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Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say

Parkinson’s Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders
Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows

Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Possible warning signs

Compulsive Gamblers Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes
Study finds they have a mental rigidity that keeps them from folding their cards

Shop-Till-You-Drop Season Scary for Some
Holidays are especially difficult for compulsive shoppers, experts say

Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment
Whether damage is permanent or reversible needs further investigation, study says

Genetic Findings Shed Light on OCD
Protein regulating glutamate flow may explain why anxiety disorder runs in families

Parrots Aren’t Parroting Bad Behavior
Research found genetics and stress, not mimicry, were behind compulsive behavior

Behavior Therapy Urged for Kids with OCD
Combination with drugs most effective for compulsive behavior, finds study

Personality Disorders Common in U.S.
Survey finds 31 million American adults have at least one