In a phase 3 clinical trial, liraglutide was shown to reduce the body mass index in children ages 6 to 11 with obesity, according to a study published Sept. 10 in The New England Journal of Medicine.

If you’re looking into weight loss drugs, liraglutide has no doubt popped up. It’s a diabetes and weight loss medication sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda. Read on for everything you need ...