We’ve all been there. You feel a strange pinch in your side or spot an unfamiliar bug bite on your ankle. What’s the first thing you do? You turn to Google, of course! With the world’s largest search engine at our fingertips, it’s no surprise that most Americans use Google as a more private and accessible way of finding answers to their health concerns.

To better understand the health concerns Americans are searching for in the new year, Soliant analyzed 2024 Google search data to identify the health queries that each state searches more frequently than any other state and the District of Columbia. The research reveals the illnesses most prominent at the start of the year and identifies early trends in health across the nation. In addition, Soliant medical professionals provide trusted answers to some of the most Googled medical questions.