10 health questions that had you Googling this year By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated 5:14 AM ET, Fri December 15, 2017 Soccer star Shannon Boxx has been battling lupus since she was 30 years old. She went public with her condition in 2012, continuing to play for the U.S. women's soccer team and working with lupus organizations to spread awareness of the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Soccer star Shannon Boxx has been battling lupus since she was 30 years old. She went public with her condition in 2012, continuing to play for the U.S. women's soccer team and working with lupus organizations to spread awareness of the disease. Hide Caption 6 of 10 The scars of a skin form of lupus left a distinctive pattern on British singer Seal's face. The singer has battled the disease since he was a child. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus The scars of a skin form of lupus left a distinctive pattern on British singer Seal's face. The singer has battled the disease since he was a child. Hide Caption 7 of 10 Former model and "Extra" correspondent Terri Seymour says she nearly lost her life to lupus in her early 20s, and has struggled with flares since. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Former model and "Extra" correspondent Terri Seymour says she nearly lost her life to lupus in her early 20s, and has struggled with flares since. Hide Caption 8 of 10 Actress Mary Elizabeth McDonough, best known for her work on "The Waltons," has been advocating for those with lupus since that time. She struggled with many typical symptoms of the disease for years before getting a diagnosis. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Actress Mary Elizabeth McDonough, best known for her work on "The Waltons," has been advocating for those with lupus since that time. She struggled with many typical symptoms of the disease for years before getting a diagnosis. Hide Caption 9 of 10 John Wayne's oldest son, Michael, suffered from lupus for years before dying of complications of the disease at age 68. Michael collaborated with his famous father on several well-known films such as "The Green Berets" and "The Train Robbers." Photos: Celebrities battling lupus John Wayne's oldest son, Michael, suffered from lupus for years before dying of complications of the disease at age 68. Michael collaborated with his famous father on several well-known films such as "The Green Berets" and "The Train Robbers." Hide Caption 10 of 10 Selena Gomez's struggle with lupus has forced her to undergo chemotherapy, and she revealed in September that she'd had a kidney transplant because of the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Selena Gomez's struggle with lupus has forced her to undergo chemotherapy, and she revealed in September that she'd had a kidney transplant because of the disease. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Actor and television personality Nick Cannon, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2012, recently had to spend <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/28/entertainment/nick-cannon-lupus-hospital/">Christmas in the hospital</a> battling a lupus flare. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Actor and television personality Nick Cannon, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2012, recently had to spend Christmas in the hospital battling a lupus flare. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Lady Gaga told CNN's Larry King that she fears she might develop lupus as it runs in her family. Her aunt died from lupus, and the pop star <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/03/lupus.lady.gaga/">told King</a> in 2010 that she had tested "borderline positive" for the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Lady Gaga told CNN's Larry King that she fears she might develop lupus as it runs in her family. Her aunt died from lupus, and the pop star told King in 2010 that she had tested "borderline positive" for the disease. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized several times to bring her lupus under control. She told the world about her condition in 2010 and in 2014 wrote "Unbreak My Heart," a memoir in which she revealed that her uncle died from the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized several times to bring her lupus under control. She told the world about her condition in 2010 and in 2014 wrote "Unbreak My Heart," a memoir in which she revealed that her uncle died from the disease. Hide Caption 4 of 10 "Third Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnston had to take a break from work in 2013 when she developed a rare form of lupus that attacks the spinal cord. After chemotherapy, she has said she's in remission. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus "Third Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnston had to take a break from work in 2013 when she developed a rare form of lupus that attacks the spinal cord. After chemotherapy, she has said she's in remission. Hide Caption 5 of 10 Soccer star Shannon Boxx has been battling lupus since she was 30 years old. She went public with her condition in 2012, continuing to play for the U.S. women's soccer team and working with lupus organizations to spread awareness of the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Soccer star Shannon Boxx has been battling lupus since she was 30 years old. She went public with her condition in 2012, continuing to play for the U.S. women's soccer team and working with lupus organizations to spread awareness of the disease. Hide Caption 6 of 10 The scars of a skin form of lupus left a distinctive pattern on British singer Seal's face. The singer has battled the disease since he was a child. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus The scars of a skin form of lupus left a distinctive pattern on British singer Seal's face. The singer has battled the disease since he was a child. Hide Caption 7 of 10 Former model and "Extra" correspondent Terri Seymour says she nearly lost her life to lupus in her early 20s, and has struggled with flares since. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Former model and "Extra" correspondent Terri Seymour says she nearly lost her life to lupus in her early 20s, and has struggled with flares since. Hide Caption 8 of 10 Actress Mary Elizabeth McDonough, best known for her work on "The Waltons," has been advocating for those with lupus since that time. She struggled with many typical symptoms of the disease for years before getting a diagnosis. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Actress Mary Elizabeth McDonough, best known for her work on "The Waltons," has been advocating for those with lupus since that time. She struggled with many typical symptoms of the disease for years before getting a diagnosis. Hide Caption 9 of 10 John Wayne's oldest son, Michael, suffered from lupus for years before dying of complications of the disease at age 68. Michael collaborated with his famous father on several well-known films such as "The Green Berets" and "The Train Robbers." Photos: Celebrities battling lupus John Wayne's oldest son, Michael, suffered from lupus for years before dying of complications of the disease at age 68. Michael collaborated with his famous father on several well-known films such as "The Green Berets" and "The Train Robbers." Hide Caption 10 of 10 Selena Gomez's struggle with lupus has forced her to undergo chemotherapy, and she revealed in September that she'd had a kidney transplant because of the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Selena Gomez's struggle with lupus has forced her to undergo chemotherapy, and she revealed in September that she'd had a kidney transplant because of the disease. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Actor and television personality Nick Cannon, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2012, recently had to spend <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/28/entertainment/nick-cannon-lupus-hospital/">Christmas in the hospital</a> battling a lupus flare. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Actor and television personality Nick Cannon, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2012, recently had to spend Christmas in the hospital battling a lupus flare. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Lady Gaga told CNN's Larry King that she fears she might develop lupus as it runs in her family. Her aunt died from lupus, and the pop star <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/06/03/lupus.lady.gaga/">told King</a> in 2010 that she had tested "borderline positive" for the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Lady Gaga told CNN's Larry King that she fears she might develop lupus as it runs in her family. Her aunt died from lupus, and the pop star told King in 2010 that she had tested "borderline positive" for the disease. Hide Caption 3 of 10 Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized several times to bring her lupus under control. She told the world about her condition in 2010 and in 2014 wrote "Unbreak My Heart," a memoir in which she revealed that her uncle died from the disease. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized several times to bring her lupus under control. She told the world about her condition in 2010 and in 2014 wrote "Unbreak My Heart," a memoir in which she revealed that her uncle died from the disease. Hide Caption 4 of 10 "Third Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnston had to take a break from work in 2013 when she developed a rare form of lupus that attacks the spinal cord. After chemotherapy, she has said she's in remission. Photos: Celebrities battling lupus "Third Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnston had to take a break from work in 2013 when she developed a rare form of lupus that attacks the spinal cord. After chemotherapy, she has said she's in remission. Hide Caption 5 of 10 02 Celebrities with Lupus 032701 Celebrities with Lupus 032706 Celebrities with Lupus 032705 Celebrities with Lupus 032703 Celebrities with Lupus 032704 Celebrities with Lupus 032707 Celebrities with Lupus 032708 Celebrities with Lupus 032709 Celebrities with Lupus 032710 Celebrities with Lupus 0327 RESTRICTED Story highlights In 2017, you asked Dr. Google about "13 Reasons Why," keto diet, opioids, lupus Here are some of the top-trending health-related Google searches of the year (CNN)What is lupus? How long does the flu last? What causes hiccups? Those are just some of the health-related questions that Internet surfers in the United States asked Dr. Google in 2017, according to a list provided by Google spokeswoman Evan Barbour Grippi. The data were collected from January to mid-December. A separate CNN analysis of health-related "what" and "why" questions searched worldwide on Google in 2017 included queries about the keto diet and opioids, according to Google Trends. What did people search for last year? Zika, traumatic brain injuries and cupping were among the most popular health-related searches in 2016. Here are some of the most popular health-related questions searched for this year and the answers, as provided in CNN's coverage of each. What are opioids? And '13 Reasons Why'? Around the world, "What is keto diet?" "What are opioids?" "Why is addiction a disease?" and "13 Reasons Why" were among the most popular health-related queries on Google this year, according to Google Trends. 10 questions you asked Dr. Google in 2016 10 questions you asked Dr. Google in 2016 The keto, or ketogenic, diet quadrupled in Google searches in the past year. It involves eating more healthy fats and less carbohydrates in order to force the body to burn fat. Though it has seen a recent rise in popularity, the diet actually dates to the early 1920s. It was developed for people with epilepsy, as it was observed that fasting had anti-seizure properties, according to a 2008 paper in the journal Current Treatment Options in Neurology. This year, many people also were curious about opioids and addiction in their Google searches. Around the same time, America's opioid crisis made headlines. Why are opioids so addictive? Why are opioids so addictive? 01:09 President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency in October, as more than 2 million Americans have become dependent on or abused prescription pain pills and street drugs. The opioid epidemic in the United States didn't just begin. In the past seven years, opioid addiction rates nationwide climbed nearly 500%, according to an analysis from Blue Cross Blue Shield published in June. Many experts describe opioid addiction -- and addiction in general -- as a disease. "Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works," according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Why teen mental health experts are focused on '13 Reasons Why' Why teen mental health experts are focused on '13 Reasons Why' Also this year, adults and children alike were searching for more about the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why," based on bestselling author Jay Asher's 2007 young adult novel. The series, which premiered in March, tells the fictional story of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker who leaves behind 13 audio recordings after ending her own life. She addresses each mysterious recording to a person who she says played a role in her decision to kill herself. Actress and pop star Selena Gomez is an executive producer of the show. Even before the show debuted, some mental health experts noted that the show could pose health risks for certain young people who already have suicidal thoughts. Just months later, researchers found that the controversial show's premiere correlated with Google searches tied to suicide awareness, prevention and ideation. '13 Reasons Why' tied to rise in suicide searches online '13 Reasons Why' tied to rise in suicide searches online The search phrase "how to commit suicide" rose 26% above what would normally have been expected for that time; "suicide prevention" went up 23%; and "suicide hotline number" climbed 21%, according to a research paper published in JAMA Internal Medicine in October. Other experts suggested that the show could provide an opportunity to discuss suicide risk with young people, including teaching them how to identify warning signs of depression or suicidal thoughts among their peers. The show has been renewed for a second season. What causes hiccups? What is lupus? Another popular health question this year was "What causes hiccups?" which topped the list of trending health-related questions in the US, according to Grippi. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen, and those contractions may result from a large meal, alcoholic or carbonated drinks, or sudden excitement, according to Mayo Clinic. The list of trending health-related questions ends with "What is lupus?" at No. 10. Lupus: What you need to know Lupus: What you need to know Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and tissues instead of viruses and bacteria. The condition garnered attention when Selena Gomez revealed in September that she received a kidney transplant from her friend and fellow actress Francia Raisa. "I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my lupus," Gomez wrote in an Instagram post that showed her and Raisa in hospital beds. Other celebrities who have been diagnosed with lupus include television personality Nick Cannon, Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton, actress Kristen Johnston, retired US soccer team player Shannon Boxx and singer-songwriter Seal, who wears scars of the disease on his face. Follow CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter See the latest news and share your comments with CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter. The name "lupus," which means "wolf" in Latin, has been attributed to 13th-century physician Rogerius Frugardi, as he probably thought that scars from the disease resembled those from a wolf's bite, according to a paper published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery in 2012. It is estimated that up to 322,000 people in the US have definite or probable lupus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The questions you wanted Google to answer What other questions were trending across the US this year? The full list of 10 also included questions about snoring and kidney stones: What causes hiccups? How to stop snoring? What causes kidney stones? Why am I so tired? How long does the flu last? What is normal blood pressure? How to lower cholesterol? What causes high blood pressure? What is ADHD? What is lupus? According to Google Trends, among the most popular health-related "Why is" questions worldwide were: 13 reasons why Why is addiction a disease? Why is the roof of my mouth sore? Why is apple cider vinegar good for you? Why is my period blood dark? CNN's Philip Ross contributed to this report.
What is lupus? How long does the flu last? What causes hiccups?
Those are just some of the health-related questions that Internet surfers in the United States asked Dr. Google in 2017, according to a list provided by Google spokeswoman Evan Barbour Grippi.
The data were collected from January to mid-December.
Those are just some of the health-related questions that Internet surfers in the United States asked Dr. Google in 2017, according to a list provided by Google spokeswoman Evan Barbour Grippi.
The data were collected from January to mid-December.
A separate CNN analysis of health-related "what" and "why" questions searched worldwide on Google in 2017 included queries about the keto diet and opioids, according to Google Trends.
What did people search for last year? Zika, traumatic brain injuries and cupping were among the most popular health-related searches in 2016.
Here are some of the most popular health-related questions searched for this year and the answers, as provided in CNN's coverage of each.
What are opioids? And '13 Reasons Why'?
Around the world, "What is keto diet?" "What are opioids?" "Why is addiction a disease?" and "13 Reasons Why" were among the most popular health-related queries on Google this year, according to Google Trends.
The keto, or ketogenic, diet quadrupled in Google searches in the past year. It involves eating more healthy fats and less carbohydrates in order to force the body to burn fat.
Though it has seen a recent rise in popularity, the diet actually dates to the early 1920s. It was developed for people with epilepsy, as it was observed that fasting had anti-seizure properties, according to a 2008 paper in the journal Current Treatment Options in Neurology.
This year, many people also were curious about opioids and addiction in their Google searches. Around the same time, America's opioid crisis made headlines.
President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency in October, as more than 2 million Americans have become dependent on or abused prescription pain pills and street drugs.
The opioid epidemic in the United States didn't just begin. In the past seven years, opioid addiction rates nationwide climbed nearly 500%, according to an analysis from Blue Cross Blue Shield published in June.
Many experts describe opioid addiction -- and addiction in general -- as a disease.
"Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works," according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Also this year, adults and children alike were searching for more about the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why," based on bestselling author Jay Asher's 2007 young adult novel.
The series, which premiered in March, tells the fictional story of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker who leaves behind 13 audio recordings after ending her own life. She addresses each mysterious recording to a person who she says played a role in her decision to kill herself. Actress and pop star Selena Gomez is an executive producer of the show.
Even before the show debuted, some mental health experts noted that the show could pose health risks for certain young people who already have suicidal thoughts.
Just months later, researchers found that the controversial show's premiere correlated with Google searches tied to suicide awareness, prevention and ideation.
The search phrase "how to commit suicide" rose 26% above what would normally have been expected for that time; "suicide prevention" went up 23%; and "suicide hotline number" climbed 21%, according to a research paper published in JAMA Internal Medicine in October.
Other experts suggested that the show could provide an opportunity to discuss suicide risk with young people, including teaching them how to identify warning signs of depression or suicidal thoughts among their peers.
The show has been renewed for a second season.
What causes hiccups? What is lupus?
Another popular health question this year was "What causes hiccups?" which topped the list of trending health-related questions in the US, according to Grippi.
Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen, and those contractions may result from a large meal, alcoholic or carbonated drinks, or sudden excitement, according to Mayo Clinic.
The list of trending health-related questions ends with "What is lupus?" at No. 10.
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and tissues instead of viruses and bacteria.
The condition garnered attention when Selena Gomez revealed in September that she received a kidney transplant from her friend and fellow actress Francia Raisa.
"I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my lupus," Gomez wrote in an Instagram post that showed her and Raisa in hospital beds.
Other celebrities who have been diagnosed with lupus include television personality Nick Cannon, Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton, actress Kristen Johnston, retired US soccer team player Shannon Boxx and singer-songwriter Seal, who wears scars of the disease on his face.
The name "lupus," which means "wolf" in Latin, has been attributed to 13th-century physician Rogerius Frugardi, as he probably thought that scars from the disease resembled those from a wolf's bite, according to a paper published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery in 2012.
It is estimated that up to 322,000 people in the US have definite or probable lupus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The questions you wanted Google to answer
What other questions were trending across the US this year? The full list of 10 also included questions about snoring and kidney stones:
- What causes hiccups?
- How to stop snoring?
- What causes kidney stones?
- Why am I so tired?
- How long does the flu last?
- What is normal blood pressure?
- How to lower cholesterol?
- What causes high blood pressure?
- What is ADHD?
- What is lupus?
According to Google Trends, among the most popular health-related "Why is" questions worldwide were:
- 13 reasons why
- Why is addiction a disease?
- Why is the roof of my mouth sore?
- Why is apple cider vinegar good for yo
- u?
- Why is my period blood dark?
Reference:http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/15/health/health-trends-2017-google-explainer/index.html
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