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

Melatonin is widely available over the counter and marketed as a sleep aid, but experts are now warning parents to seek medical advice before giving it to children before bedtime. Stream Connecticut ...

Nearly one in four parents say they've given melatonin to their children to help them sleep, according to a new American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey. Why it matters: Melatonin use for children ...

A good night's sleep makes a big difference in our mental and physical health. Without quality sleep, we're less productive. Grumpy. It can even affect our hearts. For kids, sleep is crucial for ...

Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement that mimics the natural hormone your brain produces to help regulate your sleep cycle. For best results, it’s typically taken about 30 minutes to one hour ...

Melatonin is wildly popular—and wildly misunderstood. Here’s why scientists say taking this supplement doesn’t necessarily translate to better sleep. Melatonin is a widely used supplement, touted for ...

Laura Putnam never thought her sons would receive melatonin supplements at day care. She enrolled them at Apple Blossom Childcare in Falmouth, Maine, when they were 1 and 2 years old. She said she ...