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

Researchers detected elevated high-frequency activity in anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex tied to compulsive behavior in OCD. Short bursts of deep brain stimulation reduced this signal and quickly ...

For years, scientists have believed that compulsive behaviors happen when people become trapped in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control. But new ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.

Out-of-control sexual behaviors have existed throughout history, yet their official recognition only came much later. Some of the old terms you might have heard include satyriasis, nymphomania, and ...

A new study reveals that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during ...

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Key Takeaways People with OCPD have a strong need for orderliness and ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviours in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are ...