Melatonin could improve brain functions related to sleep quality in children recovering from concussion, according to a University of Queensland study. Using the latest brain mapping techniques, ...

Melatonin supplements are a common solution for people who may struggle with insomnia. Taking magnesium supplements may help ...

Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence.

A new review warns that millions of children are using melatonin supplements for sleep despite limited long-term safety data.

Both supplements are widely used to improve sleep, but specialists say their effects on the body are different—and ...

Melatonin is a natural hormone that promotes sleep. It is also available as an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid. OTC melatonin lasts for between 2.5 and 10 hours, depending on dosage and other factors ...

Researchers linked melatonin to an increased risk of heart failure in a preliminary study. The study said using melatonin for a year may be linked to a 90% higher risk of heart failure. The study has ...

Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid), and the University of Texas (USA) have taken an important step in the fight against kidney damage and its ...

In a retrospective study of patients treated with vancomycin, acute kidney injury was 63% less likely to develop in those who took melatonin. Melatonin, a commonly used sleep aid, may significantly ...

We’re now officially deep in the holiday season, that time of year when holiday parties, decadent treats, and frequent toastings of good cheer can make it easy to put on extra weight. Looking for some ...