Instead of "physician, heal thyself," the 21st century reworking of that ancient saying could be "you, heal yourself." Bits and pieces of Google Health, Google's views on health ads notwithstanding, hint at a sum where people take an active role in their preventative care.

'Googling Google' blogger Garett Rogers dug into some healthcare blog observations to find a trail of clues that lead all the way to Google co-founder Sergey Brin and his new wife, Anne Wojcicki:

23andme is a startup founded by Sergey Brin’s wife and funded by Sergey himself. The stage is set to give users access and real control of their own personal health. Just imagine one day being able to diagnose yourself with heart disease and take preventative measures years before a potential heart attack — scientifically determined through the human genome. Google would have to be very careful allowing users to diagnose themselves, but if its done right it could have a huge impact on society and quality of life.

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