As sleep becomes harder and harder to come by for many of us, melatonin is increasingly easy to find. It’s in gummies, pills, powders, teas, drinks and more—all promising better, more restful sleep.

Melatonin is a popular sleep aid. And as an ER doctor, it’s the one I get asked about the most. Melatonin is easily the subject of more myths and questions than perhaps any other supplement. Melatonin ...

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Quality sleep is essential for a robust immune system and overall good health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults ages 18 and older get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each ...

Procter & Gamble is duping consumers with higher doses of melatonin than it advertises in some of its popular Vicks Zzzs line of sleeping aids, according to a lawsuit. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that U.S. adults took twice as much melatonin for sleep in 2018 than they did a decade before. stock_colors/Getty Images A good night’s sleep is essential for ...

Melatonin is a hormone that your body makes. It helps you sleep at night. It also comes in an over-the-counter dietary supplement for sleep for adults and kids as pills, creams, gargles, or gels. If ...

“What I’ve noticed about melatonin use is that it is going up, and during the covid pandemic, usage has gone up dramatically,” said Martin, president-elect of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Getting a good night’s sleep during the pandemic has been no easy task. Anxiety, disrupted schedules, less physical activity, and more screen time are just a few common reasons why sleep has been hard ...