Shoppers in London's Covent Garden can now take a DNA test that sends their health information to an app, helping them determine what kind of foods they should be shopping for. As people seek to prevent health issues through lifestyle choices, they’re turning to technology to streamline the process.

Two-thirds of Britons want to take greater control of their health, but while they might do medical research online or track their fitness with an app, would they be willing to do their own blood work? Thriva is hoping so, offering at-home kits that strip blood tests of their intimidating reputation.

The UK's Chief Medical Officer has given her seal of approval to DNA-based health-checking tech, which could lead to a proliferation of apps like DNAnudge or Helix. This will be good news to Britons who want greater control over their health and affords biohacking a new kind of credibility.

Over a fifth of Britons have used search engines to diagnose a medical condition, whether that’s because they can’t get a GP’s appointment or due to ‘cyber-chondria’. Aiming to ease anxieties and provide fast, accurate advice is Ada, an AI-assisted app that gives users more control over their health.