Oura's New Apple Hire, Thorne's Sale Process, UPF Backlash

March 19, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• Lifesum research finds 92% of Americans believe ultra-processed foods are engineered to be addictive, with 49% backing tobacco-style regulation

• L Catterton reportedly seeking to sell Thorne for up to $4B after taking it private in 2023 for $680M, signaling premium health brands drawing serious buyer attention

• Oura hires Apple senior director Brian Lynch as SVP of hardware engineering, adding to leadership team including former Apple health executive and designer

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