Melatonin supplements have become a ubiquitous sleep aid, but research shows that benefits are modest, and the heart health ...

Having some trouble falling asleep? Blame it on your pineal gland. Melatonin is a hormone created by the pineal gland in the midbrain and it helps regulate your sleep and wake cycle, according to Dr.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found that melatonin users had higher rates of heart failure, hospitalizations, and ...

Another point to raise with patients is when they are taking the supplement. “Melatonin also must be carefully timed. If it ...

Sleep aids containing melatonin are booming, but new research points to an association between longer-term use and a risk of heart failure. According to an analysis presented at an American Heart ...

“Sleep doctors will use it to help someone adjust the timing of their sleep,” Dr. Winter says. The exact timing of taking ...

People who used the supplement daily for more than 12 months had worse health outcomes than those who didn't use the ...

Melatonin recently gained attention as a quick solution to sleep-related issues. While melatonin can be an effective sleep ...

Headlines this week have raised alarms about the popular sleep supplement. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Caroline Hopkins ...

A study presented at the American Heart Association's scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain ...

Is melatonin ever appropriate? Yes. Dr. Klein says it’s safe starting at age 2, though definitely loop in your pediatrician before age 3. It can be genuinely helpful for jet lag, for kids with ...