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The Abyss explains published research to general readers. We do not conduct original research, and nothing we publish is medical advice. Every factual claim in an article is tied to a peer-reviewed study, a regulatory document, or a named expert, and each article closes with a numbered, linked reference list so readers can check the source themselves. The Abyss is free to read and takes no advertising or sponsorship from makers of drugs, supplements or devices. Before publication, each article is checked line by line against its sources by a second reader. When we get something wrong, we correct it in place, add a dated note to the article, and record it on our Corrections page; readers can report an error at corrections.theabyss@gmail.com.