- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2015
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
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
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 3rd, 2013
Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism
Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2013
The “Love Hormone” Can Increase Fear and Anxiety, Strengthen Bad Memories
Researchers find oxytocin has a previously undocumented dark side
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 26th, 2013
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
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
People Immune to the “Love Hormone” Are Easier to Hypnotize, Study Finds
Social detachment now said to go hand in hand with increased suggestibility
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 20th, 2012
The Love Hormone May Overcome Depression
Oxytocin shows great promise in treating the mood disorder
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 12th, 2011
Taking the Edge Off with Legally-Sanctioned Drugs
The chemicals are based on molecules produced in the body
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 11th, 2010
Oxytocin Involved in Promoting Defensive Aggression
And not only 'fuzzy' feelings
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 8th, 2010
Chemicals Underlie Mother-Child Relationship
The hormone oxytocin most of all
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 13th, 2009
'Love Hormone' Also Boosts Negative Behavior
The conclusion belongs to a new study