Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone” for its role in social bonding and maternal behaviors, is now being investigated for something unexpected—its ability to regulate addictive behaviors and ...

The men were randomly assigned to self-administer a single dose (24 International Units, or IU) of either oxytocin nasal spray or a placebo (dummy drug) after fasting.

A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to reduce food intake, decreases impulsive behavior in overweight and obese men.

Often called the “love hormone” or the “cuddle hormone,” oxytocin promotes feelings of love, bonding, and well-being.

Think your man’s too macho? A new nasal spray may turn him into a sensitive romantic who’s tuned in to your every mood. To test the so-called sensitivity spray, scientists gave 24 healthy men ...

In the study, men in monogamous relationships who were given an oxytocin nasal spray stayed about four to six inches farther away from an attractive, woman they didn't know, compared with men in ...

A new study has revealed that Novartis' oxytocin nasal spray, a synthetic nasal formulation of the love hormone, can help men eat fewer calories.

The participants received five weekly group psychotherapy sessions and either oxytocin via nasal spray or a placebo before sessions. The researchers assessed participants for trait-like loneliness at ...

Oxytocin nasal spray reportedly lowered the number of calories men consumed at a subsequent breakfast whether they were normal weight or overweight. In addition, the researchers found that ...

A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to reduce food intake, decreases impulsive behavior in overweight and obese men, according to a preliminary study to be presented Saturday at the ...

Many people have that I-need-a-hug feeling these days. Here are surprising ways to stimulate the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin — without a hug.

Oxytocin nasal spray reportedly lowered the number of calories men consumed at a subsequent breakfast whether they were normal weight or overweight. In addition, the researchers found that ...