Clarity, evidence and accountability

Our editorial standards.

Health information should help readers understand evidence, its limits and the people behind each story.

What we publish

Health Aajkal covers health news, expert perspectives, research explainers, interviews and educational videos for an Indian audience. News reports, research summaries and individual expert views serve different purposes; the section and attribution identify the kind of content you are reading.

Attribution and expertise

Articles identify their author or editorial desk. Interviews identify the guest. Where supplied, an expert's role and credentials appear alongside their contribution. Contributor archives collect these articles and interviews; appearing in an archive does not mean the contributor has reviewed other content on the site.

Evidence and sources

Our editorial principles call for distinguishing evidence from opinion and adding context to medical claims. Research coverage should identify the study or organisation being discussed, explain relevant limitations and avoid presenting an association as proof of cause. Linked references, when supplied, appear in a Sources and further reading section.

Medical review

An expert quotation or an article written by a doctor is not, by itself, a separate medical review. A “Medically reviewed” label appears only when a named reviewer and review date have been recorded for that article. Articles without that label should not be assumed to have undergone independent medical review.

Dates and corrections

Articles display their publication date. An updated date is shown when recorded by the editor. A website rebuild does not change an article's editorial date. If you spot an error, email healthaajkaleditorial@gmail.com with the article URL, the passage in question and supporting evidence. This is also the contact for questions about sourcing or attribution.

Commercial enquiries

Health Aajkal also receives enquiries from healthcare professionals, institutions and brands. Commercial enquiries can be sent through our contact page. Paid or sponsored material should be clearly labelled where it appears; readers can contact the editorial team if a relationship is unclear.

Health information, not personal medical advice

Our content is educational and cannot account for your individual medical history. It does not replace advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not delay seeking care because of something you read or watch on this site.

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