Journalist says high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch saved his life

Stephen Pollard, a political columnist undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia, credits his Apple Watch with potentially saving his life by alerting him to a dangerous drug interaction. After being prescribed antibiotics for a chest infection, Pollard experienced severe symptoms including a high heart rate, nausea, and dizziness. His Apple Watch's heart rate monitor alerted him to the issue, prompting him to seek further medical attention. A second GP identified the interaction and suspended the antibiotics, preventing potentially serious complications.