Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Women’s health is often mistreated and misunderstood, and this has led to millions of missed cervical screenings in the UK. In response, femtech companies are advocating for self-serving management through tools like Thyia’s at-home screening kits that make gynae-care affordable and accessible.

While the return to IRL healthcare is highlighting the value of the human element, many people are keen to retain the benefits of digital wellness tools. After tracking this behaviour in our Health and Fitness Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons about what they value in health tech.

Despite half the nation needing corrective eyewear, the US is experiencing an acute shortage of eye-care professionals, causing long waiting times for eye tests for thousands of Americans. To meet this need, Eyebot has rolled out self-service vision-testing kiosks across the country.

CarePods are set to be placed all over malls, gyms, and offices in America to make health check-ups quicker and easier with AI tech. By jumping into one of the pods, people can skip the usual long queues and processes when trying to see a doctor, instead getting a quick AI-powered diagnosis.