The children taking Wegovy
Should teens be given weight-loss drugs?
The Story · The Times
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Show Notes
Since January, one clinic in the UK has started prescribing the weight-loss medication Wegovy to 12-17 year-olds. For some, the results have been life-changing. But without evidence about the long-term impacts, is it safe?
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Guest: Roisin Kelly, commissioning editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Taryn Siegel.
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