Evidence-based health journalism, not wellness marketing
Evidence-based health journalism for people who read the studies. The Vital File is an independent health publication that applies journalistic rigor to health and wellness claims. Every article is sourced from peer-reviewed research, every health recommendation is reviewed by board-certified clinicians, and every product evaluation follows published clinical standards. Why we exist Health information online ranges from peer-reviewed meta-analyses to Instagram influencer claims. Most consumers cannot tell the difference. The Vital File occupies the space between academic journals and mainstrea