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Health Vault was built on one principle: every person deserves access to accurate, evidence-based health information โ written by real experts, not algorithms.
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The Doctor Behind Health Vault
Every article on Health Vault is reviewed or authored by a board-certified physician with over 25 years of clinical experience
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD
FACOG ยท NCMP โ Board Certified Gynecologist & America's Leading Menopause Expert
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is one of America's most recognized experts in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife women's health. A Board Certified Gynecologist and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP), Dr. Allmen has dedicated over 25 years to empowering women with evidence-based knowledge about their health and hormones.
After earning her bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University and her medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. Allmen completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco. She later joined Columbia Presbyterian's Center for Menopause, Hormonal Disorders and Women's Health โ where she built her expertise in menopausal medicine.
She is the author of Menopause Confidential: A Doctor Reveals The Secrets To Thriving Through Midlife (HarperCollins), host of Let's Talk Menopause on PBS, and a regular expert contributor on national TV, radio, and digital media. As President and CEO of the Allmen Foundation, she supports non-profits in women's health, the performing arts, and animal welfare.
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Our Mission
Why Health Vault Exists
The internet is full of health misinformation โ miracle cures, pseudoscience, and advice that sounds credible but has no basis in evidence. Health Vault was created to be the antidote.
Every article published on Health Vault is grounded in peer-reviewed research, reviewed by a board-certified physician, and written in plain language that real people can understand and act on.
Our goal is simple: give every person access to the kind of health information that used to require an expensive doctor's visit.
Every claim is backed by peer-reviewed research from trusted sources โ NIH, PubMed, JAMA, and leading medical journals.
Content reviewed by a board-certified physician with 25+ years of clinical experience โ not a wellness blogger.
Complex medical topics translated into clear, actionable advice that anyone can understand and implement.
Our Standards
Editorial Guidelines
How we ensure every article on Health Vault meets the highest standards of medical accuracy and journalistic integrity
Research Verification
Every health claim is verified against peer-reviewed sources โ PubMed, NIH, CDC, WHO, and respected medical journals. We cite our sources clearly so you can verify for yourself.
Medical Review
All health articles are reviewed by Dr. Tara Allmen, MD, FACOG, NCMP โ a board-certified gynecologist with 25+ years of clinical expertise in women's health.
Regular Updates
Medical science evolves constantly. We review and update our articles regularly to ensure information reflects current research and clinical guidelines.
No Conflicts of Interest
Health Vault does not accept payment to feature products or services in editorial content. Our recommendations are based solely on evidence โ never on advertising deals.
Clear Disclaimers
We clearly distinguish between general health information and medical advice. We always encourage readers to consult their own physician for personal health decisions.
Inclusive Health Coverage
We cover health topics relevant to people of all ages, backgrounds, and health conditions โ with particular expertise in women's health, hormonal health, and midlife wellness.
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Health Vault By The Numbers
Health Vault is a growing platform dedicated to science-backed health education. Our content is written for real people navigating real health decisions โ from everyday wellness tips to complex hormonal health topics.
Whether you're a woman navigating perimenopause, a parent managing family health, or anyone simply trying to live healthier โ Health Vault is your trusted resource.
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