Apple Watch asthma-tracking research is promising but may never be adopted

An experimental asthma management app for Apple Watch shows promising results — especially for low-income individuals — but faces numerous challenges to wider adoption.SpO2 reading in progressIn a collaborative effort, Apple and Anthem — now Elevance Health — embarked on a large-scale digital asthma study announced during an Apple keynote in September 2020. The study aimed to utilize Apple's devices and an accompanying app to address the pervasive issue of asthma. While Apple has often claimed its devices can contribute to healthier living, concrete evidence has been limited. Read more...