About

What is it?

Factual Wellness is accountability journalism that forefronts nuanced reporting on nutrition, health, and wellness.

It pairs science with story-telling for a vibrant, empathy-fueled approach to health, well-being, and human existence.

Factual Wellness has no paywall because everyone deserves access to reporting that centers equity and people, not profits.

Why is it needed?

Countless wellness "experts" and influencers write books, offer courses, and create a dizzying volume of social media content. How do you know what’s fact or fiction? How do you separate proof from promotions? Are doctors always right about scientific research? Factual Wellness applies critical thinking and independent fact-checking to expert advice and influencer content.

Who created and developed it?

An almost-PhD in nutrition with 20 years of editorial experience, Mia McNew is the creator, founder, and researcher behind Factual Wellness. Learn more about Mia's experience and background.

How is it funded?

There is no wellness industry funding involved with this project. Factual Wellness is a mission-driven LLC that is fiscally sponsored. This means that while the project is owned and maintained by a for-profit entity, through a fiscal sponsor, it can receive contributions from donors, philanthropists, and funders that might otherwise only be available for nonprofits.

To provide free, open-access availability to the public, this project relies on philanthropic support, corporate donations, grants, and contributions… from people like you. Read more about why we’re not a nonprofit in our FAQ or learn more about our funding values.