Severe obesity is already a significant problem for many children, especially since obese children often become obese adults. Could the now popular weight-loss injection drugs be a solution for those under 18?

Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study.

Among patients receiving persistent medication at one year, 61% of patients prescribed semaglutide for obesity achieved at least 10% weight reduction as compared to 23.1% among those prescribed semaglutide for T2D, 28.6% liraglutide for obesity, and 12.3% liraglutide for T2D groups.

However, the research found that exercising helped preserve bone loss. Experts said that the findings may apply to other GLP-1s, such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic. A rapid drop in weight can result in a loss of bone density,

By JONEL ALECCIA 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 diet and exercise, a small new study shows. Liraglutide

Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election The maker of a weight loss drug has asked regulators to allow them to expand the use of the medication down to the age of six.