Cyberchondria and cyberhoarding: is internet fuelling new conditions?

More research is needed to understand new problems that may arise out of internet use, experts say

The internet could be fuelling a rise in new conditions such as cyberchondria and cyberhoarding, experts have warned.

While researchers say most internet use is benign, it can lead some people to develop problems. Now experts are calling for more research to understand the range of problems that exist, who might be at risk, and how individuals can be helped.