NY Times: Merck Manual, the hypochondriac’s bible

NY Times: Merck Manual, the hypochondriac’s bible. “But my attachment goes beyond the merely physical. For me, The Merck is a talisman against the frightening unknown. Pretty much all of the life-shattering ailments that have struck my family and friends have been things I’ve never heard of. So by worrying about ailments like endocrine neoplasia or Refsum disease, I am actively warding them off, keeping myself and my loved ones safe.”