Editing Google Medic (section)

==Overview==
The '''Google Medic Update''' is a major algorithm update rolled out by Google in August 2018. Aimed at enhancing the quality of search results, this update prioritizes websites that display a high level of expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E-A-T). It has had a significant impact on medical, health, fitness, and wellness websites, hence the moniker "Medic". The Medic Update primarily impacted YMYL (Your Money Your Life) websites, which encompass sectors like healthcare and finance where incorrect information can potentially affect a user's health or financial wellbeing. By implementing the Medic Update, Google aimed to safeguard users from potentially harmful, misleading, or low-quality content. This was done by promoting content that demonstrated a high degree of E-A-T.
===Impact===
The Google Medic Update caused a substantial shakeup in search result rankings. Websites with high-quality, well-researched, and authoritative content saw improvements in their search rankings, while those with questionable or low-quality content experienced a drop.