Severely obese teens turn to surgery, new weight loss drugs | National and World News

A small but growing group of young teens are turning to drastic — and controversial — treatments to lose large amounts of weight, things like body-altering surgery and new drugs that rewire metabolism. Children and their parents who've chosen those options say the aggressive measures are necessary after years of ineffective diets and exercise programs.

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