Many people turn to the internet to avoid visiting their doctor, but Googling the symptoms of a cold can lead down a wormhole of worst-case scenarios. Ada helps people self-diagnose more accurately with the help of AI, also allowing live chats with physicians for extra peace of mind.

Why are people turning away from biometrics and towards holistic self-care? How can brands use behavioural nudges to promote healthy habits? What role can communities have in achieving one’s fitness goals? And how will the rejection of age-old taboos boost personal wellbeing?

Would you be happy speaking to a robot about your health? Diagnosis on-demand is now available, courtesy of Amazon’s Alexa and digital health firm, HealthTap. It marks the next phase of development for healthcare – so long as people are willing to get comfortable with AI.

There is more health data in circulation than ever before as DNA home-testing kits and biometric tracking apps proliferate. Canvas8 spoke to Barbara Prainsack, author ofPersonalized Medicine, to understand whether this level of personalisation in medicine is empowering or endangering patients.