Melatonin commonly taken by kids not a magic bullet, pediatricians say

New research says it's becoming "exceedingly common" for children and teens in the U.S. to take melatonin supplements for sleep, a trend some Canadian pediatricians are watching with caution in this country.

Melatonin commonly taken by kids not a magic bullet, pediatricians say
A child sleeps in a bed with a teddy bear.

New research says it's becoming "exceedingly common" for children and teens in the U.S. to take melatonin supplements for sleep, a trend some Canadian pediatricians are watching with caution in this country.