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InvestigateTV+: Childhood obesity and a possible solution
By Michael Buckner at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
(InvestigateTV) — Millions of children have a condition that can cause lifelong health issues: obesity. InvestigateTV+ examines what doctors call a health crisis as some turn to GLP-1s as a solution. Plus, families learn to live a new normal with a life-threatening disease. Then, we reveal how tw...
Key takeaway In Louisiana, about 21% of kids between six and 17 are living with obesity, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Why this matters in Laredo News
In Laredo , the childhood obesity crisis hits close to home, with Texas' own rates of obesity among children a pressing concern. While the story highlights states with the highest rates, such as Louisiana, it's crucial for local families and healthcare providers to recognize the issue's relevance to our own community. The use of GLP-1s as a potential solution is an interesting development, and it will be worth watching to see if local doctors and healthcare systems begin to adopt this approach. Moreover, the emphasis on finding new ways to live a healthy lifestyle, such as socializing without alcohol, could have a significant impact on Laredo's community events and public health initiatives. As local leaders and residents, we should be looking for ways to support families in making healthy choices and providing resources to combat childhood obesity, a critical step in ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our city's youngest residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? (InvestigateTV) — Millions of children have a condition that can cause lifelong health issues: obesity. InvestigateTV+ examines what doctors call a health crisis as some turn to GLP-1s as a solution. Plus, families learn to live a new normal with a life-threatening disease. Then, we reveal how tw...
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