A Melatonin Patch May Help Shift Workers Sleep During the Day

A nicotine patch is commonly used by people who want to quit smoking. A small dose of nicotine enters the blood by being absorbed through the skin.Can this method of “transdermal delivery” be used for a sleep aid such as melatonin? A new report provides positive results from a small study.The study involved eight people. They were given an eight-hour opportunity to sleep during the daytime. This