When something feels “off” in our bodies, most people don’t start with a doctor’s office. They start with Google.
From late-night stomach pain to mysterious twitching, millions of people turn to search engines every day to ask personal health questions before they ever speak to a medical professional. In many cases, these searches aren’t about rare diseases or dramatic emergencies. They’re about everyday symptoms, common diagnoses, illness outbreaks, and quiet discomforts, making Google an ideal solution for millions looking for a more private and accessible way of finding answers.
To better understand what health concerns are top of mind across the country in the new year, Soliant Health analyzed 2026 Google search data to identify the medical question each state searched for more than any other state. The research reveals the illnesses most prominent at the start of the year and identifies early trends in health across the nation.
The findings uncover a wide range of concerns—from sleep issues and digestive discomfort to infectious disease fears and stress-related symptoms—painting a picture of a nation seeking answers long before stepping into a doctor’s office.
Top Googled Medical Questions by State
Below, we break down the most Googled medical question in every state, based on which question each state searched more than any other. Together, these searches—from embarrassing questions to insightful queries and solutions—form a unique, state-by-state snapshot of America’s collective health concerns, one late-night Google search at a time.
Alabama
- How to get rid of bunions
- Why does my throat hurt at night?
- How many hours of sleep do we need?
- Why does my side hurt?
Alaska
- How much sugar is too much?
- Why is my nose dry?
- What are the flu symptoms this year?
Arizona
- Why do I twitch in my sleep?
- Is running in the cold bad for you?
- How do I get rid of bloat?
Arkansas
- Can humans get rabies?
- Can you have the flu without a fever?
- What helps with bloating?
California
- Why do I wake up hungry in the middle of the night?
- Is folic acid bad for you?
- How to get rid of pink eye at home
- How does melatonin work?
- How to safely remove earwax
- Is a juice cleanse good for you?
- Why is my nose clogged?
- Is matcha healthy?
- How much deep sleep do you need?
- Why don’t I sweat?
Colorado
- Why are my toes numb?
- Is monkeypox contagious?
- Why does my left side hurt?
Connecticut
- Does broccoli cause gas?
- What causes a nosebleed?
- Is the flu contagious?
Delaware
- Why do I snore?
- How to cure chapped lips
- Why is my nose runny?
- What is a blood infection?
Florida
- Is sourdough bread good for you?
- Is steak healthy?
- What causes inflammation?
- Is almond milk good for you?
Georgia
- Is creatine safe?
- What happens if you swallow a cherry pit?
- Is pizza healthy?
- Why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?
Hawaii
- Why am I itchy?
- What causes bloating?
- Why does my side hurt when I cough?
- How long does food poisoning last?
- How to cure tinnitus
Idaho
- Why does my stomach hurt after eating?
- How do I help bloating?
Illinois
- Can humans get bird flu?
- How much water a day should you drink?
- Why do I hear ringing in my ear?
- What causes vertigo?
- How to prevent a stroke
- Is melatonin safe?
- How to prevent a heart attack
- Can you live without a gallbladder?
- What is Legionnaires’ disease?
- What is pink eye?
- Why do I sweat in my sleep?
Indiana
- What temperature is a fever?
- How often should you shower?
- Why does my chest hurt?
- What causes low blood pressure?
- What causes headaches?
Iowa
- Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
- What is monkeypox?
- Why do I sweat so much when I sleep?
- Why do I bloat?
Kansas
- How contagious is pink eye?
- What is sleep apnea?
- How much caffeine can you have in a day?
Kentucky
- What happens if you eat mold?
- What causes gout?
- What does a collapsed lung feel like?
- What is a nosebleed?
- Is bacon bad for you?
- What causes cancer?
Louisiana
- How to stop drooling while sleeping
- How to get rid of dandruff
- How do I treat seasonal allergies?
- How do I treat allergies?
- What is diabetes?
- What is type 2 diabetes?
- What causes diabetes?
- What causes back pain?
- What causes stomach pain?
- Why does my neck hurt?
- What is the first symptom of the flu?
Maine
- Is norovirus contagious?
- What is a viral infection?
Maryland
- Why do we sweat?
- What is gout?
- How do I stop nausea?
- What does a bone bruise feel like?
Massachusetts
- Is too much fiber bad for you?
- Is it normal to dream every night?
- Is it too late to get a flu shot in January?
- Is it bad to eat late at night?
- What flu strain is going around?
Michigan
- How to stop sneezing
- How to stop a runny nose
- Why does my ear hurt?
Minnesota
- Is chickenpox contagious?
- Why does my nose run when it’s cold?
- How is monkeypox transmitted?
Mississippi
- What happens if you swallow gum?
- How to cure fingernail fungus at home
- Why does my stomach hurt?
Missouri
- What causes bunions?
- How often should you go to the bathroom?
- Why do I sweat?
- Does creatine bloat your face?
- What do ovarian cysts feel like?
Montana
- How do I get rid of tonsil stones?
- What causes sleep apnea?
- What is round ligament pain?
Nebraska
- Can you die from a cold?
- What is a bacterial infection?
- What is bloating?
- What is considered a low-grade fever?
- How do I heal a bruise?
Nevada
- Why do my ears get red and hot?
- Why does my head hurt?
- Why does my nose bleed?
- What does a nosebleed mean?
New Hampshire
- Why does my stomach hurt when I wake up?
- What causes bloat?
New Jersey
- Why do my hips hurt when I walk?
- What are home remedies for a gout flare-up?
- What causes hiccups in adults?
New Mexico
- Can you die from a broken heart?
- What can you take for a sinus infection?
- What causes nasal congestion?
- How to cure an ear infection at home
New York
- Can you die from frostbite?
- Is it safe to drink tap water?
- Why do I have allergies in the winter?
- Is pasta healthy?
- What is GLP-1 medication?
- What is a flu shot?
North Carolina
- Why is my eye red and swollen?
- How often should you urinate?
- How long does the flu last?
North Dakota
- Why am I bloated?
- Does Tamiflu work?
Ohio
- Why do I pee when I sneeze?
- Where is gout located?
- Why does my throat hurt?
Oklahoma
- Why do I wake up hungry?
- Why do I keep getting hiccups?
- What do bed bug bites look like?
- How to cure ringworm
Oregon
- Why do I pee when I cough?
- Does monkeypox go away?
- Why does my jaw hurt on one side?
- What is atherosclerosis?
- What is a bruise?
Pennsylvania
- Is it healthy to cry?
- Is a sinus infection contagious?
- How much REM sleep do you need?
- What causes dizziness?
Rhode Island
- Why am I dizzy?
- Can you have allergies in the winter?
South Carolina
- Why do I sweat so easily?
- Why do I have gas?
- What causes a dry cough?
South Dakota
- Why do I wake up in the middle of the night?
- Why do I sweat so much?
- Why does my back hurt?
Tennessee
- Why do I drool so much when I sleep?
- Is sneezing a symptom of the flu?
- What causes cramps?
- What causes kidney stones?
Texas
- Why do my hands sweat?
- Is deli meat bad for you?
- Why do I keep sneezing so much?
- What are allergies?
- What is cedar fever?
- How much protein do we need a day?
- How to cure a cold
- Can allergies make you tired?
- Is it bad to eat cheese before bed?
- What is a juice cleanse?
- How long does pink eye last?
- Why does my knee hurt?
Utah
- How much salt is too much?
- What does a sinus infection feel like?
- What do blood clots look like?
- How long does it take a bruise to heal?
Vermont
- How often should you shower?
- How do I get rid of bloating?
- What is the flu?
Virginia
- Why do I twitch randomly?
- How to cure sulfur burps
- What is chronic pain?
Washington
- Why am I bloated after every meal?
- Is sleep paralysis dangerous?
- What causes sleep paralysis?
West Virginia
- Why am I nauseous?
- Why can’t I sleep?
- What is a sinus infection?
- What causes chest pain?
- Why does my right side hurt?
- How do I stop a nosebleed?
- What is the “super flu”?
- What is flu A?
- What’s the difference between flu A and flu B?
- What causes high blood pressure?
Wisconsin
- Why is my eye twitching for days?
- Why do I sweat at night?
- Why do my feet sweat so much?
Wyoming
- How do I get rid of a stye?
- Why is my nose stuffy?
- Is sodium bad for you?
A Snapshot of America’s Health Curiosities
Across the country, the questions Americans asked ranged from practical to deeply human:
- “Is norovirus contagious?”
- “What temperature is a fever?”
- “Can you die from a broken heart?”
- “Is it healthy to cry?”
- “What happens if you swallow gum?”
- “Why am I bloated after every meal?”
Some states showed heightened concern around digestive health, others around sleep, neurological symptoms, infectious disease, or stress-related responses. Many questions centered on symptoms people experience regularly but may not fully understand.
That’s where support systems make a difference.
Early intervention, accessible healthcare professionals, and consistent patient education can prevent small concerns from becoming bigger problems. When individuals have access to trusted providers—whether in hospitals, clinics, or community settings—they’re more likely to get answers from experts rather than algorithms.
Turning Questions Into Care
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