Apple Is Teaming With Johnson & Johnson To Conduct A Study That Tracks Heart Health

Apple and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently announced they are partnering to conduct a study that will help them gain a better understanding as to the Apple Watch’s impact on health. The decision follows a study conducted by Apple and Stanford researchers that suggested that using Apple Watches to detect atrial fibrillation would not lead to an overabundance of false or worrisome diagnoses.

Specifically, the study—HEARTLINE—will involve 180,000 participants who are over the age of 65. HEARTLINE will evaluate the health impact results of those who receive and engage with a digital app on . . .