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:

• 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

• Eli Health unveils instant saliva-based tests for testosterone and progesterone at $8 per test, with results in minutes and Q1 rollout ahead

• Mark Mastrov and LongRange Capital reacquire 24 Hour Fitness, with plans to upgrade clubs for strength and recovery while preparing for international growth

• Smart ring shipments jumped 50% in 2025, outpacing smartwatches as Oura explores digital IDs and payments beyond health tracking

• 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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