• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
VIDEO: New study on the use of diet pills among girls
2:09
  • wellness
  • January 15, 2024

New study on the use of diet pills among girls

ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton explains a new study that shows one in 10 adolescent girls are estimated to have used diet pills, laxatives or diuretics in their lifetime to try and lose weight.

Up Next in wellness

The struggles of seasonal affective disorder

The struggles of seasonal affective disorder

January 13, 2024
ADHD prescriptions surge for young adults, women during pandemic

ADHD prescriptions surge for young adults, women during pandemic

January 12, 2024
Study shows increase of diet pill, laxative use by teen girls

Study shows increase of diet pill, laxative use by teen girls

January 13, 2024

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News