A nasal spray of the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin could banish tinnitus — the ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects around seven million Britons.
Also known as the ‘cuddle’ hormone, oxytocin is released by the brain into the bloodstream during social behaviours, such as hugging or kissing.
Scientists think the hormone could help to treat tinnitus by damping down activity in parts of the brain responsible for producing the constant sound.