This year’s top health trend will be the expanded use of GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat chronic disease, according to experts surveyed by the editors of U.S. News and World Report.
Tied for second place was the growth of wearable technology with AI integration and “food as medicine,” or treatment plans that incorporate a nutritious diet into chronic disease management.
The 2026 U.S. News’ survey drew responses from 58 experts in a variety of fields, including physicians, registered dieticians and health researchers. This year’s report is more expansive than