• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 20th, 2015
Falling in Love Is Literally like Getting Drunk, Alters Our Behavior

Falling in Love Is Literally like Getting Drunk, Alters Our Behavior

Study finds oxytocin, i.e. the love hormone, affects people's behavior in a manner similar to alcohol

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2015
Nasal Spray Cuts Appetite for Fatty Foods, Could Help Fight Obesity

Nasal Spray Cuts Appetite for Fatty Foods, Could Help Fight Obesity

In a series of experiments, the spray was shown to reduce caloric intake in both normal weight and overweight men

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 24th, 2014
Oxytocin Therapy Could Be an Effective Treatment Against Anorexia Nervosa

Oxytocin Therapy Could Be an Effective Treatment Against Anorexia Nervosa

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose

The “Love Hormone” Can Increase Fear and Anxiety, Strengthen Bad Memories

The “Love Hormone” Can Increase Fear and Anxiety, Strengthen Bad Memories

Researchers find oxytocin has a previously undocumented dark side

Opening Up About Problems Helps People Feel Better, Scientists Explain Why

Opening Up About Problems Helps People Feel Better, Scientists Explain Why

Talking about personal problems stimulates the release of a so-called feel-good hormone

People Immune to the “Love Hormone” Are Easier to Hypnotize, Study Finds

People Immune to the “Love Hormone” Are Easier to Hypnotize, Study Finds

Social detachment now said to go hand in hand with increased suggestibility

The Love Hormone May Overcome Depression

The Love Hormone May Overcome Depression

Oxytocin shows great promise in treating the mood disorder

Taking the Edge Off with Legally-Sanctioned Drugs

Taking the Edge Off with Legally-Sanctioned Drugs

The chemicals are based on molecules produced in the body

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 2nd, 2011
The Downsides of the 'Love Hormone'

The Downsides of the 'Love Hormone'

Oxytocin Involved in Promoting Defensive Aggression

Oxytocin Involved in Promoting Defensive Aggression

And not only 'fuzzy' feelings

Chemicals Underlie Mother-Child Relationship

Chemicals Underlie Mother-Child Relationship

The hormone oxytocin most of all

'Love Hormone' Also Boosts Negative Behavior

'Love Hormone' Also Boosts Negative Behavior

The conclusion belongs to a new study