While it has been found that at least one of every 20 search requests via Google is related to health, the fact is that Google searches do not provide the best answers regarding health, and the search engine giant is now determined to fix this problem.

Latin Post quotes an official Google blog saying that henceforth the search engine giant will display instant answers via its Knowledge Graph whenever any user undertakes a search related to health issues.

For instance, when one types "ear infection" into the search bar, Google will show its Knowledge Graph displaying symptoms, treatments, acuteness of the condition and so on. The user will be receiving all this information even without having to click on any links.

The Google Knowledge Graph will come up with highly detailed illustrations in case of some conditions. Google is expecting that providing such quick facts and answers will help the user to get the information they require. If a user wants to get more information, he or she can continue searching or consult their physician. However, they will receive the basics and answers to nearly all their queries from the Knowledge Graph.

As of now, Google has linked 400 of the most common medical search terms to Knowledge Graph and soon there will be many more.

Speaking with USA Today, Google vice-president (Search) Amit Singhal said, "An average of 11 doctors have vetted each fact, and all (of the 400 conditions) were then reviewed by the Mayo Clinic," adding, "And this is just a start."

According to Singhal, the results do not intend to be a substitute for proper medical care from a doctor, but instead to help "provide a framework for a more informed conversation with your doctor."

In fact, photographs will be a vital feature that will be added to these new searches, as many people use their smartphones when they are sick. According to Singhal, "A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when you're on mobile."