Perplexity Can Now Access Your Apple Health Data to Answer Medical Questions
Source: MacRumors
Overview
Perplexity Health aggregates data from various portals, apps, and devices, presenting metrics and trends over time on a personalized dashboard. When asked a health‑related question, the system can answer using medical records, lab results, and wearable data. Through Perplexity Computer—the AI agent tool—agents can create personalized fitness and nutrition plans. The feature is rolling out first to Pro and Max users in the United States.
Data Sources & Supported Devices
- Apple Health – integrates data collected by the Apple Watch and stored in the Apple Health app.
- Fitbit, Ultrahuman, Withings – direct connections to these platforms.
- Electronic health records – access to data from more than 1.7 million care providers.
- Upcoming integrations – Oura and Function.
Content Quality & Advisory Board
Perplexity Health draws from premium medical literature, including clinical guidelines and peer‑reviewed journals. The company has established a Perplexity Health Advisory Board composed of physicians, researchers, and health‑tech experts who “pressure‑test” product decisions, content quality, and clinical safeguards against evidence‑based medicine standards.
Privacy & Security
- All health data is encrypted.
- Strict access controls let users manage or delete their information at any time.
- Health information is not used to train AI models and is never sold to third parties.
Industry Context
Perplexity is the second AI company to integrate with Apple Health. Earlier in 2026, OpenAI launched a ChatGPT Health feature with Apple Health support.