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New research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 has shown that the long-term use of melatonin, a common sleep aid, may increase your risk of developing heart failure.

This supplement is constantly suggested for people with sleep troubles, but little is known about its long-term cardiovascular effects. The study reviewed five years of electronic health records for ...

Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin. A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet. While ...