Our medical review process
Every article you read on Third Avenue is reviewed by a credentialed healthcare professional before it goes live.
Clinical accuracy, responsible language, and evidence you can trace.
How we review articles
Before publication, a qualified medical reviewer checks every article for clinical accuracy, context, and clarity.
Confirm the sources
We check that sources are peer-reviewed, current, and appropriate for the topic.
Check medication details
Dosage information, drug names, and FDA-approved indications are verified for accuracy.
Verify every claim
Efficacy and safety claims must be supported by the evidence cited in the article.
Identify off-label use
Any off-label use is flagged and clearly identified so readers understand the context.
Keep the language balanced
Complex or emerging medical topics are explained clearly without alarmist or overstated language.
Who reviews our articles
Our medical reviewers are licensed MDs or PharmDs with direct clinical experience in relevant areas, including obesity medicine, clinical pharmacology, and GLP-1 medications.
For articles covering semaglutide, tirzepatide, dosing schedules, and related topics, we prioritize reviewers with hands-on experience in weight management and medication-based treatment.
Meet our medical expertsMedical doctors and pharmacists with relevant clinical experience.
Reviewers are matched to the medicine and care area covered.
Sources you can trust
We do not use other consumer health websites as primary sources. Wherever possible, we link directly to the original research.
Peer-reviewed scientific journals
FDA prescribing information
CDC, NIH, and health authorities
Professional medical associations
How often we update articles
Medical information changes. Our update schedule reflects the pace and clinical importance of each topic.
Fast-moving topics
Regulatory changes and emerging topics are reviewed as new information becomes available.
Standard clinical information
Established guidance, including drug mechanisms and injection technique, is reviewed every year.
Transparent review dates
Articles display a last-reviewed or last-updated date so you can see how current the information is.