Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | August 7th, 2025

Gates Foundation pledges $2.5 billion to women’s health initiatives

Breaking: The Gates Foundation said it would commit $2.5 billion through 2030 to support women’s health initiatives, its largest funding commitment ever to the issue.

Consumers, Brands Seek Scientific Co-Signs

Armed with content, credentials, and community, celeb doctors and biohackers are forgoing endorsements to launch full-stack companies.

Saudi Arabia’s New Tourism Play Trades Skyscrapers for Nature

A mountainous province the size of Austria is luring luxury hoteliers and intrepid travelers with its dramatic peaks and culture-packed valleys—a boon for the country’s ambitious tourism goals.
Read the article on Bloomberg >

The Drink of the Summer Is a ‘Billion Dollar Smoothie’

At high-end stores and summer pop-ups, smoothies are now selling for eye-popping prices, boasting ingredients that wellness enthusiasts can’t resist and makers say are worth the price
Read the article on the Wall Street Journal >

Dubai Mallathon kicks off to turn malls into fitness hubs

Additional services include free health check-ups, nutritional consultations, and access to healthy food options

Martha Stewart enters longevity skin care race at 84 with Elm Biosciences

The businesswoman and TV personality has worked with dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, who worked with Hailey Bieber on Rhode, to create the new collection

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