A large-scale study presented at the American Heart Association's (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2025 revealed a significant ...

A new study raises safety concerns about long-term use of melatonin supplements by those with insomnia, noting that it appears to be associated with increased risk of heart failure. But while urging ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Melatonin should be taken 1 to 2 hours before bedtime to help align ...

Melatonin supplements, widely used to tackle insomnia and irregular sleep cycles, may not be as harmless as many believe, with new research raising concerns over prolonged use. Melatonin is a ...

Melatonin’s side effects Since 2006, a small but growing subset of adults are taking amounts of melatonin that far exceed the dosage of 5 milligrams a day typically used as a short-term treatment, the ...

About 16% of the world’s population lives with insomnia. There are a number of different methods a person may use to help them improve their sleep quality, such as taking melatonin supplements. Past ...

It can acutely raise blood glucose levels by suppressing insulin secretion, but in the long term, it may confer metabolic benefits.

OPENER. WELL, IF YOU’RE TOSSING AND TURNING AT NIGHT, SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE THE KEY TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP. MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS EXPLAIN WHICH ONES MAY ACTUALLY HELP YOU DRIFT OFF AND ...

Move over, melatonin.