Doctors use weight loss drugs to treat childhood obesity in kids as young as 12 [2UNVfJ3p2cR]

Doctors use weight loss drugs to treat childhood obesity in kids as young as 12 [2UNVfJ3p2cR]

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NBC's Vicky Nguyen sat down with a 16-year-old girl to discuss her weight-loss journey with Wegovy, an FDA approved weight loss drug for kids as young as 12 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends weight loss drugs as an option to treat obesity in children, which is at 22% in ages 12 to 19. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit NBCNews.Com: Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: nbcnews.com/newsletters #WeightLoss #Teens #Obesity #weight crusher keto gummies #diet pills for hashimotos #ree drummond weight loss gummy #aloe vera diet pills