Google Is Adding Fact-Checked Medical Info to Search Results — entrepreneur.com

Let's be honest: the Internet has made slight hypochondriacs of us all. According to Google, one in 20 Google searches are conducted in the quest for health information, which is why the search giant is doubling down on the medical information it presents. Starting this week, whenever you key in an illness-related search on Google, you'll get a snapshot of medical facts right upfront. For example, if you type in "migraines" or "food allergies" into the search box, now a white box will come up in the top right hand corner of the screen with a description of the ailment, with links to causes, symptoms, tests, treatments, prognosis, prevention and the National Library of Medicine. The info is accompanied by a line cautioning users to "consult a doctor if you have a medical concern."

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