Are we giving our kids weight loss jabs?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 1 hour 9 minutes

Experts say GLP-1 injections are one option to treat obesity among children, as explained by Dr. Reham Ghanim, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Metabolic.

Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi have also discovered a protein that could further explain why some people gain weight more easily than others.

And what is the secret to a lasting marriage? Dr. Sarah Rasmi of Thrive Wellbeing Centre says it may actually be a lot simpler than you think.

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