Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | June 16th, 2026

The New Billionaire Bet Isn’t AI – It’s Longevity Biotech

As AI transforms biology, longevity startups are attracting investors, advancing toward clinical milestones, and reshaping the future of aging research.

Our favorite health trackers are disappearing – and that’s the point

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here’s why.

Victor Wembanyama Rejects Multimillion-Dollar Soda Endorsements

laying the long game, athletes are partnering with brands that support performance and longevity rather than undermine it.

‘Demonized, called hysterical’: the rise of witchcraft retreats where US women go to defy man and church

In an age of spiritual isolation, witches are flocking to the woods of Ireland and elsewhere to form covens of ‘sisterhood’

The Portal Raises $5M for ‘Human Flourishing’ Clubs

The Portal has raised $5 million to open a 15,000-square-foot Austin club this fall, joining a wave of members-only wellness concepts.

Curated Global Wellness News is posted every Tuesday and Thursday on the Industry News section of the GWS website. Sign up to receive weekly industry news, trends and updates from the Global Wellness Summit.