What is collagen and why is it so popular in the beauty industry? The protein gives our bodies elasticity and resilience, and there’s always a market for products promising to turn back the clock
RHS developing ‘wellbeing blueprint’ to enhance health benefits of gardens Scientists conducting tests at experimental garden in Surrey to determine effects plants and flowers have on people
Labour government would pass right to roam act and reverse Dartmoor ban Exclusive: Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon says access to land and waterways ‘needs to change’
In an ancient forest, I look for peace – but instead I find Happy the puppy As I lie down under a 2,000-year-old small-leaved lime coppice, I contemplate what is truly sacred, says author Max Porter
Rising temperatures causing distress to foetuses, study reveals Climate crisis increases risks for subsistence farmers in Africa who usually work throughout pregnancy
Air pollution linked to almost a million stillbirths a year First global analysis follows discovery of toxic pollution particles in lungs and brains of foetuses
Eight glasses of water a day excessive for most people, study suggests ‘One size fits all’ guidance could lead to 20m litres of drinking water being wasted each day in UK, scientists say
Indoor wood fires ‘dangerous’ for some pregnant women Study finds link between smoke-related deaths and eclampsia, helping explain worse maternal health
Giant steps: why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul Rather than just moving from A to B, think about your surroundings and the wider ramifications of your walk
Eat mushrooms, cut down on meat and use the microwave: the best diet for you and the planet Scientist Tim Spector on how to boost your health, and save the planet, one forkful at a time