Oura's New Apple Hire, Thorne's Sale Process, UPF Backlash

March 19, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

Lifesum research finds 92% of Americans believe ultra-processed foods are engineered to be addictive, with 49% backing tobacco-style regulation

L Catterton reportedly seeking to sell Thorne for up to $4B after taking it private in 2023 for $680M, signaling premium health brands drawing serious buyer attention

Oura hires Apple senior director Brian Lynch as SVP of hardware engineering, adding to leadership team including former Apple health executive and designer