OCD May Start in the Gut, Not the Brain, Surprising New Study Finds

Obsessive-compulsive disorder has long been considered a problem of the brain, but new research suggests the real driver might be hiding in the gut.

A team of scientists from Chongqing Medical University in China has uncovered a surprising link between gut bacteria and OCD, a chronic condition affecting up to 3 percent of people worldwide. 

Their findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, point to specific microbes in the digestive system that may help cause or prevent the disorder...