
Fitt Insider Fitt Insider Daily Brief: January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
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Trump administration releases new dietary guidelines backed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., recommending avoidance of ultra-processed foods and added sugars while endorsing red meat and full-fat dairy
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Eli Health unveils instant saliva-based tests for testosterone and progesterone at $8 per test, with results in minutes and Q1 rollout ahead
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Mark Mastrov and LongRange Capital reacquire 24 Hour Fitness, with plans to upgrade clubs for strength and recovery while preparing for international growth
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Smart ring shipments jumped 50% in 2025, outpacing smartwatches as Oura explores digital IDs and payments beyond health tracking
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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill launches nationwide as first oral GLP-1 for weight loss at $149/month through pharmacies and telehealth providers
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