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Global Wellness News™ | November 18th, 2025

SKIMS Valued at $5B Amid Wellness Push

Set to surpass $1B in net sales this year, it’ll use fresh capital to expand its activewear focus and retail presence.

Sauerkraut, Kimchi and…Gut Nuts? Fermented Foods Are Having a Moment

Companies race to deliver products while research grows on potential health benefits
Read the article on The Wall Street Journal >

NextSense Lands $16M To Launch Brain-Health, Sleep-Optimizing Earbuds

NextSense has raised $16 million to launch wearable EEG Smartbuds to improve sleep and optimize brain health.

THC gummies and drinks face ban under provision in government spending bill

A little-noticed provision tucked into the federal spending bill signed by President Trump could upend the THC industry.

Hims & Hers Launches ‘Labs’ to Expand Into Data-Driven Diagnostics – Global Cosmetics News

Hims & Hers has rolled out Labs, a diagnostics platform offering up to 120 biomarker tests and personalized action plans through its app.

WeightWatchers lifeline as company set to offer Wegovy anti-obesity pill

Weight loss pills from Novo and rival Eli Lilly are under consideration
Read the article on The Independent UK >

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