Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

The few times I've taken any amount of melatonin, I felt groggy and "hungover" for hours the following day. My body's adverse reaction to melatonin seems to defeat the purpose of taking it in the ...

The new structure incorporates chemical groups called sulfonates to make it compatible with water, allowing it to function in real-world water systems, like rivers or wastewater. It uses a natural ...

Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads; they are dynamic ecosystems where human interactions, cultural values and collective aspirations converge. In this context, those in ...

New research shows high levels of one unexpected addition: BTMPS, an industrial chemical used as an adhesive in the production of plastics, was found in the illicit fentanyl supply in the US.

Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. Often known as the central science, it is a creative discipline chiefly concerned ...

Mice lacking BCL6 had 40% less muscle mass than their healthy counterparts, and the muscle they did have was compromised both in structure and function. However, when the researchers increased the ...

It may be hard to define a melatonin overdose because no standard or safe dose has been established. However, in large amounts, melatonin supplements may disrupt sleep cycles and cause other acute ...

Sleep problems can aggravate anxiety, and melatonin may help treat sleep issues. There is also some evidence that melatonin may help improve anxiety symptoms. Melatonin is a hormone produced by ...

Even though melatonin isn't a sedative, it helps your body get back in tune with your natural sleep/wake cycle. A 2022 study in JAMA found that melatonin supplementation has increased five-fold in ...

Sustainability and climate change should be included in the way chemistry is taught - so we brought key stakeholders to discuss what the best way to do that looks like. Dr Siân Fussell, Dr Layla ...