Google launches new healthcare-related features for Search, Android | TechCrunch
Mar 18, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Google has announced new healthcare-focused products and features, including enhanced health query overviews in Google Search, medical records APIs, and new AI models. The Search updates expand "knowledge panel" answers on health topics and introduce support for Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese queries on mobile. A new feature, "What People Suggest," will highlight user-generated content related to health conditions, aiming to keep users within Google Search rather than seeking advice on platforms like Reddit. Additionally, Google launched medical records APIs for its Health Connect platform, enabling apps to access medical data in the FHIR format, and announced the FDA-cleared Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3, set to launch in the U.S. by March.
Google also introduced open AI models for drug discovery, named TxGemma, following its Gemini AI models for healthcare. These developments aim to integrate everyday health data with medical records and enhance drug discovery processes. The announcements reflect Google's ongoing efforts to leverage AI in healthcare, providing users with reliable medical information and personal health insights.
Key takeaways:
Google announced new healthcare-focused features in Search, including expanded knowledge panels and a "What People Suggest" feature for health queries.
New medical records APIs for Google's Health Connect platform will allow users to access and manage their medical data across different apps and devices.
The Pixel Watch 3 will feature an FDA-cleared Loss of Pulse Detection, set to launch in the U.S. by the end of March.
Google introduced new open AI models for drug discovery called TxGemma, following the launch of Gemini AI models for healthcare use cases.
