You reach for the melatonin bottle on your nightstand, then pause. You've heard about new research linking melatonin to heart health concerns and other unwanted side effects, and suddenly you're ...

Melatonin is easily the most popular over-the-counter sleep aid out there. Like many other folks, I've tried it, hoping for better sleep, but the results weren't what I expected. Every time I've taken ...

Aids. 'Time' recently spoke with experts regarding over-the-counter sleep aids and whether they can really help someone with ...

Magnesium has a common supplement for sleep, but a doctor says you should avoid taking it alongside other sleep aids.

In today’s hyper-connected world, quality sleep often remains frustratingly out of reach. Between work deadlines, family obligations, and the constant glow of screens, our minds rarely get the chance ...

December 26, 2025 A newly released clinical review is drawing attention within medical and regulatory communities by consolidating available evidence on the side-effect profile of a widely prescribed ...

"Try taking a low dose to start, taking it about 60 minutes before sleep and skipping continuous release melatonin if this seems to apply to you," he advises. According to the National Sleep ...

Sleep difficulties affect millions of people worldwide, with many turning to prescription medications for relief. However, these medications often come with side effects, including dependency, morning ...

This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Avadel. Miranda cannot remember a time in her life when she did not have insomnia. The 23 year old, who asked for ...