Does your child want to try a weight loss plan? Some programs are tailored for older kids. They may be safe and helpful, but always speak with your child’s doctor before they start a plan of ...

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Novo Nordisk's liraglutide has been approved for children who are at least 12 years old. However, the drug is now being ...

the American Academy of Pediatrics listed new guidelines for treating obesity in those aged two years or older for the first time in 15 years–and the recommendations include weight-loss ...

The blockbuster weight loss sensations that have taken the industry by storm may soon be available for kids as young as six. The manufactures of Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro, the injectables that ...

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the weight-loss program at Children’s National Hospital in D.C. “I am a big believer in medication, and I think that we have been advocating for lifestyle change for a long time and haven’t ...

Weight-loss surgery for children and teens is a relatively new ... However, enrollment in government-funded insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare increased over the study period ...

pediatric endocrinologist at Boston Children’s Hospital adolescent weight loss surgery program. Experts say when left untreated, obesity can cause serious short- and long-term health problems ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics for the first time recommended physicians offer weight-loss drugs for children with obesity, aiming to take early action against an increasingly common condition ...