OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Says 230 Million Users Ask About Health Each Week
ChatGPT Health debuts to safely handle 230M weekly health queries—private, personalized, and separate from regular chats.
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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Says 230 Million Users Ask About Health Each Week
ChatGPT Health Launches to Tackle 230M Weekly Medical Queries OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Health , a new dedicated space within its AI platform designed specifically for users asking health-related questions—of which there are a staggering 230 million every week . Announced on January 7, 2026, the feature aims to give users a secure, context-aware environment for discussing symptoms, treatments, fitness goals, and wellness plans without those conversations bleeding into their everyday chats with ChatGPT. With rising demand for accessible, on-demand health guidance, OpenAI is betting that a purpose-built health experience can complement—not replace—traditional care. Credit: OpenAI Why Health Deserves Its Own AI Lane While people have long turned to ChatGPT for advice on everything from rashes to runny noses, those queries mixed freely with chats about recipes, homework, or travel plans. That’s changing with ChatGPT Health. OpenAI says the new mode isolates medical conversations to…