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Your Gut Could Be Influencing OCD: What a New Study Means for Your Mental Health
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Your Gut Could Be Influencing OCD: What a New Study Means for Your Mental Health

When most people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they think of a brain condition. Therapy and medication have long been the mainstays of care, and they continue to help many. But a large genetic study now suggests something new: certain gut bacteria may affect the risk of developing OCD. That means your digestive system and…