Science Update: Children, Their Dogs Have High Oxytocin Levels When Interacting With Each Other
October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Institutes of Health's Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child's Health and Human Development issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024:
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NICHD-funded study informs research on health interventions involving companion animals
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When playing with the family dog, children had higher levels of oxytocin compared to when they played alone with toys, according to a study funded . . .
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NICHD-funded study informs research on health interventions involving companion animals
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When playing with the family dog, children had higher levels of oxytocin compared to when they played alone with toys, according to a study funded . . .