In the midst of America’s growing opioid crisis, a much healthier alternative to long-term pain management is emerging — one affectionately known as “the cuddle hormone,” or oxytocin. University of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Oxytocin is a chemical messenger that has effects on the brain and throughout the body, where it ...

SCIENTISTS from Yale say oxytocin, nicknamed the "cuddle" or "love hormone", can temporarily help children with autism. Scientists studied 17 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders ...

LONDON - It could be the criminals' dream drug -- a hormone that makes people trust you. Scientists in Switzerland and the United States have found that exposing people to the hormone Oxytocin makes ...

A hormone known as the “cuddle chemical” helps humans to form monogamous bonds, to feel a loving attachment to their kids, and even to produce breast milk. Now, a new report in Science shows that an ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Grab your pups, it’s National Hug Your Dog Day! National Hug Your Dog Day falls on Wednesday, April 10. Research says that hugging your pet can release oxytocin. Oxytocin is ...

Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone”, because it promotes bonding and attachment – both between mothers and infants, and in adult romantic relationships. As a ...