Eternal Shuts Down, Nirva Raises $8M, Wearable Data Stalls

July 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• AMA survey finds 86% of physicians review consumer wearable data, but only 6% say it's integrated into clinical workflows or health records
• Eternal winds down after failing to secure funding, a reminder that comprehensive preventative care is operationally complex and capital intensive
• Nirva raises $8M for an AI wearable necklace that listens continuously, shifting consumer health from biometrics toward emotional intelligence

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