Three doctors have expressed concerns to Newsweek about weight loss drugs for children, with research suggesting an initial ...

The use of antiemetics (medications that prevent nausea and vomiting) has been controversial for children with gastroenteritis. While antiemetics can cause adverse events, including more diarrhea ...

If your child is vomiting and has diarrhea for more than 2 days, it’s important to consult a medical professional. There are over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications available for ...

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 ...

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as ...

Classification, Proposed Site of Action, Usual Dose, and Adverse Effects of Selected Antiemetic Drugs a ... nausea and vomiting has not been sufficiently studied. d Children who weigh >10 kg ...

A cause of concern to many is the practice of prescribing medications that were originally developed for adults to children. The increase in diagnoses of psychiatric conditions in children ...

Government and medical system failures have created a void in addiction treatment for young Washingtonians during a ...

GLP-1 appetite-suppressing drug Liraglutide, sold under the names Victoza and Saxenda among others, was found to be "safe and ...

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health conditions, bullying, and self-esteem issues. Are weight loss drugs the answer ...

The obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years ... Gastrointestinal side effects (eg nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) were the most common and occurred ...

Gastrointestinal side effects including nausea and vomiting were reported in 80% of kids who received the drug, compared with ...