Consumer Health Reports

Consumer Health Reports: data-driven rankings of health and wellness products

Consumer Health Reports is a site specializing in researching, scoring and ranking health and wellness products. Its approach is to analyze buyer reviews, complaint rates, prices and independent certifications, and present the results in comparison guides so users can decide in minutes. The site does not conduct its own product testing and states that it is not a medical service provider and does not offer medical advice.

How rankings are compiled

For each product, the site collects the star rating, the number of reviews, the share of 1 and 2 star reviews, recent purchase volume and the current price from major online retailers. Where an evaluation from a recognized third party exists, it is checked: clinical validation listings for blood pressure monitors, FDA clearance records for medical devices, USP or NSF verification for supplements and similar programs. Each guide names the sources it uses.

The score is calculated out of 10 and is made up of five parts: buyer satisfaction (40%), low complaint rate (20%), popularity (20%), depth of review evidence (10%) and value for money (10%). Products with few reviews are pulled toward the category average until they accumulate enough ratings. Data is updated weekly and each guide shows the date it was last updated.

Content and publication criteria

The site organizes content by category and offers sections for results, top rated products of the month, most reviewed and recent updates. Each guide shows how many retailer reviews support the ranking; products with fewer than 100 reviews are not ranked. Scores reflect what buyers report and what independent bodies have verified, and they are not a guarantee of results for the user.

Revenue model and transparency

Consumer Health Reports earns a commission or referral fee when the user buys or signs up through links on the site. According to its own statement, payment does not change a product's score. Sponsored placements are labeled "Sponsored" and sit outside the numbered ranking. The site publishes its scoring formula and shows each product's component scores.

Ownership and legal notice

The site is operated by Interax Digital, Inc., with a mailing address at PO Box 161, Solana Beach, CA 92075. It includes a health disclaimer stating that the website is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice and treatment from your personal physician, and advises visitors to consult their own doctors or other qualified health professionals.

Location and contact

PO Box 161, Solana Beach, CA 92075