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Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled

Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

Study Finds Sustained Remission of Obesity-related Conditions a Decade After Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery - News Center

Over half of the teens who underwent bariatric surgery showed sustained weight loss and resolution of obesity-related conditions after ten years.

Meet the teens who have lost weight on Ozempic-like drugs - slimming down to stay alive

Semaglutide has been approved by the FDA for weight loss in obese youngsters 12 and up.
Weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are being used to help teenagers struggling with obesity.

Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled

Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

Study Finds Sustained Remission of Obesity-related Conditions a Decade After Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery - News Center

Over half of the teens who underwent bariatric surgery showed sustained weight loss and resolution of obesity-related conditions after ten years.

Meet the teens who have lost weight on Ozempic-like drugs - slimming down to stay alive

Semaglutide has been approved by the FDA for weight loss in obese youngsters 12 and up.
Weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are being used to help teenagers struggling with obesity.
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Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus 'seems to be gearing up for wider impact'

A Canadian teenager is critically ill with a presumptive case of bird flu with an unknown source of infection.

'World-first' study examines period pain in teens

The study aims to explore the connection between period pain in teens and potential chronic pain development.
Period pain is common but often underestimated, affecting teenagers' daily lives significantly.

Substance Use Prevention in Teens With ADHD

Untreated ADHD in teens increases risks for substance use and addiction, but awareness and proper understanding can help manage this.

Ask the doctor: Why do my teenage son's feet smell so bad and what can we do about it?

Bromhidrosis in adolescents can be addressed through hygiene adjustments and topical treatments, despite common cleaning practices.

YouTube to restrict teenagers' exposure to videos about weight and fitness

YouTube will limit recommendations of idealized fitness and body image content to teenagers to address potential harm from repeated viewing.

The Impact of Drugs on the Teenage Brain

Teenagers must understand the impacts of drug abuse on their developing brains for informed decision-making.

Teen girls' stunning smartphone usage revealed in new study: 'Serious'

Teen girls spending excessive time on smartphones may be addicted to social media, impacting overall health and wellbeing negatively.
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