and notify you when major brands hold their annual sales. Additionally, we keep a close watch on shopping trends to guide you on where to purchase items that promote your health and wellness, such as fitness trackers, medical equipment, teeth whitening kits, toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, and more.

Our team dedicated to news and deals

covers the newest product launches, discounts, and items that are sold out. We strive to keep you updated on the latest news and trends in health and wellness, to help you determine whether the products are effective. Our writers are passionate about products and collaborate with testers at The Lab to highlight those they truly appreciate. Besides concentrating on sales and promotions, our team also tests products and shares their personal experiences, from delivery to a year’s worth of use.

Testing at Home

We understand that every product we suggest has practical uses, which is why it’s essential to evaluate them in a home environment. Ultimately, the most effective way to gather performance information is through real-life experiences. Our home testing procedure enables us to assess installation and delivery, while also observing how products perform over time. For instance, do the top-rated mattresses for back pain retain their firmness? How do different weighted blankets appear and feel after multiple washes and dry cycles?

Similar to our testing laboratory, the at-home testing process includes editors, writers, and specialists adhering to our comprehensive and medically validated procedures. Each tester completes surveys, evaluates each product based on essential characteristics, and documents their usage through photos and videos to showcase how the products function and perform in everyday use.

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We depend on our skilled and experienced team of fact-checkers, who play an essential role in upholding the integrity of our content. They carefully examine articles to ensure their accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We strictly utilize the latest and most credible primary sources, such as peer-reviewed medical journals, government agencies, academic institutions, and advocacy groups. For more information about these initiatives, please read further.

Why Trust Health

The product recommendations from Health are based solely on editorial judgment. While we sometimes receive products for free to test and review, we buy most of the items we evaluate. Although we do earn affiliate commissions on some of the products we suggest, we ensure that retailers, public relations companies, and sales representatives do not influence our content or the products we cover.

Prior to initiating a test, we undertake comprehensive market research, which includes reviewing recent studies on product safety and consulting experts such as doctors, licensed therapists, registered dietitians, and others to gather best practices, common inquiries, and key factors to consider in a specific product.

We are dedicated to making sure our content represents the diversity of our audience. To achieve this, we strive to research and evaluate brands and products created by individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and other marginalized groups.

After each of our articles is completed, it undergoes a review and approval process by our editors and content writers. Nevertheless, it’s important to consult your healthcare team to assess whether a specific product—particularly a supplement or medical device—suits your needs.