MedCity News January 7, 2026
Katie Adams

OpenAI announced a new dedicated platform for health conversations. The company said the new offering is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment — but rather to provide support for personal health navigation.

OpenAI on Wednesday unveiled ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health experience within ChatGPT that combines a user’s personal health information with the company’s AI — with the promise of helping people better manage their health and wellness.

Below are five things to know about the announcement.

There’s a clear demand for this solution

OpenAI reports that more than 230 million people globally ask ChatGPT about health and wellness each week. The company’s new service seeks to build on that demand by offering a more structured, secure way for...

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