New Study Links Melatonin and Heart Failure, but Experts Say Don't Panic Yet
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A new study suggests a link between melatonin use and heart failure, but experts caution against overreacting; commenters question the study's methodology and the reporting of its findings.
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XzetaU8Author
2 months ago
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apothegm
2 months ago
Poor science reporting. Did the study address possible causes of correlation such as people who get poor sleep being more prone to both heart failure and melatonin use? Or people with cardiovascular problems being more prone to poor sleep?
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