Use of weight-loss drugs soars among children, young adults

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The use of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy is soaring among adolescents and young adults, according to new research.

These drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, are transforming the lives of many, including 17-year-old Israel McKenzie from Tennessee, who lost 110 pounds in nine months.

"I was in a really dark place," said McKenzie, who weighed 335 pounds despite efforts to diet and exe