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Global Wellness News™ | February 17th, 2026

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war

First and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions

‘Punk wellness’: China’s stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails

In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken — the first step to ordering the house special, a bespoke

The business of not ageing: Why people are spending $1,300 on longevity treatments

The growing longevity industry is selling a big aspiration – the ability to slow your biological clock, but how credible is this?

New Hormone Monitoring Wearable Could Shake Up Women’s Health Tracking

Two Stanford graduates have created a new wearable designed specifically for women to monitor and report on hormone levels. The device, called Clair, is a response to women being consistently dism…

World of HR: Employers in the UK are getting creative with wellness benefits

Unique perks like apiaries, office saunas, and “life leave” aim to help workers maintain a zen mindset.

GravityLabs: $17 Million Series A Closed To Advance U.S. Expansion For Its AI-Powered Health App

GravityLabs announced it has raised $17 million in a Series A financing as the AI-powered healthcare startup accelerates plans to enter the U.S. market, including opening an office, relocating key personnel, and hiring locally. The company said the round included participation from SBVA and Goodwater Capital, Atinum Investment, and institutional investors, including NAVER, DSC Investment, and Bass Ventures, bringing GravityLabs’ total funding to $25 million.

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