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Experts give a thumbs up to 'DOSE' activities for good hormonal health; find out what they are

October 11, 2024 5:11 pm

According to Dr Aniket Mule, consultant internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, by paying attention to 'DOSE' every day, one can "proactively participate in hormonal health" rather than being ignorant about it.

The healing power of hugs: Why we need 8 a day for maintenance and 12 for growth

October 06, 2024 10:27 am

More than just comfort, hugs are essential for emotional well-being, reducing stress, and strengthening bonds.

Simple ways to 'hack your happy hormones'

June 08, 2023 10:45 am

While these methods can provide temporary mood boosts, for an everlasting happiness (or contentment rather) it is crucial to address the underlying causes of unhappiness.

Ever wondered why you sleep better next to your partner? We've got the answer

May 31, 2023 2:50 pm

According to Dr Kedar Tilwe, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital Mulund and Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, "a healthy romantic relationship is a good prognostic factor for your mental health and hygiene."

Study calls into question the role of the "love hormone" oxytocin in social situations

January 28, 2023 4:01 pm

New research from scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF), US, and Stanford Medicine, US, shows that the receptor for oxytocin may not play a critical role, turning a decades-old dogma on its head

Illegal oxytocin production and sale in Pune: 6 cattle owners booked for ‘using’ the hormone

November 16, 2022 9:00 am

On November 5, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Pune police’s Crime Branch busted the racket during a raid in the Lohegaon area of the district.

Days after Oxytocin racket busted, kingpin arrested from Mumbra

November 13, 2022 8:11 am

Oxytocin is a key natural hormone that manages key aspects of the female and male reproductive systems, including labour, delivery and lactation (reproduction, childbirth and post childbirth activities), as well as aspects of human behaviour like bonding.

Pune cops bust illegal bottling racket and sale of Oxytocin hormone to enhance cattle milk production

November 07, 2022 7:11 am

An oxytocin ban was enforced in 2018 primarily because of the reports of its heavy misuse in dairy cattle to increase the milk yield and its suspected adverse effects on health of the cattle and the humans who consume that milk.

5 dairy owners in Palanpur booked for using oxytocin on buffaloes

June 15, 2022 5:24 am

Oxytocin, a schedule H drug, is banned for retail sale by the union government since 2018 due to its misuse in the cattle industry to increase milk production.

5 dairy owners in Palanpur booked for using oxytocin on buffaloes

May 09, 2022 5:38 am

Oxytocin, a schedule H drug, is banned for retail sale by the union government since 2018 due to its misuse in the cattle industry to increase milk production.

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