Gyms Become Third Places, Medtronic Expands Wearables, GLP-1 Use Surges
July 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
Gallup survey finds 11% of US adults now take GLP-1s for weight loss, nearly quadruple 2024, as compounded versions gain share on cost
American Time Use Survey shows only 30% of adults socialize daily as gyms and studios grow 60% over 15 years, filling the social gap
Medtronic partners with Corsano Health to bring FDA-cleared multi-parameter wearable to hospitals, moving continuous monitoring into clinical care
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