Healthline Media has announced the winners of its first-ever awards program, recognizing over two dozen health and wellness products vetted by medical reviewers.
Key facts
- •The 2026 Healthline Awards recognize more than two dozen health and wellness products.
- •Winners were announced on September 29 by Healthline Media and Fullspan Health.
- •The evaluation process involved Healthline’s Medical Standards and Insights team and hands-on editorial testing.
- •56% of surveyed Healthline readers prioritize health expert recommendations when buying products.
- •82% of consumers value websites that combine trusted information with actionable tools.
Healthline Media and Fullspan Health, a B2B platform under RVO Health, announced the winners of the inaugural 2026 Healthline Awards on September 29. The program recognizes more than two dozen health and wellness products evaluated by a team of product testers and medical reviewers. The awards aim to provide consumers with evidence-based product recommendations amid concerns regarding health misinformation.
By the numbers
Evaluation and Selection Process
Products were assessed by the Healthline Medical Standards and Insights team to ensure they met the organization's editorial and medical rigor. Testing criteria varied by category, including assessments for functionality, value, transparency, and performance, with specific additional criteria applied to products such as supplements and CBD. According to Robin Hough, SVP of Content and Editor-in-Chief at Healthline, the evaluation process includes reviewing ingredient safety, clinical research support for product claims, and company transparency. Following this, editors conduct hands-on reviews using objective scoring criteria.
Consumer Research and Market Context
The awards program was developed in response to consumer demand for trusted health information. Survey data cited by the companies indicates that 56% of Healthline readers prioritize recommendations from health experts when making purchases. Additionally, 82% of consumers report valuing websites that integrate trusted information with actionable tools. Christine Maguire, Chief Business Officer and EVP of Fullspan Health, noted that the awards are intended to leverage Healthline's authority in an environment where health content and commerce are increasingly linked through social platforms and AI.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Healthline.
