2026-10-23 from heartandstroke.ca
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of everyday life, many people are using it to get answers to health questions. In addition to large platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, AI-powered health apps can calculate a heart disease risk score, provide pregnancy-specific information, monitor cognitive changes over time and more. AI-generated summaries and answers are also increasingly appearing at the top of search results, making them a common source of health information.
A Canadian Medical Association survey found around half of Canadians use AI tools to help diagnose a condition or suggest treatments. But while it can provide initial insights and help you prepare for medical appointments, it must be used with caution.
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