Caitlin McGarrySocial Links NavigationTom's Guide Senior Writer Latest articles by Caitlin McGarry Smartwatches Are Saving Lives, But Don't Call Them Doctor (Yet) By Caitlin McGarry published 12 June 18 Apple Watches and Fitbits have inadvertently saved lives. But how far are we from replacing our annual checkup with a glance at our wrist? Tech Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1The universe's 'missing matter' may have finally been found2Experimental 'Ozempic pill' shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes3NASA rover reveals signs of crucial life-sustaining process on Mars4'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds5A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted
Smartwatches Are Saving Lives, But Don't Call Them Doctor (Yet) By Caitlin McGarry published 12 June 18 Apple Watches and Fitbits have inadvertently saved lives. But how far are we from replacing our annual checkup with a glance at our wrist?