Wally Expands Oral Care, Outro Tackles Medication Tapering, PepsiCo Rethinks Snacks

October 9, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Wally raises $25M Series A to grow from 15 to 100 dental locations, charging $249 a year for unlimited cleanings without insurance Outro Health raises $7M to scale its deprescribing platform, building personalized tapering plans for antidepressants and other long-term medications PepsiCo cuts its full-year earnings outlook as North American volume slips, even as it leans into protein, fiber, and zero-sugar products Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co