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...
New York City-based weight loss doctor Sue Decotiis argued that it's essential to keep in mind that a very young child is not feeding themselves, and that families need to evaluate what their kids are eating first and foremost. "There’s a procedure doctors should be follo...
The obesity medication liraglutide was found to be safe and effective for children aged 6 to under 12 years, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain, from September 9 to 13. The findings we...
Weight Loss Program for Kids at EMMC Works to Boost Confidence, Teach Healthy LifestylesLast year, Jeremiah Coon, 12, often found himself asking friendsat school for their lunch...Feulner, Natalie
Researchers found that both major types of weight-loss surgery, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, had similar results. These findings show that weight-loss surgery is under-utilized in teenagers, the researchers concluded. Nearly 5 million teenagers are eligible for weight-loss surgery, but only...
About 1,070 children had a good response to their weight-loss treatment, and another 1,500 lost enough weight that they were no longer consideredobese, researchers found. Compared to kids who didn'tlose weight, those children with a good response had a: ...
Weight-loss experts said the findings suggest doctors should give liraglutide a try with their youngest patients. “Because treating children and adolescents living with obesity has the potential to have longer-lasting health benefits, although these medications are currently costly, their value for redu...
Losing weight is never easy for anyone, but it is especially difficult for kids who do not always have the nutrition and exercise knowledge needed to drop some pounds.
Weight-Loss Camps for Youth In this review of available weight-loss camps for youth, look closely for the overall uniqueness of each camp. Some of the camps do not allow any screen time while others offer it during the camper's 'free choice' time. Some are wilderne... Anonymous - 《...
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 ...