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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug.(Uncredited / ASSOCIATED PRESS) Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly ...

Weight-Loss Drug Saxenda Effective for Kids as Young as 6, Study Shows A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with ...