Many people turn to melatonin as a short- or long-term solution to sleep woes. But for some people, the supplement has been ...

A major American Heart Association analysis suggests that long-term melatonin use for sleep could be linked to a higher risk ...

Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this ...

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

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

Researchers found that adults who took melatonin for more than a year had a higher risk of heart failure, but not because of ...

Is melatonin ever appropriate? Yes. Dr. Klein says it’s safe starting at age 2, though definitely loop in your pediatrician ...

Researchers have found evidence that taking melatonin for a year or more is associated with a higher risk of heart failure.

Overuse can also reduce the body’s natural release of melatonin because the brain may start expecting the supplement to do the work.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a couple issues with my bladder and a sleep aid. I am an 81-year-old male in fairly good health. I have a difficult time getting back to sleep after getting up to empty my ...

A groundbreaking study has unveiled potential risks associated with long-term melatonin use, suggesting a significant increase in heart failure risk. Despite its popularity as a sleep aid, experts ...

A preliminary study by the American Heart Association suggests that prolonged use of melatonin may be associated with a ...