August 11, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

An AI agent booking a gym class found a vulnerability and bypassed the system unprompted, signaling wellness platforms need to build for AI agents alongside humans
AG1 launches Essentials Gummies packing 50 vitamins and minerals, diversifying beyond greens powder as it hunts for its next breakout SKU
UC Davis finds 89% of tested products labeled avocado oil actually contain other oils, raising transparency concerns as consumers pay a premium to eat healthier

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AI Hacks a Gym, AG1 Launches Gummies, Avocado Oil Gets Exposed

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AI Hacks a Gym, AG1 Launches Gummies, Avocado Oil Gets Exposed