Aug 7, 2026
August 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
Bank of America spends $250M+ annually on GLP-1s, roughly 13% of its healthcare budget, as employers reframe the drugs as a productivity investment
Peloton posts its first-ever annual net profit after a years-long turnaround, though weaker guidance on soft hardware demand sent shares lower
Planet Fitness lowers its profit outlook on slower member sign-ups, betting a potential wave of oral GLP-1 users could drive new gym growth
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