The pineal gland is a small gland in the center of the brain. It secretes melatonin, which plays a role in the circadian rhythms or body clock. It may also affect bone metabolism, mental health, and ...

Alterations in the circadian control of melatonin secretion may be related to the development of mood disruption in women with premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD), according to the findings of a ...

IL-6 and melatonin have a complex relationship, with melatonin potentially regulating IL-6 levels and influencing its anti-inflammatory effects. In the current study, several immune-related pathways, ...

With previous evidence suggesting that melatonin may have a role in glucose metabolism, researchers have found an independent association between decreased secretion of melatonin and an increased risk ...

A new experimental and clinical study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the sleep hormone melatonin impairs insulin secretion in people with a common gene variant. "This could explain why the ...

Hamamatsu, Japan – A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, in collaboration with several international institutions, has unveiled a critical link ...

A new study raises concerns about the supplements, which parents are increasingly using to help children sleep. By Emily Schmall Gummies, chocolate and even jelly beans: Melatonin supplements marketed ...