About Second Look Health
Second Look Health is evidence-first health journalism for readers who want claims traced back to primary science. Our work starts with a simple promise: Everything You Learned Is Wrong until the evidence earns a second look.
Editorial Standards
Every health claim we publish is traced to at least one saved primary source, with preference for clinical trials, systematic reviews, and transparent methodology over headlines or press releases.
We grade evidence using a strict hierarchy of scientific rigor, separating durable findings from observational signals, mechanistic hypotheses, and expert opinion.
Drafts are never auto-published. Human editorial review checks sourcing, balance, language, and clinical relevance before any public page goes live.
Conflicts of interest, funding context, and material limitations are disclosed so readers can evaluate incentives alongside the evidence.
Sources & Methodology
We start with the highest-quality available evidence, then work downward only when a question has not been tested directly in humans. Each article explains where the claim sits in that hierarchy.
Dr. Elena Vance
Dr. Vance leads Second Look Health with a focus on primary-source appraisal, translational context, and clear communication. Her editorial standard is simple: make the evidence visible before making the conclusion memorable.
Second Look Health is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before changing treatment, diet, supplements, or lifestyle based on health information.