The use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in kids has exploded—up 65% right after the American Academy of Pediatrics gave them the green light in early 2023, and the trend hasn’t slowed down. NBC’s Kate Snow digs into which ages might actually benefit from these medications and what experts are saying about the surge.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline about weight loss drugs—it’s about how quickly they’re being adopted for kids, raising big questions. Are they safe long-term for developing bodies? Who really needs them? The spike in prescriptions suggests parents and doctors are eager for solutions, but the debate over risks and ethics is just heating up.