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Why health apps are like the Wild West, with Apple just riding into town

  • Written by Michael L. Millenson, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Why health apps are like the Wild West, with Apple just riding into townJeff Williams, chief operating officer of Apple, talks about the Apple Watch 4 and its ability to detect irregularities in heartbeat on Sept. 12, 2018 in Cupertino, California.Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

The heart rate monitor built into the new Apple Watch has sparked sharp debate over its risks and benefits, even though the feature was cleared by...

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