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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

UNCOVERED: Warning issued over apple watch blood pressure alert - Caught on Camera

New research suggests that an Apple Watch feature designed to identify signs of high blood pressure should not be used as a substitute for regular medical screening tests.

Experts warn against relying on the device for health alerts, citing the potential for "false reassurance," and stress that individuals must continue to undergo regular blood pressure checks using a traditional cuff.

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