A research from the University of Technology Sydney suggests that compulsive behavior may not come from out-of-control habits. Instead, inflammation in a key brain area may make the brain overthink ...

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

Romantic comedy 'Love Go Go Go!' debuted atop the China box office for the Feb. 13–15 weekend, taking $5.2 million.

Dr. Michael Alcée encourages a more compassionate approach to OCD, one that honors creativity, emotional depth, and ...

A high-frequency brain signal in the frontal cortex is linked to OCD compulsions. Targeted deep brain stimulation rapidly reduced symptoms in severe cases.

Dear Upset Younger Sister: Lying this much indicates that there’s something deeper going on. Perhaps it’s psychological, ...

Days after a bill requiring social media sites to limit certain features for children became law, a company representing major technology companies sued the state, claiming the brand new ...

New research shows Pennsylvania's record-breaking growth in online casinos coincides with increases in problem gambling rates ...

A specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing, chronic hair-pulling, and skin-picking in people with obsessive compulsive ...

Athletes in sports where weight and body image come into play, such as figure skating and wrestling, can be particularly vulnerable.

Year-long investigation found the group home was at fault. “Our goal is for every consumer to live in an environment of zero ...