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Global Wellness News™ | August 20th, 2026

Is Traveling for Stargazing the Next Big Wellness Craze? These Hotels Are Betting on It

A growing body of research confirms the link between stargazing and wellness, and this slate of new properties are offering the chance to reset.

Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup Neko Health opens first US office, in New York | TechCrunch

The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify’s founder will officially launch in New York in about a month.

Happy Health Raises $75M for Smart Ring-Powered Sleep Diagnostics

Born as a mood tracker, Happy Health’s ring pivoted toward clinical applications, securing FDA clearance as a medical device.

Oberoi partners with Bhartiya to launch 20 uber-luxury wellness lifestyle resorts | spabusiness.com news

EIH Limited, the company that owns and operates Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, has formed a partnership with the hospitality division of Indian conglomerate Bhartiya Group to develop and operate 20 “uber-luxury lifestyle resorts” in India and international destinations.

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