'Alexa: What's Wrong With Me..?' Amazon's Virtual Assistant To Replace Your Doctor

Just when you thought Amazon's virtual assistant knew enough already, WebMD – the hypochondriac's favorite website - has teamed up with the retail giant to give Alexa medical diagnosis capabilities. The integration will allow Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Fire TV users to ask Alexa basic health queries, such as "Alexa, ask WebMD what are the symptoms of a heart attack", or "Alexa, ask WebMD how to treat a sore throat." Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant now answers your basic health-related questions In addition to providing answers via voice, the new WebMD integration gives users the chance to request additional information sent in text form to their Alexa app. If they opt to do so, a card containing the original answer to their question and a URL where they can find more information on WebMD.com will appear in the app. "Every month, nearly one-third of the total online US population turns to WebMD's websites and apps in search of answers to their health-related questions, but now they have another option - and it's as simple as asking Alexa," said WebMD Vice President Ben Greenberg.