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Googleholic for May 20, 2008

Googleholic for May 20, 2008
Welcome to Googleholic, your bi-weekly fix of everything Google! In this edition:
  • Google gets a new office in Taipei
  • Third party advertising tags on Google
  • Google China mourns to commemorate earthquake victims
  • FeedFlare now available for Blogger comments

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Filed under: Google, Microsoft, Search

Google and Microsoft both launching consumer health sites

Google Health
Earlier this year Microsoft picked up Medstory, prompting speculation that the software maker would be coming out with some sort of health-related search engine. Now the New York Times is reporting that both Microsoft and Google have slightly more ambitious plans in the health space.

Microsoft plans to launch a health service later this year that will involve some a way for patients to store health information online, on their computers, and cellphones. There will also be an online search component, although the company won't say much about the details.

Google is expected to launch Google Health next year. A small number of health professionals have seen a demo of the product, and Google Blogoscoped has a number of screenshots. By the look of it, Google Health will let you store your family's medical records online. You can also schedule reminders to make appointments with your doctor or refill your prescriptions.

And of course, there's a search function. You can search Google's doctor directory to find a medical professional near you. And you can search for health related information like suggested treatments or drug interactions.

Filed under: Video, Web services, Google

Google Health maybe next week

GoogleTuesday on USA Today, Google search VP Marissa Mayer was on USA Today and gave some clues about what we'll be seeing next Wednesday at Google's annual Press Day. When asked about moving into other verticals like health, Mayer said, "Health is an interesting one—keep your eye out for that next week." That's all she said on the topic, but rumors about a Google Health site have been bouncing around for months. Mayer also talked a bit about about how Google will be integrating video into search results as well as Google News, saying, "The presentation of search results is going to change a lot in the next couple of years. Video will play a big role. If you search for how to cut up a chicken or how to change a flat tire, video is the right answer."

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