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Weight-loss drugs show promise for children with obesity, but doctors say questions remain

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Doctors say GLP-1 drugs can be an effective treatment, but research does continue into what long-term use means for children.

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1s for children (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    The World Health Organization recommended diet, exercise and counseling over popular weight-loss drugs Wednesday in its first global guidelines addressing rising obesity among younger children.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Weight-loss drugs show promise for children with obesity, but doctors say questions remain (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Doctors say GLP-1 drugs can be an effective treatment, but research does continue into what long-term use means for children.

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