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25% of U.S. Adults Use AI for Health Info

4/16/2026

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Story summary
  • A West Health-Gallup survey finds about 25% of U.S. adults used AI tools for health information in the past month, seeking answers and supplementing doctor's advice.
  • Trust in AI health advice is divided: about one-third trust it, one-third are neutral, and the rest distrust it.
  • Privacy and accuracy concerns persist.
  • Experts say AI should be a research tool, not a substitute for medical care, and advocate better healthcare access.