Research indicates that cats, often perceived as independent, foster a unique bond with humans through brain chemistry.

The autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) could help you access an altered sense of consciousness, research suggests. Oxytocin, colloquially known as the love hormone, is largely responsible for ...

Supportive marital relationships are associated with lower BMI, fewer food addiction symptoms, higher oxytocin, stronger ...

Oxytocin promotes social behaviors and helps maintain relationships. But clinical trials in patients with autism show variability in how consistently oxytocin improves these behaviors. Steve Chang, ...

Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex ...

If you’ve ever felt better after getting a hug from someone you love or petting your dog, you’re no stranger to the oxytocin effect. Many people are craving that calming sensation, given the constant ...

In the quiet corridors of UCLA Health, researchers uncovered a surprising aid in the fight against obesity, not a new diet, ...