When I was 10 years old, my grandmother handed me a stack of letters that she was about to throw away and commented: "Richard, some folks collect these old stamps." I noticed the stamps looked nothing ...

A study led by a University of Louisville School of Medicine pediatrics and child neurology researcher reveals how a specific ...

The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder, "where a person gets caught in a vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors," explains Guerra. The thoughts and fears such ...

Without proper identification and effective treatment, obsessive compulsive disorder can be deadly.

Here’s what experts recommend you should do if the signs of moral OCD sound familiar.

The parents of a 10-year-old Raleigh boy began noticing strange behavior in their son about a year ago, but had no idea that it could be the result of strep throat. The parents of a 10-year-old ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Mice born without a key brain protein developed obsessive compulsive symptoms that went away when treated with anti-anxiety drugs, giving new clues about the brain mechanism behind ...

All people desire passion in themselves and others. But how do you know when it crosses into the realm of unhealthy obsession? Passion is a valued personality trait. We are inspired by people who wear ...