Oxytocin is a powerful neuropeptide or a small protein-like molecule that acts both as a hormone and as a neurotransmitter in the brain, says psychologist Dr Rituparna Ghosh. It is produced in the ...

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound ...

The oxytocin system -- which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby -- may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression.

It’s all thanks to a chemical in the brain called oxytocin. Often nicknamed the love hormone, oxytocin plays a pivotal role in overall wellbeing. It’s is one of the main hormones that’s ...

Decades of research on the monogamous rodents have led to a better understanding of the so-called love molecule oxytocin, a hormone that studies have suggested is crucial for forming social bonds in ...

Breastfeeding mothers with postnatal depression show disruptions in oxytocin systems, impacting bonding and milk release.

Beyond just pausing pregnancy, the team found that surges of the chemical large enough to that mimic the amounts and timing ...

Certain foods, such as ones rich in vitamin C and D, boost hormones that can give us a warm, fuzzy feeling. Here’s what to add to your Valentine’s menu ...