Editorial standards

Our medical review process

Every article you read on Third Avenue is reviewed by a credentialed healthcare professional before it goes live.

Our standard

Clinical accuracy, responsible language, and evidence you can trace.

How it works

How we review articles

Before publication, a qualified medical reviewer checks every article for clinical accuracy, context, and clarity.

01

Confirm the sources

We check that sources are peer-reviewed, current, and appropriate for the topic.

02

Check medication details

Dosage information, drug names, and FDA-approved indications are verified for accuracy.

03

Verify every claim

Efficacy and safety claims must be supported by the evidence cited in the article.

04

Identify off-label use

Any off-label use is flagged and clearly identified so readers understand the context.

05

Keep the language balanced

Complex or emerging medical topics are explained clearly without alarmist or overstated language.

Clinical perspective

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 experts
01 Licensed clinicians

Medical doctors and pharmacists with relevant clinical experience.

02 Relevant expertise

Reviewers are matched to the medicine and care area covered.

Evidence first

Sources you can trust

We do not use other consumer health websites as primary sources. Wherever possible, we link directly to the original research.

01

Peer-reviewed scientific journals

02

FDA prescribing information

03

CDC, NIH, and health authorities

04

Professional medical associations

Staying current

How often we update articles

Medical information changes. Our update schedule reflects the pace and clinical importance of each topic.

As needed

Fast-moving topics

Regulatory changes and emerging topics are reviewed as new information becomes available.

Annually

Standard clinical information

Established guidance, including drug mechanisms and injection technique, is reviewed every year.

On every article

Transparent review dates

Articles display a last-reviewed or last-updated date so you can see how current the information is.