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‘Cyberchondria’ from online health searches is worse for those who fear the unknown

October 8, 2013 by

Turning to the Internet to find out what ails you is common, but for folks who have trouble handling uncertainty, "cyberchondria" -- the online counterpart to hypochondria -- worsens as they seek answers.

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