The medical condition called hypochondriasis is defined as worry over an imagined illness with exaggeration of symptoms, no matter how insignificant, that lasts for at least six months and causes ...

In “A Body Made of Glass,” Caroline Crampton writes about the ways in which society has thought about diagnosis and delusion.

If you've ever Googled a list of health symptoms — and become convinced you have a serious illness and are doomed — you might be suffering from hypochondria. Author Caroline Crampton wrote A ...

The attendant symptoms and meanings have shifted continually, always in step with changing conceptions of wellness and disease. In that sense, the history of hypochondria reflects one constant ...

no one wants to be thought of as a hypochondriac, bringing every last concern to a doctor. Shukla says that if any of these symptoms last for a few weeks, it’s time to consult with an MD.

The mum-of-two, from Towcester, Northants, says: “I didn't share that widely with family or friends because I thought everyone would think I was being a bit of a hypochondriac - but my gut feel ...

The mum-of-two, from Towcester, Northants, says: “I didn't share that widely with family or friends because I thought ...