Experience: I was bitten by a spider – and nearly lost my leg

My entire leg was on fire. It was as if someone had slit it open with a knife

Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study

‘Forever chemicals’ pose health threat to developing children and linked with preterm birth, shorter lactation

Now is the time to unplug and reset. Next year we enter a more dangerous world – but for now I need the silence of nature

The return of Trump demands extreme watchfulness. But effective vigilance also requires energy and strength, mental and emotional recharge and balance

Miscarriages due to climate crisis a ‘blind spot’ in action plans – report

The harm to babies and mothers is one of the warnings being sent to Cop29 decision-makers by leading scientists

ME left me bedbound for nearly five years. A potted plant helped me rebuild my life

Illness had robbed me of my health, my confidence and my joy. But when my mum brought me something to care for, I regained my sense of purpose

‘You can’t build muscle as a vegan’ – and 13 other plant-based myths, busted

Veganism: boring and expensive but always the most ethical choice, right? Wrong, say our experts, who tackle misconceptions about plant-based eating

Air pollution harms male fertility while women face similar risk from noise, study finds

Environmental pollutants may have different effects on male and female reproduction, research in BMJ suggests

Pregnant people and fetuses not being protected from wildfire risks – report

Researchers say public health officials not doing enough to share warnings and safety information with health workers

How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport

It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the water while staying safe

My dad’s dying gift to me: a love of butterflies

This small miracle was a kind of transformation in itself