According to a KFF poll released Wednesday, 29% of adults now turn to AI tools or chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude for health information and advice on a monthly basis, a share that has nearly doubled from roughly one in six in June 2024. Meanwhile, three in ten U.S. adults reported using social media for health information or advice at least once per month, including about one in six who reported using it "every day." The poll found that 36% of adults who use social media for health information follow up with a human doctor at least the majority of the time, while 35% check other online sources such as WebMD and 21% consult health agency websites like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among respondents using social media for medical information, 36% cited desiring to learn from people with the same health condition as a "major reason," and 35% cited seeking immediate information or support. The poll was conducted May 7 to 31 among 2,480 U.S. adults.