GLP-1 prescriptions are soaring for younger children despite the medications not being approved for this age group. Are they safe and effective in these children?

For many parents, giving children their prescribed medicine can turn into a daily struggle, especially when the medicine ...

Despite a nearly 600% surge in adolescent GLP-1 prescriptions, the WHO says they may pose critical safety risks to growing bodies.

The number of children taking GLP-1 drugs has exploded in the years since doctors started prescribing it to them. A new study published today by NYU Langone found that GLP-1 prescriptions given to ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. As a coach helping families navigate diet culture and eating ...

When Carey Moreno-Hunt started taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug about three years ago, she knew right away that she would talk to her four children about it. Their family has always been very open with ...

The growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound is having some unfortunate consequences. Namely, that some people, including children, are overdosing on the medications. This week, ...

Medications for children can come in many forms. There aren’t significant differences in the effectiveness between the forms. Chewable medications and oral tablets may not be suitable until children ...

Certain SSRI medications, such as Lexapro or Prozac, have been approved for use in children for mental health conditions. Medication is often reserved for moderate-to-severe cases. It may work best ...