Severe obesity is already a significant problem for many children, especially since obese children often become obese adults. Could the now popular weight-loss injection drugs be a solution for those under 18? A study of children aged six to 12 suggests that the active ingredient liraglutide is effective and safe in children. So far there’s nothing on the market to help obese kids, according to Daniel Weghuber from the University Hospital of Salzburg, who was not involved in the study. “There is currently no medication for this age group to treat obesity,” he said. Most obese teenagers are alr…