Published 09/11/2024 2:15:00 p.m.

Novo’s older obesity drug is safe and effective for children, study finds

A study shows that Liraglutide, an obesity drug, is safe and effective for children aged 6 to 11 when used with diet and exercise.
Professor Claudia Fox emphasizes the importance of early intervention for childhood obesity, which can lead to serious health issues if untreated.

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The Independent

Weight-loss drug could be used on children as young as six

Pediatric obesity experts have welcomed the news

09/12/2024 10:47:31 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Novo's older obesity drug is safe and effective for children, study finds

Novo Nordisk's older weight-loss drug Saxenda helped children between the ages of 6 and under 12 reduce their body mass index by 7.4% in a 56-week trial, according to results presented at a medical meeting on Wednesday.

09/11/2024 2:15:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Weight Loss Drug Safe, Effective For Children Under 12, Shows New Study

A weight loss drug has been found to be broadly safe and effective for children under 12 with obesity, according to a small study on Wednesday that was cautiously welcomed by outside experts.

09/11/2024 6:01:56 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Weight-loss drug Saxenda effective for kids as young as 6, study shows

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.

09/10/2024 10:02:45 p.m.·United States

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abc News

Weight-loss drug Saxenda effective for kids as young as 6, study shows

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

09/10/2024 10:02:44 p.m.·United States

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CNN

Weight loss drug liraglutide shows real promise for younger children with obesity, study finds

Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study.

09/10/2024 10:01:19 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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