Editorial Policy
Our Mission
Smart Healthy Women exists to explore health, wellbeing, autonomy, science, culture, history, technology, and the issues that affect women's lives.
We believe women deserve access to accurate information, thoughtful analysis, and respectful discussion.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently.
We do not permit advertisers, sponsors, political organisations, or commercial interests to dictate editorial content.
Any sponsored or paid content will be clearly identified.
Accuracy and Research
We aim to:
- Use reputable sources whenever possible.
- Reference peer-reviewed research where appropriate.
- Link to original studies and primary sources when available.
- Correct factual errors when they are identified.
Opinion and Commentary
Some content published on Smart Healthy Women is opinion-based.
Opinion articles reflect the views of the author and should not be interpreted as established fact.
Where possible, we distinguish between:
- News and reporting
- Analysis
- Opinion
- Personal experience
Corrections
If an error is identified, we will review the claim and make corrections where warranted.
Readers may contact us regarding factual concerns or correction requests.
Smart Healthy Women recognises that many writers and professionals now use artificial intelligence tools as part of their research, editing, and writing workflows. The use of AI tools is not prohibited. However, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, attribution, and integrity of the work they submit. Articles that contain factual inaccuracies, unsupported claims, fabricated sources, or misleading information may be rejected regardless of how they were produced.