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Demi, a 16-year-old from Michigan, found herself in a challenging situation. Despite being an active participant in high school sports, her weight refused to budge. The continuous bullying and struggle with body image led her down a path of depression. Desperate for a solution, she turned to a new ally - weight-loss drugs. "I'd look in the mirror and cry,” Demi confessed. "I truly hated my body." In March 2023, Demi discovered a potential solution to her weight problems - a diabetes medication called semaglutide. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for young individuals aged 12 and above, semaglutide is an active ingredient in both Wegovy and Ozempic. These drugs, traditionally used for Type 2 diabetes, have shown promising results in weight loss. However, it's importan...

The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on communities across the United States, and a particularly devastating aspect of this crisis is the increasing number of children overdosing on fentanyl. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become alarmingly prevalent in the illicit drug market, often leading to tragic and fatal consequences for young children. Every overdose death is a heartbreaking loss, but when it involves a child, the pain and devastation are amplified. One such tragic story is that of Jaxson, a two-year-old boy who lost his life due to fentanyl poisoning. His father, Edwin Suda, recalls the devastating moment when he discovered his son's lifeless body. Jaxson's mother, Lauren Baker, had ingested fentanyl and unknowingly exposed Jaxson to the drug, resulting in his...

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Meet the teens who lost weight with drugs like Ozempic

Children Overdosing on Fentanyl: A Rising Crisis