Prevention Pays, Gen Z Drinks, Doctronic Expands

July 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• World Economic Forum report finds fall-proofing homes, more activity, and hearing aids could save $5.8T by 2040, reframing prevention as a business strategy
• IWSR research finds 74% of legal-age Gen Z drink alcohol, nearly matching adults, as younger consumers redefine engagement rather than abandon it
• Doctronic acquires pediatric telehealth company Summer Health, extending its AI care platform to families while gaining proprietary pediatric data

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