February 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.
Today's top stories:
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Gallup survey finds 73% of Americans turn to doctors first for health advice, with just 16% using AI tools and social media
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Alcohol industry erases $830B in market value since 2021 as GLP-1 drugs and structural demand shift drive U.S. drinking rates to lowest since 1939
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Two-thirds of exercisers have tried AI fitness platforms, but only 10% would choose AI-only coaching as platforms shift to hybrid models
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