So many health and wellness apps haven't done research to back up their claims

With the explosion in health and wellness apps peddling self-improvement, your smartphone could one day hold the keys to helping you manage your lungs, mind, or waistline. But we're not there yet.

Typically, healthcare treatments undergo rigorous testing before doctors start recommending them to patients. For someone who turns to their doctor to do something like quit smoking or lose weight, doctors rely on scientific studies that have established the best methods for changing behaviors. Drug companies especially must meet a high bar to prove that their drug is safe, and works, before the FDA allows them to market and sell it to the public.  Read more...