Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests
Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.
Jul 16, 2026
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FDA scientists warn against expanded peptide access as Kennedy reshapes advisory panel
Federal health scientists are urging caution about expanding access to controversial peptide drugs, even as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reshapes the advisory panel that will consider whether to loosen those ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages but improper dosing leads to real harms
Melatonin—a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America—continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.
Jun 28, 2026
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Legalizing cannabis increases use and addiction, unless it is tightly controlled, says research
Removing criminal penalties for possessing cannabis for personal use, or introducing tightly controlled legalization of cannabis, does not appear to increase levels of cannabis use. However, the commercial sale of cannabis ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Women report poor sleep despite a good night's rest, while men overestimate their own sleep quality
Disturbed sleep is a common problem—and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless. A neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.
Jun 11, 2026
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More steps are linked to more healthful rest for college students, research shows
University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep.
Jun 9, 2026
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Online therapy cuts insomnia and anxiety in adults 65 and older, trial suggests
Cognitive behavioral therapies for insomnia (CBT-I) are increasingly being delivered online to improve accessibility. However, although insomnia and anxiety frequently occur together in older adults, few interventions address ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Veterans with both insomnia and sleep apnea have elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that U.S. military veterans with both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea face a markedly elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, substantially exceeding ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Struggle sleeping? These three common sleep habits are tied to signs of brain aging
How we sleep may have lasting impacts on our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging.
Jun 5, 2026
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