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

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways A recent study found that adults who took prescription melatonin for at least ...

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

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.

Q. You wrote recently about the dangers of taking melatonin for insomnia, especially in large doses. In the study you cited, more people taking this pill had heart failure. The dose might not be quite ...

Headlines this week have raised alarms about the popular sleep supplement. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Caroline Hopkins Legaspi is a health reporter focusing on nutrition and sleep. This week, a ...

The chewy melatonin gummies that many people take before bedtime to promote sleep may contain far more of the hormone than what’s printed on the label, a study shows. The findings, published as a ...

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

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

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

“Melatonin supplements may not be as harmless as commonly assumed. If our study is confirmed, this could affect how doctors ...

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