Fitness & Nutrition News

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will help the global food community restore consumer confidence in two keynote sessions at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, the leading food science and innovation expo being held July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago. “Building Trust: Scientific Consensus and Policy for a Safer Food Future” will...

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hepta, a liquid biopsy company developing blood tests for chronic disease, today announced clinical data showing its blood test more accurately identifies metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) patients eligible for treatment than the three non-invasive tests recommended by current clinical guidelines: FIB-4, ELF, and FibroScan. The 528-patient, multi-cohort study will be presented at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EAS...

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterOuai!, a new hydration brand founded by Supergoop! creator Holly Thaggard and her son Will Thaggard, launches today with a focus on rethinking one of the most overlooked aspects of daily wellness: the packaging behind the water we drink. Built on a prevention-first philosophy and developed with a materials-first approach, WaterOuai! introduces pure artesian water sourced from the Edwards Aquifer, a 70-million-year-old limestone formation in the Texas Hill Coun...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Signos Inc., the company behind the first FDA-cleared, over-the-counter glucose monitoring system for weight management, today announced a $20 million funding round with investment from GV (Google Ventures), Dexcom, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. As part of the partnership with Dexcom, Signos will be available for purchase on Stelo.com, Dexcom's direct-to-consumer CGM website, making it easier for people to find and access the Signos system. Signos ha...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), a clinical stage gene editing company utilizing its novel proprietary ARCUS® platform to develop in vivo gene editing therapies for high unmet need diseases, today announced the presentation of new and late-breaking clinical data from the ELIMINATE-B study evaluating PBGENE-HBV at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Congress 2026. The late-breaking data, titled ‘First evidence of elimination...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced that its Board of Directors has formally appointed Nicholas Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Johnson will succeed Dan Chard as CEO, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. The appointment follows the leadership transition plan that the company disclosed in January and reflects the Board’s confidence in Johnson’s leadership and the company’s strategic direction. Chard will remain active...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced the appointment of Siddharth (“Sid”) Thacker as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Thacker, an accomplished finance leader with a deep foundation as an institutional investor, will oversee Peloton’s global finance organization as well as corporate strategy. Under his leadership, Peloton will maintain its disciplined financial approach while pursuing broader market opportunities acros...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFX, a Chicago-based, family-owned fitness brand with 17 locations, is proud to announce a new partnership with Fitness for Recovery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals in recovery from substance use disorder through fitness and offering discounted memberships to any individuals in recovery. The partnership will launch at CFX's Crest Hill location, where Fitness for Recovery participants will have access to CFX clubs, amenities, and group trainin...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purity-Awarded by the Clean Label Project, the pediatrician-formulated blend uses grass-fed whey, healthy fats, & essential minerals to fuel kids....

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, today announced the availability of generic semaglutide through its platform in Canada. This is Hims & Hers’ first international generic GLP-1 offering, demonstrating the company’s ability to meet the unique needs of each global market it serves while continuing its international expansion efforts. Personalized treatment plans are available starting at $149 CAD/month, making...