Our Commitment to Accuracy
Accuracy is the foundation of trustworthy journalism. Health News Daily takes factual accuracy seriously, and we are committed to correcting errors promptly, transparently and clearly whenever they occur.
We recognise that mistakes can happen, and we believe that how a news organisation handles its errors is a measure of its integrity. This Corrections Policy sets out how we identify, acknowledge and correct errors in our published content.
Types of Corrections
We distinguish between different types of corrections depending on the nature and significance of the error:
Minor corrections: Typographical errors, minor spelling or grammatical mistakes, and small factual inaccuracies that do not affect the meaning or substance of the article (such as a misspelled name or an incorrect date). These are corrected directly in the article text. A correction note is added at the end of the article stating what was changed and when.
Significant corrections: Errors that affect the substance, meaning or accuracy of the article — such as incorrect medical information, misattributed quotes, wrong statistics, or misleading framing. These are corrected in the article text and a prominent correction notice is displayed at the top or bottom of the article, explaining clearly what was wrong, what the correct information is, and when the correction was made.
Retractions: In rare cases where an article is found to be fundamentally flawed, based on false information or otherwise unreliable, we may retract the article entirely. Retracted articles will be clearly marked and an explanation will be published stating why the article was retracted.
How Corrections Are Made
Our corrections process follows these principles:
— Speed: We aim to correct errors as quickly as possible once they are confirmed. Minor corrections are typically made within the same working day. Significant corrections are made as soon as the Editor-in-Chief has reviewed and confirmed the error.
— Transparency: We do not silently amend articles. All corrections are accompanied by a note explaining what was changed and when. We do not remove the record of the original error; we correct it and document the change.
— Clarity: Correction notices are written in plain language and clearly state what was wrong, what the correct information is, and the date the correction was made.
— Responsibility: The Editor-in-Chief, James Whitfield, has final responsibility for overseeing corrections and ensuring they are handled appropriately.
How to Report an Error
We encourage our readers, sources and anyone who identifies an error in our reporting to let us know. You can report errors to us by:
Email: [email protected]
When reporting an error, please include:
— The title or URL of the article containing the error.
— A description of the error and, if possible, the correct information with a reference or source.
— Your name and contact details (optional, but helpful if we need to follow up).
We aim to acknowledge correction requests within two working days and to publish confirmed corrections as quickly as possible.
Clarifications and Updates
Sometimes an article may be accurate as published but could benefit from additional context, clarification or updated information. In these cases, we may add an editor’s note to the article explaining the update. These are clearly labelled as “Update” or “Editor’s Note” and are not treated as corrections.
Relationship to Complaints
If you believe an error in our reporting has caused harm, or if you are dissatisfied with how we have handled a correction request, you may wish to submit a formal complaint through our Complaints Policy.
Review
This Corrections Policy is reviewed regularly by the Editor-in-Chief. It was last updated on 8 March 2026.
Contact
To report an error, please contact us at [email protected].