Having some trouble falling asleep? Blame it on your pineal gland. Melatonin is a hormone created by the pineal gland in the midbrain and it helps regulate your sleep and wake cycle, according to Dr.

The popular supplement has been linked to heart failure — but nearly half of parents rely on it to get their kids to sleep. What do the experts say?

Melatonin is a hormone that the human body naturally produces to help maintain the sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythms, according to Mayo Clinic. Our bodies churn out melatonin in response to ...

You know those nights when you would give up anything to have your kiddo just go to sleep, but it seems like nothing is working? You've tried all the go-to suggestions to help your little one get some ...

Nearly 30% of Americans say insomnia has a negative impact on their daily lives. It’s no wonder then that a growing number of people are reaching for melatonin supplements to help solve their sleep ...

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of children who have taken too much melatonin has increased exponentially over the last 10 years. The report ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all know what it’s like to run on too little sleep, and many people with chronic or occasional sleep ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Melatonin may be a useful sleep aid for some, but it can cause some ...

Kids become sick after eating brownies whose ingredients include melatonin. May 18, 2011— -- Two Massachusetts towns want to ban Lazy Cakes, brownies that contain melatonin, following reports ...

A good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s well-being. When it comes to melatonin supplements to help sleep, the supplement is not the same as a sleeping pill — but experts warn it can have ...