Apple Reportedly Developing AI Health Coach in Revamped Health App

Apple is developing a major update to its Health app that includes an AI-powered virtual doctor and personal health coach designed to offer personalized wellness guidance and replicate some functions of a real doctor, according to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

Codenamed Project Mulberry, the overhaul would expand the Health app into a more intelligent, holistic service—tentatively called Health+—expected to launch alongside iOS 19.4, possibly in spring or summer 2026.

A More Intelligent Health Companion

According to Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple’s AI agent would draw from users’ existing health data and connected medical devices to offer:

• Personalized lifestyle and fitness advice

• Food tracking features

• Workout form correction using the iPhone’s camera

In addition, Apple is reportedly investing in original, physician-led video content to accompany its AI health coach. According to Gurman, the company is training the AI agent on data from in-house physicians, and plans to bring in external medical experts across specialties including sleep, nutrition, physical therapy, mental health, and cardiology.

These doctors will film videos designed to explain medical conditions and recommended lifestyle changes, giving users contextual, credible health guidance. Apple is even seeking a “major doctor personality” to serve as the public face and host of the Health+ experience—potentially lending it star power alongside medical authority.

One example Gurman provides: if the Health app detects poor heart rate trends, the app might trigger a video explaining the risks of heart disease, helping users understand their data and what actions to take. The goal, Gurman says, is to enable Apple’s AI agents to "replicate a real doctor — to the extent that such a thing is possible."

The upgraded Health+ app is also expected to introduce enhanced food tracking features, an area Apple has largely avoided in previous health offerings. This would position Apple in more direct competition with apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom, signaling a shift toward more comprehensive lifestyle management.

The app may also function as a virtual personal trainer, using the device’s camera to analyze users' workouts in real time and provide form correction tips—a feature that blends computer vision with personalized fitness coaching.

As for users with diabetes, particularly type 1, Gurman notes that non-invasive blood glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch is still years away. While Apple has reportedly invested heavily in developing the feature, the technical complexity and demand for clinical accuracy have slowed progress. For now, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like those from Dexcom remain the more reliable option, especially for users managing insulin levels.

Building on Long-Term AI Plans

Gurman first hinted at this type of AI health initiative back in 2023, but the new report indicates the project is advancing quickly. If it launches as expected in iOS 19.4, Health+ would be among the most high-profile examples of Apple’s long-rumored push into generative AI, particularly in health and wellness.

The feature set reflects Apple’s broader goal of using AI to enhance user experience without compromising privacy, likely keeping processing on-device where possible, in line with its approach to features like Personal Voice and HealthKit.

Looking Ahead

Apple’s push into AI-powered health coaching signals a major evolution of the Health app—from a passive tracker to an active wellness assistant. By combining AI agents with expert-led content, Apple is positioning Health+ as a trusted guide for day-to-day health decisions.

For users, this could mean more personalized, data-driven health insights—but also raises new questions about how health data is used, stored, and protected within Apple’s AI ecosystem.

If successful, Health+ could redefine how users engage with wellness tools—blending medical authority, machine learning, and Apple’s user-friendly design.

With a launch potentially just a year away, all eyes will be on WWDC 2025 for hints of what Apple’s next chapter in digital health might look like.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.