A smartwatch alert sent a St. Charles County man for evaluation and into what local TV called a breakthrough AFib procedure, highlighting wearables’ growing clinical role.

A WashU‑led analysis of nearly 12,000 preteen brain scans shows neighborhood and family socioeconomic conditions leave measurable marks on brain function tied to sleep and stress. The finding shifts attention from IQ to everyday conditions.

A class-action suit alleges St. Louis health giant Ascension shared private patient records with Google, claiming violations of federal privacy rules and seeking class relief.