"No medications are currently approved for the treatment of nonmonogenic, nonsyndromic obesity in children younger than 12 years of age," the study said. "Though the use of liraglutide has been shown to induce weight loss in adults and adolescents with obesity, its safety and ...
Children aged 6 to <12 years who took liraglutide for just over a year experienced a reduction in BMI of 7.4% compared to placebo and experienced improvements in blood pressure and blood sugar control. The results of the SCALE Kids trial, the first study to examine the safety and efficacy o...
“Our study presents impressive outcomes of the longest follow-up of weight-loss surgery during adolescence, which validates bariatric surgery as a safe and effective long-term obesity management strategy,” said lead investigator Justin Ryder, vice chair of research for the Department of Surgery at ...
For the study, researchers analyzed data on more than 6,700 Swedish children who registered for obesity treatment between 1996 and 2019. All received at least one year of obesity treatment prior to age 18. On average, the kids started treatment at age 12 and received around three years of t...
Children aged six to <12 years who took liraglutide for just over a year experienced a reduction in BMI of 7.4% compared to placebo and experienced improvements in blood pressure and blood sugar control. Results of the SCALE Kids Trial
Some kids and teens believe that they are overweight when they are actually in the healthy weight range for their age, or they are even underweight. Our weight and BMI percentile calculator can tell you whether you are overweight, healthy weight, or underweight according to health experts. Your...
It was certainly not for lack of activity… I was always on the go with four kids under the age of 6! Cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, appointments. Repeat. What I wasn’t doing was putting myself first. I didn’t eat well… I either skipped meals or binged later in the evenin...
Weight loss tip #5: For a dessert while eating out, get a kids cup of ice cream or split a dessert. Lori’s Weight Loss Eating Plan! Breakfast: I have 1 cup of hot oat bran cereal or oatmeal. I add 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of fruit such as raspberries, blackberries, or...
Here are some quick and nutritious lunchbox ideas that are perfect for both kids and adults. Tips for Effective Meal Prep Before diving into the recipes, here are some tips to make your meal prep efficient and stress-free: Plan Your Menu: Dedicate a few minutes each week to plan your ...
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.