HEALTH ISSUE: Cuddle Hormone

'Cuddle hormone' spray

will make men sensitive

London: Scientists claim to have finally developed what many women have been waiting for -- a "cuddle hormone" spray which can make men more sensitive and caring.

         The spray is based on oxytocin,known as the "cuddle chemical", a hormone naturally made in the body and involved in sexual attraction, trust and confidence. IF is known for its role in female reproduction and helps mothers bond with their children, say scientists. In the study, the scientists from Cambridge and Germany gave 24 healthy males nasal sprays containing oxytocin while 24 others received a placebo.

          After wards the men were shown heart-wrenching photos, including a little giri in tears, a child embracing a cat and a man in mourning, and asked them to describe the level of empathy they felt with those in the pictures. Their reactions were compared with those who hadn't received the spray. "The oxytocin group showed higher emotional empathy levels than the others, " the British media quoted lead scientist Dr Rene Huriemann of University of Bonn as saying.