Stories by Sarah Sloat

Sarah Sloat is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

BiotechAugust 13, 2024

Smart Rings Can Track Menstrual Cycles. But Are They Reliable for Birth Control?

The Oura Ring and other smart rings forecast menstrual cycles by detecting changes in body temperature

Sarah Sloat

Female Hand Holding Special Safety Glasses With Tinted Lenses Through Which You Can See The Solar Eclipse

Public HealthApril 2, 2024

Are Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Fake? Here’s How to Check

You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear

Sarah Sloat

Animated illustration of a person looking at larger figures of a therapist and patient through a window.

Mental HealthJune 1, 2022

Mental Health Care Should Be Available for All, Not a Luxury

The stress of COVID fractured a system that was already cracked

Sarah Sloat