Obesity

Eleven questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Got the NHS facts right
14 of 15 answers
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
16 of 27 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
3 of 10 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
7 of 11 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
obese BMI and obesity runs in my family, is that something to see a doctor about
See a GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
I'm overweight with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Do I need to see my doctor about my weight?
See a GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
Can I refer myself to a weight loss service without seeing a GP?
Can self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says 可 self-refer to weight loss servicesEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says 可 self-refer to weight loss servicesEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says 可 self-refer to weight loss servicesEngland
Is it okay to drink alcohol on tirzepatide?
Avoid alcohol
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says best to avoid alcohol
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says best to avoid alcohol
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says best to avoid alcohol
Can I take semaglutide if I'm pregnant?
Not in pregnancy
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says not used in pregnancy
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says not used in pregnancy
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says not used in pregnancy
Does being obese shorten your life?
2 to 10 years
Google AI Overviews Unconfirmed The first check found different: Contradicts the NHS. The NHS says: Lowers life expectancy 2 to 10 years. The second check disagreed, so it isn’t counted.
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says lowers life expectancy 2 to 10 years
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says lowers life expectancy 2 to 10 years
How much weight should I aim to lose per week?
1 to 2lbs a week
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says lose 1 to 2lbs weekly
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says lose 1 to 2lbs weekly
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says lose 1 to 2lbs weekly
fastest way to lose weight
No single NHS line
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What are the common side effects of Wegovy?
No single NHS line
●No UK source on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews No UK source
●No UK source on AI Mode Google AI Mode No UK source
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what are the side effects of wegovy
No single NHS line
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Does being overweight cause fatty liver disease?
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS Differs from the NHSUnconfirmed

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 6 with sources
NHS websiteNHS6
GOV.UKUK government3 Novo Nordisk (Wegovy UK)UK pharmaceutical company2 European Medicines AgencyNL government1
One You SurreyUK government1
Medicines in PregnancyUK university1
UK charities for obesity Obesity UK