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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New research suggests that the quality of a marriage may play a surprising role in obesity risk. Scientists have found that ...

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 ...

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Study finds oxytocin could have made dogs into the perfect companion for humans. — -- Turns out that dogs could have evolved into man's best friend thanks to the "love hormone" oxytocin, ...