For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the ...

It's no secret that teens love texting. Surveys show it has become their preferred form of communication, with adolescents sending and receiving an average of 167 texts per day. Most of the ...

Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) is a real manifestation of OCD where intrusive doubts and compulsions focus on romantic relationships and partners.

Hooked on hand sanitizer? Closet organized to a T? Quirks like this can usually be chalked up to personality or preference, but in some cases they may point to a more serious issue: ...

When one friend is habitually the payer, others may feel grateful, indebted, infantilized, or even relieved. Over time, the pattern can, intentionally or unintentionally, produce moral leverage. The ...

Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by persistent and excessive concerns about moral or religious correctness.

A specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing, ...

Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience a type of compulsion called compulsive counting. These individuals may feel the need to count objects, people, or actions.

After childbirth, worrying thoughts may start to pop up in your mind. These thoughts may repeat frequently or progressively get worse. If you’re a new mom, you may feel a constant urge to make sure ...