Sources and methods

The news section of cycleandcare is compiled from published feeds and indexes of established news publications across Europe. These sources are selected for their coverage of the site's core subject: the life stage and the specific health condition that is often under-explained within it. Each story from these feeds is identified, summarised, and rewritten with the assistance of automated tools to produce a clear, plain-English digest. The original publication is always credited as the source beneath each summary.

When a factual claim or development appears in only one publication, it is treated as a single-source report. Such items are included only when they pertain to significant developments in research, policy, or treatment. They are clearly presented as preliminary information from a single outlet, and we await corroboration from further reporting before integrating such facts into the site's permanent reference content.

The reference pages for conditions, life stages, treatments, symptoms, tests, contraception, and countries are built differently. They are constructed from stable, well-established facts verified across multiple authoritative sources. Each reference page centres on a clear facts table and is accompanied by a credited, rights-cleared photograph. This approach ensures the core information is presented reliably and consistently for the user.

Coverage of news stories is refreshed daily as new summaries are produced from the monitored feeds. The permanent reference pages are reviewed and updated on a scheduled, rolling basis to incorporate new medical guidelines, approved treatments, or significant changes to health systems. This process ensures that while the news section provides timely updates, the foundational information on cycleandcare remains accurate and current.