The app is a modern technological version of the rhythm method, which involves carefully tracking a woman’s fertility cycle.
Section: Science & Health
Many parents unaware of car seat dangers
The majority of Canadian parents do not follow proper car seat safety protocol, says Shelley Broadley: “73 per cent of car seats are either used or installed incorrectly.”
An AI chatbot is offering to be your therapist, for free — for now
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates two-thirds of people needing professional help never access it. A team of clinical research psychologists decided to address this gap with artificial intelligence (AI). This is how Woebot, the robot therapist was born.
Keto dieters shed pounds, but dietitian questions sustainability
The low-to-no carbohydrate and high-fat ketogenic diet is now one of the most talked about, most-shared weight loss strategies on social media, but some dietitians question its long-term health effects.
Toronto students walk out for climate action
On Friday April 5, students were invited to walk out of class for Toronto’s second climate action strike.
How CTE research is hastening the evolution of mixed martial arts
As his head snaps back from a stiff left jab, 22-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Connor Rideout gives his sparring partner a half smile, acknowledging the good punch. Rideout then bites down on his mouth piece and returns the favour with a strong right cross of his own.
5 things you can do to fight climate change
Here are some things people can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and individually fight climate change.
Toronto students join global protest calling for action on climate change
Toronto students protested in front of Queen’s Park on Friday and called for politicians to act against climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Desperate cry’ for more services at U of T after campus suicide
The University of Toronto has been under fire for the past week after a student took his life March 17.
The tricky question of whether flu season has peaked
While this year’s flu enters its mid-season, medical professionals debate whether or not the unpredictable illness has reached its peak.