UK-based Futura Medical secures a key US patent allowance, safeguarding its erectile dysfunction gel Eroxon and an investigational women's sexual health treatment until 2040, while triggering a $2.5 million milestone payment from partner Haleon.
The telehealth platform's landmark valuation signals a pivotal shift for the historically underfunded women's health sector, as it scales specialized care for menopause and beyond.
Amid a broader retail pivot, QVC is aggressively expanding its beauty and wellness offerings as part of a critical turnaround strategy, even as parent company QVC Group grapples with declining revenues.
The YPJ, an all-female Kurdish force pivotal in defeating ISIS, refuses to surrender its weapons as a fragile ceasefire with Damascus unfolds. The standoff underscores a deeper conflict over Kurdish self-rule and women's rights in northern Syria.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire Wonderbelly, a fast-growing brand in the 'free-from' digestive health space, signaling a deeper push into the lucrative wellness category and a bid to attract younger, label-conscious consumers.
Venture capital firm Westcap has taken a stake in Fit Foods, a major Canadian producer of sports supplements, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing health and performance nutrition sector.
PepsiCo's CEO frames the rise of weight-loss drugs not as a threat but as a catalyst for innovation, detailing plans to adapt its portfolio toward hydration, protein, and fiber-rich products.
SoFi Technologies partners with GoTu to embed its 'SoFi at Work' financial solutions directly into the gig-work platform for healthcare professionals, aiming to tap into a growing market as the company navigates a volatile stock performance.
The health retailer unveils its first AI-powered 'Shoppe Advisor' in a Manhattan flagship, aiming to blend digital personalization with human expertise in a competitive market, following a year of ownership changes and executive reshuffling.
The national women's fashion retailer Francesca's has abruptly closed its two St. Louis-area locations as part of a wider shutdown, citing a default notice from its lender after a failed capital raise. The move highlights ongoing pressures in the brick-and-mortar retail sector.
This year's Super Bowl advertising lineup is dominated by wellness themes, but the most consequential push comes from telehealth companies and pharma giants seeking to reshape the narrative around blockbuster GLP-1 medications, moving beyond weight loss to broader health benefits.
The grand opening of Fairmont Hanoi marks the luxury brand's debut in Vietnam, bringing its signature hospitality, extensive wellness facilities, and the largest pillarless ballroom in the Old Quarter to the capital's vibrant core.
Despite travel disruptions, Cosmoprof Miami's third edition emerged as a pivotal crossroads for global beauty, marked by a surge in Middle Eastern fragrance houses, sophisticated K-beauty, and wellness-driven formats.
A controversial proposal to establish a ‘Ministry of Sex’ in Armenia, aimed at addressing women's dissatisfaction and low birth rates, has drawn fierce criticism as a sexist electoral ploy, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of June's parliamentary vote.
Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund added medical device maker Cooper Companies (COO) to its portfolio in Q4 2025, positioning for long-term growth in the resilient contact lens and women's health sectors despite recent stock weakness.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) is making a significant push into the health and wellness sector with major investments in pharmacy staffing and services, coinciding with a bullish price target upgrade from UBS. The retail giant's strategic moves come as competition in the pharmacy delivery space intensifies.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, the event is set to be the final one governed by a fragmented system of regulations for transgender athletes' participation. With the IOC poised to introduce universal guidelines, the Games in Italy spotlight a global debate balancing inclusion, fairness, and the future of women's sport.
As housing costs squeeze employees nationwide, a new wave of benefits is emerging. Fintech startup Oro has raised $3 million to help employers offer housing assistance, signaling a major shift in corporate wellness strategies.
Bank of America has revised its price target for consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark downward, citing sector-wide valuation pressures, even as the company reports resilient earnings and advances its transformation into a broader health and wellness player.
The healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500. While demographic trends fuel long-term growth, regulatory hurdles and valuation concerns demand selective investing. We analyze one company built for decades of returns and two where investors should tread carefully.
