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Weight loss jabs are safe for obese teenagers, WHO announces

Weight loss jabs are safe for obese teenagers, WHO announces
The Telegraph Wednesday 07 October 2026, 07:00 UTC By Maeve Cullinan 1 min read
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The move forms part of the first set of global guidelines for the treatment of obese children and adolescents

The move forms part of the first set of global guidelines for the treatment of obese children and adolescents
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