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Select a Story below- 05 February 2012 Does Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Predict Eating Disorders?
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05 February 2012
Does Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Predict Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders (ED) can manifest in different ways and most often develop during adolescence. Anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia, and binge eating are just some of the problems that teens struggle with when they develop eating and food issues. Existing research has demonstrated a link between obsessive-compulsive behaviors and disordered eating, but little attention has been given to how the presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children affects the development of ED in adolescence.
- 02 February 2012 Is OCD linked to Immune System Problems?
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02 February 2012
Is OCD linked to Immune System Problems?
New research provides insight into potential causes of OCD. During the past few years, scientists have learned that this anxiety disorder may be linked to immunological problems.
Several small studies have found that patients with OCD have smaller numbers of some immune system cells and signs of autoimmune activity. - 30 January 2012 Hypersensitive Children May Develop OCD
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30 January 2012
Hypersensitive Children May Develop OCD
Are some children more inclined than others to become adults who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? According to a research conducted at Tel Aviv University, Israel, some sensitivities found in children may prove so.
