Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects up to 3 percent of people worldwide and remains one of the most challenging ...

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) impacts approximately 2% of the global population, often preventing individuals from living life to their full potential.

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Researchers have demonstrated a specific type of genetic variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The findings support previous ...

The study compared data from patients and healthy individuals from Brazil, Canada, and the United States. The results help paint a clearer picture of how genetics influences the development of OCD.

Otherwise, people who experience the disorder might not even recognize they have it, Dr. Rodriguez said. People who are fearful of harming others might think, “Maybe I am a murderer,” she added.

I wasn't a “neat freak” or a germaphobe, or any of the other stereotypical qualities you see portrayed by characters with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), which, put very generally, is a ...

Signs you may have obsessive compulsive disorder and how to get help It's important to get help if you think you have OCD, especially if you feel it's having a significant impact on your life.