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

They said toxicology results revealed the boy had the drugs in him. Police said employees of the Schuylkill County Office of Children and Youth Services responded to the hospital and took custody of a ...

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Liraglutide lowered body mass, slowed weight gain and improved health markers in kids ages 6-11, according to research presented Sept. 10 at a medical conference and published in the New England ...

Evidence shows that blockbuster weight-loss medications can reduce obesity even in children aged 6–11, but their long-term ...

"The interest and use of cannabis-based medicines has increased, including in children with complex health concerns like ...

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are frequently prescribed to suppress stomach acid in patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Research suggests that doctors can help patients reduce pain by giving them virtual reality games to play during medical ...

Health experts are raising alarms after a significant increase in calls to poison control related to highly caffeinated energy drinks.

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

Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got ...

There are seven FDA-approved weight loss medications currently available. These medications are safe and effective and have minimal side effects.