ETFs in Focus as Competition Heats Up in Weight Loss Drug Segment

Global obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1975 and are expected to affect over half the population by 2035, per WHO and Goldman Sachs. Pioneering GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, are now at the forefront of medical advancements in weight management.GLP-1 medications, initially used to treat diabetes, were later discovered to suppress appetite and lead to considerable weight loss. Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs may also slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms in hum ...