Diabetes affects over 9% of adults globally. It’s a big problem amongst US Boomers; 72% of men and 67% of women are overweight or obese. A new app allows diabetics to track and share their glucose data in real time. How can technology help us better manage illness in the 21st century?

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.

Roughly 60% of Britons find nutritional information hard to access when eating out. Restaurants, cafés, and takeaways are being called upon to clearly display nutritional content and calorie counts in order to help their customers make informed decisions and build healthier habits.

The number of British shoppers purchasing healthy produce is growing, but a recent report has highlighted the flawed make up of the food system in the UK. With socio-economic inequalities apparent in the groceries market, consumers are looking to brands to curb the negative bias.