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27 Jun 2018

Oxytocin formulations ban to come into effect from July 1

Oxytocin is a naturally-occurring hormone that causes uterine contractions during labour and helps new mothers lactate, but its misuse is widespread in the dairy industry.

Maternal deaths

23 Mar 2017

Maternal deaths: New inhaled form of medication a miracle for expecting moms?

According to the researchers at Monash University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) in Australia, the inhalable, dry-powder form of the drug oxytocin may help prevent mothers from dying in childbirth due to more bleeding than normal.

27 Sep 2016

Lovemaking makes men more likely to feel divine: Study

Have you ever thought, why people shout out the Lord's name during lovemaking?

Prenatal stress

14 May 2016

Maternal stress stimulates protective mechanism in babies

03 Apr 2016

Sniff your way to `slimmer` you with `love hormone` spray

Results in 10 overweight and obese men suggest that one way oxytocin lowers food intake might be by improving self-control, said co-investigator Franziska Plessow of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

31 Jan 2016

Your dog loves you five times more than your cat!

When it comes to showing affection, get a dog home as they score better than cats in showering love on their owners.

16 Jan 2016

This spray may help men turn women on!

Forget sorcery, scientists have now discovered that a nasal spray containing a synthetic form of the so called “love hormone” oxytocin could help men attract women.

31 Dec 2015

A hug is all you need: Discover the healing power of touch!

12 Nov 2015

Use of oxytocin in dairying on Bengal drug controller's radar

West Bengal's drug controller has sounded an alarm on the indiscriminate use of pregnancy hormone oxytocin in dairying, which could lead to major hormonal imbalance in humans, an official said on Thursday.

online shopping

06 Nov 2015

Online shopping prevents hypertension, depression: Study

New study shows that over 40 percent of professionals world wide consider online shopping as solution for their stress and depression caused due to their work.

28 Oct 2015

Simple nasal spray can improve social skills of autistic kids

Autism is a group of complex brain developmental disorders characterised by impairments in social interaction, communication, and stereotypical and repetitive behaviours.

27 Sep 2015

Sleeping naked could be beneficial–know why!

Get ready to shed your nightwear and go naked when you sleep! According to some sleep experts, sleeping naked can actually benefit your health.

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