A new study shows that the so-called 'love hormone' oxytocin can intensify negative as well as positive experiences. Before you shop for the "cuddle" hormone oxytocin to relieve stress and enhance ...

Oxytocin nasal spray is unlikely to help young healthy men decipher emotional cues. In a controlled trial, oxytocin nasal spray did not improve the ability to recognize sad or angry faces, compared ...

Oxytocin is often called the "love hormone," and some studies have implicated it in making people act morally. New research, however, shows that these interpretations miss the mark. Oxytocin doesn't ...

Clinical trials are testing whether oxytocin, sometimes called the 'love hormone' for its role in intimacy and social bonding, has potential as a treatment for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic ...

Scientists suspect that one element of the obesity epidemic is that the brains of obese people respond differently to images of delicious, calorically dense foods. Obese individuals’ brains seem to ...

Of the dozens of hormones found in the human body, oxytocin might just be the most overrated. Linked to the pleasures of romance, orgasms, philanthropy, and more, the chemical has been endlessly ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Serotonin and dopamine are often called the “feel good” or ...

California mouse (Peromyscus californicus): Working with females of this species, UC Davis researchers found a form of social anxiety that can be a model for human stress and anxiety disorders. (Sarah ...