Top Searched Conditions and Symptoms (U.S. & Global)

1. Global Most-Googled Diseases

Based on a global snapshot across 28 countries (Oct 2024), the top searches were:

1. Pneumonia
   
   

2. COVID-19
   
   

3. Meningitis
   
   

4. Chickenpox
   
   

5. Influenza
   
   

6. Lyme disease
   
   

7. Tuberculosis
   
   

8. Measles
   
   

9. HIV
   
   

10. AIDS
    Additional high-volume searches included Hepatitis, Yeast infection, Malaria, Rabies, Tetanus, STDs in general, Polio, Whooping cough, Ebola, and Dengue fever Compare the Market+1.
    
    

2. U.S. Most-Googled Medical Conditions (Mar 2022–Mar 2023)

Specifically in the U.S., the top three were:

• Influenza
  
  

• Diarrhea
  
  

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Becker's Hospital Review+1.
  
  

3. Most-Googled Diseases in the U.S. (Top 20 List)

From an older but still relevant analysis:

1. Diabetes
   
   

2. Depression
   
   

3. Anxiety
   
   

4. Hemorrhoid
   
   

5. Yeast infection
   
   

6. Lupus
   
   

7. Shingles
   
   

8. Psoriasis
   
   

9. Schizophrenia
   
   

10. Lyme disease
    
    

11. HPV
    
    

12. Herpes
    
    

13. Pneumonia
    
    

14. Fibromyalgia
    
    

15. Scabies
    
    

16. Chlamydia
    
    

17. Endometriosis
    
    

18. Strep throat
    
    

19. Diverticulitis
    
    

20. Bronchitis Utah Valley Dermatology.
    
    

4. Commonly Googled Symptoms

Symptoms that frequently prompt searches include:

• Lightheadedness
  
  

• Hair loss
  
  

• Memory loss
  Across states, symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and congestion also topped searches Becker's Hospital Review+10Pacific Lutheran University+10Registered Nursing+10.
  
  

Synthesized Top 25 Most-Searched Diagnoses/Conditions

Based on the aggregated data, here’s a combined list of the top 25 most commonly searched medical conditions and symptoms (not in strict rank order, but reflecting both global and U.S. trends):

1. Pneumonia
   
   

2. COVID-19
   
   

3. Meningitis
   
   

4. Chickenpox
   
   

5. Influenza
   
   

6. Lyme disease
   
   

7. Tuberculosis
   
   

8. Measles
   
   

9. HIV
   
   

10. AIDS
    
    

11. Diabetes
    
    

12. Depression
    
    

13. Anxiety
    
    

14. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
    
    

15. Diarrhea
    
    

16. Hemorrhoid
    
    

17. Yeast infection
    
    

18. Lupus
    
    

19. Shingles
    
    

20. Psoriasis
    
    

21. Schizophrenia
    
    

22. HPV
    
    

23. Herpes
    
    

24. Fibromyalgia
    
    

25. Endometriosis
    
    

Bonus commonly searched symptoms: lightheadedness, hair loss, memory loss, fatigue, bloating, congestion

The average person can read approximately 400-500 words in 2 minutes.

This is based on the typical adult reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for standard text. Reading speed can vary significantly depending on several factors:

• Text complexity - Technical or dense material takes longer

• Reading purpose - Skimming vs. careful comprehension

• Individual factors - Education level, familiarity with the subject, and reading experience

• Format - Screen vs. paper, font size, layout

For casual reading like novels or articles, many people read closer to 250 words per minute, while for more challenging academic or technical content, the pace might drop to 150-200 words per minute.

2-Minute Power Moves

Mind & body

1. Drink a full glass of water.
   
   

2. Do 10 deep belly breaths (4-4-6 pattern).
   
   

3. Hold a plank for 60–120 seconds.
   
   

4. Neck/shoulder stretch sequence.
   
   

5. Walk a quick lap (hallway/office).
   
   

6. Box-breath to reset (4-4-4-4).
   
   

7. One minute of squats, one minute of calf raises.
   
   

8. Quick posture check + desk ergonomics tweak.
   
   

Focus & productivity

9. Capture 3 top priorities for today.
   
   

10. Schedule a 25-min focus block on your calendar.
    
    

11. Clear 5 low-effort emails.
    
    

12. Rename and file 3 messy downloads.
    
    

13. Close nonessential tabs and mute badges.
    
    

14. Set a 2-minute timer and tidy your desk.
    
    

15. Turn on Do Not Disturb + status note.
    
    

16. Create a single-task sticky note and place it center screen.
    
    

Communication & relationships

17. Send a 1-line thank-you text.
    
    

18. Voice-memo a quick update to a teammate.
    
    

19. Accept a LinkedIn request with a warm intro.
    
    

20. Congratulate someone on a milestone.
    
    

21. Book a 15-min check-in for next week.
    
    

22. Reply “received, next steps by X” to an open thread.
    
    

23. Leave a supportive comment on a colleague’s post.
    
    

24. Ask for one thing you need—clearly, in one sentence.
    
    

Learning & ideas

25. Read one abstract or summary you saved.
    
    

26. Skim a page of notes and highlight one takeaway.
    
    

27. Add a paper/article to a “Read Next” list.
    
    

28. Brainstorm 10 ideas (bad ones welcome).
    
    

29. Write a 3-bullet outline for a post or talk.
    
    

30. Look up a key term you’ve delayed.
    
    

31. Flash-review 5 spaced-repetition cards.
    
    

32. Capture one experiment you’ll try this week.
    
    

Health & habits

33. Prep a quick fruit/protein snack.
    
    

34. Take vitamins/meds (logged).
    
    

35. Step outside for sunlight and two slow breaths.
    
    

36. Sanitize phone/keyboard.
    
    

37. Do 2 minutes of mindful eating or sipping tea.
    
    

38. Book your next workout on the calendar.
    
    

39. Check your step count and set a micro-goal.
    
    

40. Do 20 controlled nasal breaths to downshift.
    
    

Environment & admin

41. Recycle/shred 3 papers.
    
    

42. Empty trash and reset your workspace.
    
    

43. Update one recurring bill or subscription.
    
    

44. Pay a small invoice.
    
    

45. Snap a photo of a receipt into your expense app.
    
    

46. Create a new folder for an active project.
    
    

47. Set a simple automation reminder for tomorrow.
    
    

48. Jot a one-sentence journal entry.
    
    

49. Write a tiny “done list” of wins today.
    
    

50. Queue one social post with a helpful tip.

2-Minute Life Boosters

Energy & Movement

1. Do 30 jumping jacks followed by 30-second rest pose.

2. Wall push-ups: 3 sets of 8 with perfect form.

3. Stair climb (up and down twice if available).

4. Hip circles and ankle rolls (10 each direction).

5. Cold water face splash + wrist pulse points.

6. Standing spinal twist sequence (hold 15 seconds each side).

7. Power walk while listening to one favorite song.

8. Desk mountain climbers: 4 sets of 15 seconds.

Mental Clarity & Mood

1. Write down 3 things going well right now.

2. Do the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise (5 things you see, 4 you hear, etc.).

3. Send yourself a voice memo with tomorrow's main goal.

4. Look out a window and name 5 different colors you see.

5. Practice saying "no" out loud with confidence.

6. Recall and write down one recent compliment you received.

7. Do gentle temple massage while humming.

8. Create a 6-word story about your current mood.

Quick Wins & Organization

1. Set 3 items by the door for tomorrow morning.

2. Delete 10 photos from your camera roll.

3. Wipe down one frequently-touched surface.

4. Sort laundry into darks/lights (no washing required).

5. Put 5 random items back in their proper homes.

6. Check and refill your water bottle.

7. Review tomorrow's weather and prep accordingly.

8. Make your bed if you haven't already.

Social Connection & Kindness

1. Text a family member asking about their day.

2. Write a genuine 1-sentence compliment to give later.

3. Hold a door or elevator for the next person.

4. Like and comment meaningfully on 2 social media posts.

5. Practice remembering someone's name you recently met.

6. Send a quick "thinking of you" message to a friend.

7. Give genuine eye contact and smile to 3 people.

8. Write down one thing you appreciate about your partner/roommate.

Skill Building & Creativity

1. Practice pronouncing 5 words in a new language.

2. Sketch something within arm's reach (badly is fine).

3. Memorize 4 lines of a poem or song lyric.

4. Research one random fact about your hometown.

5. Practice your signature 5 times with focus.

6. Learn 3 new keyboard shortcuts for an app you use daily.

7. Come up with alternative uses for a common household item.

8. Write a haiku about your current surroundings.

Self-Care Micro-Moments

1. Apply lip balm and hand cream mindfully.

2. Gentle scalp massage with fingertips.

3. Breathe in a favorite scent (candle, essential oil, coffee).

4. Do conscious jaw relaxation (unclench and massage).

5. Put on an outfit that makes you feel confident.

6. Listen to 2 minutes of nature sounds with eyes closed.

7. Apply or reapply deodorant and feel fresh.

8. Do a quick body scan from head to toe, releasing tension.

2-Minute Power Moves

Mind & Body

• Sip a full glass of water slowly.

• Practice 8 deep breaths (4-second inhale, 6-second exhale).

• Hold a 60-second wall sit.

• Do a quick wrist and ankle stretch sequence.

• Take a brisk walk around the room.

• Try 4-4-4-4 box breathing to calm nerves.

• Alternate 1 minute of lunges and 1 minute of high knees.

• Adjust posture and roll shoulders back 10 times.

Focus & Productivity

• Jot down 3 tasks to tackle today.

• Block 20 minutes for uninterrupted work.

• Archive or delete 5 old emails.

• Organize 3 desktop files into folders.

• Close all unnecessary browser windows.

• Clear desk clutter with a 2-minute timer.

• Enable focus mode on your phone.

• Write a one-sentence goal for the day on a sticky note.

Communication & Relationships

• Text a quick “thinking of you” to a friend.

• Send a brief audio message to a colleague.

• Endorse a skill on someone’s LinkedIn profile.

• Share a quick congrats on a team win.

• Schedule a coffee chat for next week.

• Reply “got it, will follow up by X” to a message.

• Like and comment on a friend’s social post.

• Ask a teammate one clear question about a project.

Learning & Ideas

• Skim one article headline and summary.

• Highlight a key point from a recent meeting.

• Save a blog post to your reading list.

• List 8 quick ideas for a creative project.

• Draft a 3-point plan for a future task.

• Define one new term or acronym.

• Review 4 flashcards for a skill you’re learning.

• Note one small test to run this week.

Health & Habits

• Eat a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit.

• Log your daily supplements or meds.

• Step outside for 2 minutes of fresh air.

• Wipe down your mouse and desk surface.

• Savor a mindful sip of coffee or water.

• Add a 15-minute workout to tomorrow’s calendar.

• Set a 500-step goal for the next hour.

• Do 15 slow, nasal-only breaths to relax.

Environment & Admin

• Toss 3 outdated papers into recycling.

• Clear one small pile from your workspace.

• Review one auto-payment setup.

• Settle a quick online bill.

• Scan a receipt into your expense tracker.

• Name a new project folder on your computer.

• Set a calendar reminder for a small task.

• Write a one-line gratitude journal entry.

100-Day Topic List (≤9 words each)

1. Stroke: Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic
   
   

2. Migraine vs Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
   
   

3. Seizures: Epileptic vs Psychogenic
   
   

4. Meningitis & Encephalitis
   
   

5. Brain Tumor | Abscess
   
   

6. Heart Attack: STEMI vs NSTEMI
   
   

7. AFib vs SVT
   
   

8. HFrEF & HFpEF
   
   

9. Pericarditis vs Tamponade
   
   

10. Aortic Dissection | Aneurysm
    
    

11. Asthma vs COPD
    
    

12. Pneumonia & Pulmonary Embolism
    
    

13. Spontaneous vs Tension Pneumothorax
    
    

14. ARDS vs CHF Pulmonary Edema
    
    

15. Lung Cancer & Paraneoplastic Syndromes
    
    

16. Appendicitis vs Ovarian Torsion
    
    

17. Cholecystitis & Pancreatitis
    
    

18. SBO vs Ileus
    
    

19. Upper vs Lower GI Bleed
    
    

20. Diverticulitis vs Colon Cancer
    
    

21. Obesity: Fitness & Nutrition
    
    

22. Mediterranean vs DASH Diet
    
    

23. Keto vs Intermittent Fasting
    
    

24. Plant-Based & High-Protein Diets
    
    

25. Overtraining vs Recovery
    
    

26. Frailty & Sarcopenia
    
    

27. Sleep & Cognition
    
    

28. Exercise vs Supplements for Longevity
    
    

29. Cancer Screening & Vaccines
    
    

30. Cognitive Aging vs Social Health
    
    

31. COVID Symptoms @ Conference
    
    

32. Sciatica: Cancer vs Disc Herniation
    
    

33. Anti-Aging Research | Lifestyle
    
    

34. Anxiety: Public Speaking vs Test-Taking
    
    

35. Nervous on Date vs Job Interview
    
    

36. Jellyfish Sting @ Beach
    
    

37. Heatstroke vs Heat Exhaustion
    
    

38. Hypothermia & Frostbite
    
    

39. Dehydration vs Hyponatremia
    
    

40. Sunscreen vs No Sunscreen
    
    

41. Gym: Cardio vs Strength Training
    
    

42. Yoga & Pilates
    
    

43. CrossFit vs Bodybuilding
    
    

44. Running vs Walking
    
    

45. Marathon Training @ 40+
    
    

46. HIIT vs Steady State Cardio
    
    

47. Protein Shakes | Whole Foods
    
    

48. Supplements vs Real Nutrition
    
    

49. Caffeine & Sleep
    
    

50. Energy Drinks vs Hydration
    
    

51. Mindfulness vs Meditation
    
    

52. Breathwork & Stress Relief
    
    

53. Sleep Hygiene | CBT-I
    
    

54. Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea
    
    

55. Jet Lag & Shift Work
    
    

56. Social Anxiety vs Shyness
    
    

57. Panic Attack @ Work
    
    

58. Depression vs Burnout
    
    

59. PTSD vs Complex Trauma
    
    

60. Resilience & Coping Skills
    
    

61. Gratitude vs Journaling
    
    

62. Therapy vs Coaching
    
    

63. Alcohol vs Cannabis
    
    

64. THC vs CBD
    
    

65. Edibles vs Smoking
    
    

66. Medical Cannabis & Pain
    
    

67. Alcohol: Wine vs Beer
    
    

68. Tobacco vs Vaping
    
    

69. Sugar vs Artificial Sweeteners
    
    

70. Water vs Sports Drinks
    
    

71. Vegetarian vs Vegan Diets
    
    

72. Probiotics & Gut Health
    
    

73. Fasting vs Snacking
    
    

74. Meal Prepping @ Home
    
    

75. Organic vs Conventional Produce
    
    

76. GMO vs Non-GMO
    
    

77. Supplements vs Whole Foods
    
    

78. Vitamin D & Sunlight
    
    

79. Omega-3 vs Omega-6
    
    

80. Protein: Plant vs Animal
    
    

81. Collagen vs Whey Protein
    
    

82. Creatine & Athletic Performance
    
    

83. NAD+ vs Resveratrol
    
    

84. Metformin @ Longevity
    
    

85. Hormone Therapy vs Natural Aging
    
    

86. Biohacking & Blue Zones
    
    

87. Cold Plunge vs Sauna
    
    

88. Hot Yoga vs Infrared Sauna
    
    

89. Meditation & Brain Plasticity
    
    

90. Music vs Silence
    
    

91. Reading vs Audiobooks
    
    

92. AI vs Human Medicine
    
    

93. Wearables & Preventive Care
    
    

94. Genetic Testing vs Routine Labs
    
    

95. Biomarkers & Personalized Health
    
    

96. Microbiome vs Metabolome
    
    

97. Inflammation & Aging
    
    

98. Cancer Immunotherapy vs Chemotherapy
    
    

99. Surgery vs Radiation
    
    

100. Hope & Healing

🍂 Awareness-Aligned Topics (Sept–Dec)

September – Healthy Aging, Pain, Alzheimer’s, Suicide Prevention

• Frailty & Sarcopenia → Healthy Aging Month
  
  

• Exercise vs Supplements for Longevity → Healthy Aging Month
  
  

• Anti-Aging Research | Lifestyle → Healthy Aging Month
  
  

• Sleep & Cognition → Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (also Nov)
  
  

• Cognitive Aging vs Social Health → Healthy Aging + Alzheimer’s
  
  

• Medical Cannabis & Pain → Pain Awareness Month
  
  

• Depression vs Burnout → Suicide Prevention Month
  
  

• Resilience & Coping Skills → Suicide Prevention Month
  
  

October – Breast Cancer, Health Literacy, Mental Health

• Diverticulitis vs Colon Cancer → Cancer Awareness (breast/colorectal tie-in)
  
  

• Cancer Screening & Vaccines → Breast Cancer Awareness
  
  

• Migraine vs Subarachnoid Hemorrhage → Health Literacy Month (recognizing dangerous headache red flags)
  
  

• Anxiety: Public Speaking vs Test-Taking → Mental Health Awareness
  
  

• Nervous on Date vs Job Interview → Mental Health Awareness
  
  

• Panic Attack @ Work → Mental Health Awareness
  
  

• Social Anxiety vs Shyness → Mental Health Awareness
  
  

• Therapy vs Coaching → Health Literacy Month
  
  

November – Diabetes, Lung Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, COPD, Caregivers

• Lung Cancer & Paraneoplastic Syndromes → Lung Cancer Awareness
  
  

• Seizures: Epileptic vs Psychogenic → Epilepsy Awareness Month
  
  

• Asthma vs COPD → COPD Awareness Month
  
  

• Pneumonia & Pulmonary Embolism → Caregivers Month (recognizing caregiver burden in acute illness)
  
  

• Sleep Hygiene | CBT-I → Alzheimer’s Awareness
  
  

• Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea → Alzheimer’s Awareness
  
  

• COVID Symptoms @ Conference → Caregivers + Health Literacy tie-in
  
  

• Obesity: Fitness & Nutrition → Diabetes Awareness Month
  
  

December – HIV/AIDS, Disabilities, Safe Toys, Handwashing, Flu Vaccine

• HFrEF & HFpEF → Disabilities Day (cardiac disease + disability prevention)
  
  

• Surgery vs Radiation → Disabilities & Cancer Care Awareness
  
  

• Alcohol vs Cannabis → Handwashing/Flu Vaccine tie-in for prevention lifestyle month focus
  
  

• Inflammation & Aging → General Aging/Immune focus (flu season)
  
  

• Hope & Healing → World AIDS Day (Dec 1)