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Hormones

“Viagra for the Soul”: Oxytocin and the Biochemistry of Love

The headline that opens the Glamor magazine's 2013 article in the Love and Sex section announces, in a euphoric tone, the novelty of the launch of the drug “Oxytocin Factor”. Made from synthetic oxytocin, it can be administered either in the form of sublingual drops or nasal spray, according to the consumer's choice – although it does not specify, the target of the article in question seems to be women.

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Hormones

Hormones Lead The Way

Nowadays, it seems like hormones are at the root of everything. The list ranges from malaise, fatigue, growth problems, low libido, sleep issues, and mood disorders to more desirable, positive effects on physical or intellectual performance, in youth, in beauty.

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Plastic Surgeries

Donda and the Law of the Dead

Donda, Donda, Donda - Kanye West’s homonymous new album was released just a few weeks ago and it begins with a very haunting and beautiful chant of Donda West’s name. It is no secret the rapper has struggled over the years with mental health issues, so, for many fans, it was great seeing the musician back to spotlight for something other than tabloid-worthy news.

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Plastic Surgeries

Face, Science, and Lancet

The delivery went well, but the doctors didn’t take the baby back to the mother as expected. The father was frightened. He went to find out what had happened, but no one would tell him anything.

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Plastic Surgeries

The Brazilian Butt: Plastic Surgery and Race

In February 2021, the British newspaper The Guardian published an article about the Brazilian butt lift (BBL). In Brazil, this procedure is known as liposculpture, where the patient’s own fat is used to reshape body contours.

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