Editorial & Medical Standards
How we get our health content right
Every piece of health information on SHELY is researched, written, and reviewed with care. We believe you deserve guidance that is accurate, easy to understand, and rooted in real evidence — so you can make decisions about your body with confidence.
SHELY content is for education and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor.
In short
- Every health article is reviewed by a qualified medical professional before publishing.
- We rely on peer-reviewed research, official guidelines, and trusted health authorities.
- Content is written for India, with care for our cultures, languages, and realities.
- AI may assist our writers, but a human always reviews and approves the final article.
- We update articles when evidence changes, and we correct mistakes openly.
Our guiding principles
Evidence first
We base our guidance on the best available science, not opinion, trends, or marketing.
Clear, not clinical
We write in plain language, so you understand your health without needing a medical dictionary.
Made for India
Our content reflects Indian bodies, diets, climates, and the realities of care women actually face here.
Honest and judgement-free
We talk about health openly and respectfully, free of stigma, shame, or moral judgement.
How every article is made
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Research
We gather the latest evidence from peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines, and recognised health authorities.
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Writing
A trained health writer turns the evidence into clear, warm, easy-to-follow guidance.
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Medical review
A qualified doctor or specialist checks the article for accuracy, safety, and completeness.
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Editing
Our editors polish the language, check the sources, and make sure it is genuinely helpful.
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Updates
We revisit articles regularly and refresh them as new evidence and guidelines emerge.
Who reviews our content
Our medical reviewers are licensed doctors and specialists — including gynaecologists, dermatologists, nutritionists, and mental-health professionals — registered to practise in India. Each reviewer checks content within their own area of expertise, so the guidance you read has been verified by someone qualified to give it.
Where our evidence comes from
- Peer-reviewed medical journals and systematic reviews
- Guidelines from bodies like the WHO, ICMR, and India's Ministry of Health
- Recognised medical associations and specialist colleges
- The clinical experience of our own medical reviewers
Updates and corrections
Medicine keeps evolving, and so does our content. If you spot something that seems outdated or incorrect, please tell us — we take every report seriously and will review and fix it as quickly as we can.
Report a content issueHow we use AI
We sometimes use AI tools to help with research, drafting, and translation — but never to replace human judgement. Every article is written or carefully checked by trained writers, and medically reviewed by a qualified professional before it reaches you. AI helps us work faster; people make sure the result is accurate and caring.
An important note
SHELY content is for general education and awareness. It cannot diagnose, treat, or replace personal advice from your own doctor. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation. If you are in a medical emergency or crisis, please see our crisis support page or contact your local emergency services right away.