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February 4, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Lotus Health AI raises $41M to scale free primary care platform monetized through sponsorships, using doctor-in-the-loop model as AI becomes front door to care Midi Health raises $100M Series D at $1B+ valuation, expanding beyond menopause into metabolic and musculoskeletal care while treating 25K+ patients weekly Fitbit co-founders unveil Luffu, an "intelligent family care system" organizing health info across kids, parents, and pets to reduce caregiver mental load More from Fitt: Fitt...

February 3, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Unbound opens preventative health club in London blending diagnostics with coffee shop, listening bar, and community events — positioning longevity as shared practice, not tracked metrics Nike relaunches ACG as standalone outdoor-performance brand with trail footwear, elite athletes, and first retail location in Beijing as trail running explodes Peloton cuts 11% of workforce concentrated in engineering and enterprise teams following slow AI-powered hardware sales and $100M cost-cutting plan Sekra, backed by Uber founder Travis Kalanick, raises $12.5M...

Today, I'm joined by Michelle Larivee, founder & CEO of WTHN. With five NYC clinics and a recent Ulta Beauty launch, WTHN is modernizing acupuncture — offering personalized TCM treatment plans and tools to address bodily dysfunction at its root. In this episode, we discuss taking ancient healing practices mainstream. We also cover: Ulta and Canyon Ranch partnerships The healthcare-meets-wellness studio model Breaking down barriers like myths, access, and education   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co...

January 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Hims & Hers airs Super Bowl spot titled "Rich People Live Longer," framing consumer health as response to structural inequity in preventive care access Climatic raises $10M seed round to launch first daily lung health system backed by Mount Sinai research, creating new wellness category AG1 announces Hugh Jackman as global ambassador as Bryan Johnson publicly criticizes the brand, sparking debate over clinical evidence and supplement credibility More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks...

January 29, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Sword Health acquires Kaia Health for $285M, expanding AI Care platform into Germany's 70M+ person reimbursement system Flo Health and Mayo Clinic study finds U.S. women lag behind UK, Canada, and Australia in recognizing perimenopause symptoms Life Biosciences receives FDA clearance for first human trial of partial cellular reprogramming, targeting glaucoma using gene therapy More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it me...

January 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Anta Sports buys 29% stake in Puma for $1.8B, becoming largest shareholder and positioning as global challenger to Nike Top tennis players told to remove Whoop devices at Australian Open as Grand Slams debate fairness of real-time data access Kevin Hart joins Burn Boot Camp as equity partner and franchisee, opening own location as part of growing wellness portfolio Ulta Beauty pilots Wellness by Ulta Beauty concept, expanding into supplements, sexual wellness, and recovery with...

January 27, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: P&G acquires Wonderbelly, the digestive wellness brand with distribution at CVS and Target, moving to reposition digestive health as wellness  Once Upon a Farm kicks off IPO roadshow targeting $200M+ raise at $760M valuation, testing whether premium mission-driven food brands can sustain consumer trust and growth Life Time reports preliminary Q4 & FY25 earnings, with revenue up 14% as revenue per member jumps double digits, planning to open 12-14 large-format clubs in 2026 New racket sport T...

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Muthu Alagappan, founder & CEO of Counsel Health.   Counsel Health is an AI-native virtual care platform combining medical AI with human doctors to provide accessible, high-quality guidance at a fraction of traditional costs.   In this episode, we discuss building the new front door to care.   We also cover:   AI-native primary care via messaging AI vs. human roles in clinical decisions Redefining cost and access for personalized medicine   Subscribe to the podcast → insider...

January 23, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Amazon launches Health AI for One Medical members, using LLMs to reference medical records and coordinate care as AI shifts from informational tools to embedded care coordination Lululemon pauses online sales of Get Low leggings after complaints they weren't "squat proof," marking latest quality issue amid leadership uncertainty and founder Chip Wilson's criticism New study finds sleeping fewer than seven hours per night impacts lifespan more than poor diet, inactivity, or loneliness — second only to smoking — yet...

January 22, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: AO Ventures invests in Padel Haus as the New York-based club operator expects U.S. padel players to double by 2030 Ammortal adds seven athletes including Mike Trout and Freddie Freeman as ambassadors and investors, with recovery chambers now installed across NFL and MLB teams NOBULL raises $50M at $1B valuation with Tom Brady shutting down TB12 to launch NOBULL Nutrition, expanding beyond apparel into grass-fed protein and electrolytes Ultra raises $11M led by Left...

January 21, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Eventbrite reports 79% of Gen Z and millennials plan to attend more in-person events in 2026, gravitating toward spontaneous formats like run clubs and sauna raves over curated programming Meta puts Supernatural VR fitness app into maintenance mode, ending new content after layoffs and strategic shift toward AI, signaling broader risk for VR fitness category Merge Labs, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, raises $252M to develop brain-computer interfaces starting with medical applications before expanding to consumer use<...

January 20, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Bathhouse expands with eight new locations over two years, entering Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, and more as recovery destinations blend hospitality and community Peloton and Respin Health report 84% symptom improvement in 60-day menopause program, positioning fitness platforms as legitimate care complements World Economic Forum warns global sports economy could lose $1.6T by 2050 due to declining activity and climate risk, calling for sport as preventative health infrastructure David Beckham's IM8 crosses $100M in first-year ARR, betting...

Today, I'm joined by Carter Barnhart, CEO and co-founder of Charlie Health.   Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient treatment for serious mental health and substance use disorders — serving children, teens, and adults across 40 states.   In this episode, we discuss making life-saving behavioral healthcare accessible at scale.   We also cover:   Securing over 850 insurance contracts Proving the ROI of virtual intensive treatment Leveraging group-based connection for healing Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Su...

January 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: EGYM merges with Playlist (Mindbody and ClassPass parent) to create $7.5B platform backed by $785M, turning fragmented fitness tools into unified OS Verdane makes largest-ever investment in Clue a women's health and period tracking app with100M+ global downloads Ultrahuman partners with Click Therapeutics to launch migraine tool integrating wearable data with digital therapeutics Cancer survival rate hits historic 70% with survivors expected to exceed 22M by 2035, creating new demand for long-term survivorship care <...

January 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Gallup survey finds 29% of Americans say healthcare cost is the nation's most urgent health problem, with 23% calling the U.S. system "in a state of crisis" Fullscript and Oura partner to integrate smart ring data into clinical workflows for 125,000 providers, turning wearables into everyday decision-making tools NVIDIA and Eli Lilly announce AI innovation lab with plans to invest up to $1B over five years to reinvent drug discovery and manufacturing Nike signs pro pickleballer...

January 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Neko Health plans to open its first U.S. location in NYC this spring, bringing its 60-minute preventative body scan to the U.S. after raising $260M and logging 300K+ global signups Tom Brady named Chief Wellness Officer of eMed's GLP-1 care platform, joining athletes like Serena Williams and Charles Barkley in endorsing weight-loss and wellness brands Pomelo Care raises $92M Series C at $1.7B valuation to expand from maternity into women's and children's care, already...

January 13, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Strava prepares to go public with Goldman Sachs leading the process, as it evolves from social fitness app to Athlete OS OpenAI and Anthropic announced new healthcare and consumer health-focused features as AI shifts from answering questions to transforming care  Target announces 30% expansion of its wellness division, positioning itself as discovery and distribution engine for supplements, protein, and better-for-you food Good Culture lands majority investment from L Catterton at a $500M+ valuation, riding the p...

Today, I'm joined by Sunita Mohanty, co-founder & CEO of Vibrant Practice.   Fixing healthcare's foundational flaws, Vibrant Practice is building the AI-native electronic health record for preventative longevity practices — with tools built for personalized, data-driven care.   In this episode, we discuss building the operating system for modern medicine.   We also cover:   What human-in-the-loop healthcare looks like Why current EHRs fail forward-thinking clinicians Moving from insurance-based to consumer-centered models   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Sub...

January 9, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: FDA says non-medical health data from consumer wearables won't face oversight as long as products don't claim clinical use, giving fitness and recovery brands more freedom to ship F45 Training partners with Joi + Blokes for official diagnostics and personalized supplements, integrating lab testing and hormone data to extend its role beyond workouts McKinsey and Business of Fashion research shows consumers prioritizing belonging over hype, with community moving from marketing tactic to distribution layer as wellness becomes...

January 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Trump administration releases new dietary guidelines backed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., recommending avoidance of ultra-processed foods and added sugars while endorsing red meat and full-fat dairy Eli Health unveils instant saliva-based tests for testosterone and progesterone at $8 per test, with results in minutes and Q1 rollout ahead Mark Mastrov and LongRange Capital reacquire 24 Hour Fitness, with plans to upgrade clubs for strength and recovery while preparing for international growth Smart ring shipments jumped 50...