What We Googled When It Came to Illness in 2023

COVID-19

Remaining the number one most searched disease for the third year in a row as new variants like Omicron emerged and people sought information about symptoms, tests, treatments, vaccines, and long-term effects.

Monkeypox

Experiencing a surge in searches due to the global outbreak that began in 2022 and continued into 2023. People searched for symptoms, how it spreads, travel warnings, and vaccine availability.

Breast cancer

As one of the most common cancers in women, breast cancer remained highly searched for screening guidelines, stage information, treatment options, and new research around causes and risk factors.

Lung cancer

Searches focused on symptoms, diagnosis, types of lung cancer, and emerging immunotherapy treatments for this leading cause of cancer death.

Diabetes

Queries looked for prevention through diet and lifestyle, managing medications, blood sugar testing, risks of complications, and advances in diabetic tech like glucose monitors.

Alzheimer's

People looked for info on symptoms, causes, stages, caregiver support, and updates on clinical trials to slow progression.

Skin cancer

Queries on risk factors, pictures of melanoma, treatments like immunotherapy, and importance of sun protection/early detection.