Use ChatGPT for medical advice? Try its new Health mode - here's how

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• OpenAI announced a Health mode for ChatGPT.
• You can connect health apps and upload your personal files.
• The advice isn't intended to replace actual medical care.

OpenAI wants to make sure that any medical information you get from ChatGPT is as accurate as possible.

Approximately 40 million people a day rely on ChatGPT for medical questions. In response, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a "dedicated experience" in ChatGPT that's centered around health and wellness. 

The feature will enable you to combine your medical records and wearable data with the AI's intelligence, "to ground conversations in your own health information," according to OpenAI. You can use it to help you prepare for your next appointment, plan questions to ask your doctor, receive customized diet plans or workout routines ...