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Global Wellness News™ | October 1st, 2026

Dubai’s longevity strategy to bring in over Dh35 billion in next decade: Sheikh Hamdan

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said newly approved Dubai Longevity Authority’s strategy aims to contribute more than Dh35 billion to Dubai economy over next decade

The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets

At the World Sauna Congress in Oslo, NPR’s Will Stone covers how scientists and enthusiasts are exploring heat exposure as a growing global trend to boost wellbeing and fight social isolation.

Oura becomes latest US IPO hopeful to delay listing as market jitters deepen

Smart ring maker Oura on Tuesday postponed its ​US initial public offering, the latest high-profile IPO hopeful to shelve its plans as volatile markets dampen investor appetite ‌for new listings.

The longevity boom is getting ahead of the science

Billions are pouring into anti-ageing biotech, but manipulating ageing has risks we are only beginning to understand.

Tiny Health Raises $33M to Scale Microbiome Intelligence Across the Lifespan – Femtech Insider

Tiny Health has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed Series B led by B Capital, bringing its total funding to $46 million. The round included existing investors Spero Ventures, The Venture City, Overwater Ventures, as well as new backers Black Opal Ventures, Denver Ventures, Pave Health Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Gaingels, and Pari Passu Ventures.

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