The drugs mimic hormones that affect appetite, feelings of fullness and digestion. Researchers found that kids who took the drug for more than a year reduced their body mass index – a measure of ...

Scientists don't really know yet how the hormone-mimicking medications might work in kids' developing bodies ... Read next BI Tech Memo An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down.

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health conditions, bullying, and self-esteem issues. Are weight loss drugs the answer ...

ADHD medications are safe for most children ages 6 years and older. A doctor may prescribe a stimulant or nonstimulant. Doctors often recommend behavioral therapy too. Some children may outgrow ...

They provide guidance for treatment of children as young as 2 and through the teen years. The guidelines acknowledge that obesity is complex and tied to access to nutritious foods and health care ...

As the drugs, which are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have gained name recognition among adults, they’ve also become more and more popular with children and adolescents. Doctors say early ...

Most statin drugs are FDA-approved for children and teens under age 18, but only if they have a genetic condition that cause extremely high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Yet in 2009 ...

Medication helps many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it's not a cure-all, as our survey of 934 parents revealed. We found that most of the families turned to ...

Ask 10 parents how they treat their children's ADHD, and you're likely to get 10 different answers. That's because treatment for ADHD is personalized. Kids have different symptoms, and treatment ...