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More Kids Taking Medication; Obesity Blamed

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Drug therapy is increasingly being used to treat children and teens with obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression, a new study shows.

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Tags: Heart Disease, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Drug, Children's Health, Teen Health

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