Our articles link to other websites so you can check where our information comes from. This page explains how we choose those links and what they do and do not mean.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
Why we link out
We want you to be able to check our work. Linking to our sources lets you read the original guidance or research, see the wider context, and make up your own mind with your doctor.
How we choose sources
We prefer sources that are reputable, current and accountable, such as:
- government and public health bodies, such as the CDC, FDA, NIH and MedlinePlus, WHO and NHS;
- major medical centres, such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic;
- peer-reviewed research, usually found through PubMed; and
- professional bodies and university public-health schools.
We use general wellness summaries cautiously and do not rely on them for medical claims. See our Editorial Policy.
A link is not an endorsement
Linking to a website does not mean we endorse it, its authors, its products or everything it says, or that it endorses us.
Third-party websites
When you follow an external link, you leave HWVibes. We do not control other websites and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, security or privacy practices. Please read their own terms and privacy policies. External links open in a new tab.
Information on other websites is also not a substitute for your own doctor. Please do not act on health information from any website, including ours, without first consulting a qualified professional. See our Medical Disclaimer.
Links that change or break
Websites move, update and remove pages. We check our links periodically and fix or replace ones that break or no longer support what our page says. If a source updates its guidance, we aim to update our article too.
Affiliate links
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No paid links
We do not sell links, and we do not accept payment, gifts or favours in exchange for linking to a website. Requests for paid links or link swaps will be declined.
Report a link
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