Nutrition

A new study reports that about one in six children taking GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, developed nutritional deficiencies while on the drugs. The findings raise concerns that appetite suppression and reduced intake may leave some children short on key nutrients, prompting calls for closer monitoring of children prescribed these increasingly used weight-loss medications.

A new Norwegian science news report describes research showing that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 increasingly turn to AI tools instead of Google for information and answers. Researchers say the shift is happening quickly, but its effects on how young people learn, judge sources and handle misinformation are not yet understood, prompting calls for closer study of the consequences.

A new study has connected the use of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications in children with nutritional deficiencies, according to Scripps News, which published an interactive report on the findings. The drugs, widely prescribed to minors amid rising childhood obesity rates, may leave young users short of key nutrients. The findings add to ongoing debate over the safety and supervision of GLP-1 treatment in pediatric patients.

A newly published review suggests that for certain people, reducing protein intake could be better for heart health, challenging the common assumption that more protein is always beneficial. The findings, highlighted under the headline 'In a heartbeat,' point to a potential rethink of dietary protein recommendations for some groups, prompting discussion among nutrition watchers about who might benefit from eating less protein and what this means for mainstream dietary advice.

The Pentagon is asking for $30 million to develop an AI-powered lie detector, according to an MIT Technology Review report. The proposed funding has drawn attention for its civil-liberties and accuracy implications, with observers questioning how reliable AI deception detection could be and what uses the military has planned for the technology.