In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness FILE - A hospital exam room is seen in Alabama on Thursday, July 30, 2015. A large Swedish study, published Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in JAMA Psychiatry, has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns. AP/RSS Photo International
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
AP 2023-12-14 08:48:00