10 top questions you had for Dr. Google in 2018

Dec. 27, 2018

CNN reports that people were curious about the keto diet, ALS and endometriosis in 2018.

Those are just a few of the health-related topics that had Internet surfers in the United States turning to Dr. Google with questions this year, according to a top 10 list from the search engine giant.

The data, based on search terms, was collected from January to mid-December.

Last year, some of the top health-related questions searched on Google included what causes hiccups, how to stop snoring, how long flu lasts and what is lupus. Some of the top health-related questions on Google in 2016 were related to Zika, traumatic brain injuries and cupping.

Here’s a look at the top trending health-related questions for this year:

The top 10 questions on health

  1. What is the keto diet?
  2. What is ALS disease?
  3. What is endometriosis?
  4. How long does weed stay in your urine?
  5. How long does the flu last?
  6. How long is the flu contagious?
  7. When does implantation bleeding occur?
  8. Why am I always tired?
  9. What does heartburn feel like?
  10. What causes high blood pressure?

CNN has the full story

Sponsored Recommendations

The Healthcare Provider's Guide to Accelerating Clinician Onboarding

Improve clinician satisfaction and productivity to enhance patient care

ASK THE EXPERT: ServiceNow’s Erin Smithouser on what C-suite healthcare executives need to know about artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence, also known as GenAI, learns from vast amounts of existing data and large language models to help healthcare organizations improve hospital ...

TEST: Ask the Expert: Is Your Patients' Understanding Putting You at Risk?

Effective health literacy in healthcare is essential for ensuring informed consent, reducing medical malpractice risks, and enhancing patient-provider communication. Unfortunately...

From Strategy to Action: The Power of Enterprise Value-Based Care

Ever wonder why your meticulously planned value-based care model hasn't moved beyond the concept stage? You're not alone! Transition from theory to practice with enterprise value...