January 8, 2025: 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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