6 Google Health AI updates from The Check Up event 2025
At our annual The Check Up event, Google shared insights on how AI technology is being leveraged to advance science and create products that aim to enhance health outcomes worldwide.
Enhancing Search with AI Overviews
With the introduction of AI Overviews, users are now able to access credible and relevant health information through Search more efficiently. This feature has been positively received, with users asking more elaborate questions and finding increased satisfaction in their search results. Through advancements in Gemini models, Google continues to enhance AI Overviews, ensuring they remain comprehensive and clinically accurate.
Expanding Knowledge Panels and Reliable Sources
Google has expanded its knowledge panels on various health topics, such as the flu and common cold, to provide users with reliable information from trustworthy sources. Leveraging AI and robust quality systems, these overviews now cover a broader range of health topics and are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.
Introducing "What People Suggest"
To facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, Google has introduced a new feature called "What People Suggest" on Search. Through AI, this feature organizes insights from online discussions into themes, allowing users to gain valuable perspectives from others with similar experiences. This feature is currently available on mobile devices in the U.S.
Streamlining Health Data Management
Google has launched Medical Records APIs globally within Health Connect, enabling apps to access and manage medical record information seamlessly. With over 50 supported data types, including activity, sleep, nutrition, vitals, and medical records in FHIR format, Health Connect offers users greater control over their health data privacy and accessibility.
Enhancing Health Monitoring with Pixel Watch 3
Google's Loss of Pulse Detection feature on Pixel Watch 3 has received FDA clearance, allowing it to detect critical health incidents and automatically alert emergency services when necessary. This feature, available in multiple countries, underscores Google's commitment to leveraging technology for life-saving interventions.
Accelerating Biomedical Research with AI Co-Scientist
Google has introduced an AI co-scientist tool built on Gemini 2.0 to assist researchers in analyzing scientific literature and generating novel hypotheses. This collaborative tool aims to expedite research processes and foster innovation in biomedical research, with early partnerships already showing promising results.
Driving Efficiencies in Drug Discovery with TxGemma
Google's TxGemma initiative, powered by Gemma-based open models, aims to enhance the efficiency of AI-driven drug discovery. By enabling researchers to predict key properties of potential therapies, TxGemma offers a valuable resource for accelerating the development of new treatments in healthcare.
Transforming Cancer Treatment with AI Tool Capricorn
The Princess Máxima Center in the Netherlands is leveraging Google's Gemini models to develop Capricorn, an AI tool that expedites the identification of personalized cancer treatments. By analyzing extensive medical data, Capricorn provides physicians with comprehensive treatment summaries, enabling them to make informed decisions for optimal patient care.
These updates underscore Google's ongoing commitment to leveraging AI technology to revolutionize healthcare outcomes globally, with a continued focus on innovation and collaboration in the field of health sciences.
