Doctor Warns Against Rising Use Of Melatonin By Children

Doctors are warning parents about the growing use of melatonin by children. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torres says that short-term use in children appears to be safe, but that long-term effects are unclear. He also recommends different strategies for parents to try to help their children fall asleep without medicine.

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