US healthcare professionals are using TikTok to share medical advice with teens, as their trust in traditional sources of authority dwindles. By communicating via a more relaxed, less commercialized platform that prioritizes authenticity, doctors and other experts may be able to regain their authority.

Dissatisfied by long waiting times for doctor’s appointments, a growing number of Britons are turning to health tech to manage their medical concerns. Babylon has established itself as a game-changer in this space, partnering with the NHS to create ‘virtual clinics’ that could streamline care.

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.

An ageing population and lack of resources can often put a strain on Britons trying to care for their elderly relatives. Lifted is looking to ease this stress with an easy-to-use digital platform that offers transparency and ensures high-quality care with a personalised approach.