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Global Wellness News™ | May 4th, 2023
Michelle Obama Starts Food-and-Drinks Company Aimed at Fighting Childhood Obesity
In the latest issue, The Future of Everything explores what’s ahead for education, from the pandemic’s long-lasting impact on a generation of students to new roles for tech in teaching reading.
Jenny Craig tells employees it will shut its doors
Jenny Craig will close its doors after four decades in the weight loss and nutrition business, according to internal communications to employees reviewed by NBC News. In an email sent to employees late Tuesday, the company said it will close “due to its inability to secure additional financing.”
Biolytica scoops $5.8 million to build out revolutionary AI-driven longevity platform
Swiss-based longevity startup Biolytica announced today that it has successfully secured funding totalling CHF 5.25m (US$5.8m) from the Max imon Longevity Co-Investment Fund. Biolytica’s focus is its Biolytica NEXUS health data platform, a revolutionary AI-driven analytics platform that aggregates, visualizes and analyzes a whole raft of data, including genomics, blood, microbiome and epigenetic biomarkers, wearable devices, lifestyle data and more.
OLIPOP, Prebiotic Soda Makers Scale Up
Functional beverages are booming, and Big Soda is circling. Bubbling up. Consumers want low-sugar, gut health-boosting drinks. And prebiotic soda maker OLIPOP is cashing in. According to founder and CEO Ben Goodwin, the company already turned down takeover offers from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, opting to double down instead.
Practice Better Announces $27 Million Growth Investment to
Transform How Wellness Professionals Empower Their Clients to Live Better
Practice Better , a leading, all-in-one practice management software platform for health and wellness professionals, announced today that it has raised a $27 million growth investment led byFive Elms Capital and follows a $1 million investment from Disruption Ventures in 2021.
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