Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting ...

In addition to reducing hunger, popular weight-loss drugs also affect reward processing and motivated behaviors.

In a randomized trial, intranasal oxytocin combined with affectionate interactions improved wound healing among healthy couples.

New research shows that romantic relationships could heal physical wounds faster than normal — especially if you engage in ...

A new study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience has found that oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” can make people more creative—but only if they are naturally inclined to ...

The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, ...

Oxytocin has gained its reputation as the 'love hormone' for its role in regulating prosocial behaviors like empathy, trust, and bonding. However, in reality, its role isn't so simple. The ...

Scientists believe an oxytocin nasal spray could help treat alcoholism, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal PLOS Biology on Tuesday, found that alcohol-dependent rats ...

But scientists say 'love' hormone has dark side than can enhance anxiety, fear. July 24, 2012— -- Kate Middleton is raging right now -- with oxytocin, the powerful hormone that acts a ...

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 ...