On January 7, 2026 (local time), OpenAI formally introduced its latest offering, ChatGPT Health. This new product is designed to be a 'medical companion', empowering users to obtain health and medical information with the aid of artificial intelligence. Presented as a distinct sandbox tab within the ChatGPT interface, this function segregates conversation histories and memory features from standard chats. The goal is to create a more secure and customized health consultation setting.

ChatGPT Health seamlessly integrates with a range of health and lifestyle services, such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, and others. Upon obtaining user consent, ChatGPT can tap into data like physical activity, sleep patterns, and exercise routines from Apple Health, thereby delivering more precise health feedback. Moreover, the feature facilitates the incorporation of electronic medical records, allowing for the analysis of lab test outcomes and other medical history details. This, in turn, assists users in comprehending health reports or getting ready for doctor's appointments.

OpenAI stresses that ChatGPT Health is not intended to offer medical diagnoses or treatment suggestions; rather, it functions solely as a supplementary resource. To safeguard user privacy, it implements multi-tiered encryption protocols. Presently, the feature is in beta testing, and a waitlist is available for ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro subscribers in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and regions outside the UK (excluding the United States). At present, certain advanced capabilities, like medical record integration and access to specific third-party apps, are restricted to U.S. users only. OpenAI intends to progressively extend full access to all web and iOS users in the upcoming weeks.