Symptoms of OCD can vary but may include frequent counting, repeatedly checking on the same things (that doors are locked, lights are off, etc.), obsessive cleaning and hygiene habits, recurring ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that involves obsessions, compulsions, or both. Treatment typically includes psychotherapy and medication. In the United ...

Living with an OCD spouse or partner can be brutal at times...But there are strategies you can implement to help yourself ...

That distinction is important because OCD-related symptoms are far more common than the disorder itself. "Clinically diagnosed OCD affects only about 2.5 million adults in the U.S.," says Amanda ...

A Mendelian randomization analysis of genome-wide association study (GWAS) data investigated the potential causal links between gut microbiota composition and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder ...

OCD can also be easily misdiagnosed for other issues like anxiety or a personality disorder, meaning it can take up to 17 years after your symptoms appear to get an accurate diagnosis.

Gut microbes are involved in brain health via the gut-brain axis. New research shows they are also involved in ...

Navigating relationships while managing symptoms. OCD doesn’t just affect the individual—it impacts entire families and relationship dynamics.

Cameron Mofid, 25, recently traveled to North Korea — making him one of few that have traveled to all 195 countries. Mofid ...