Want to import toxic chemicals into Britain with scant scrutiny? Labour says: go right ahead

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Tory fantasy of a post-Brexit bonfire of regulations is coming true. Our bodies and ecosystems will pay the price, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility

Wooden spoons are making us sick? I thought that was fish slices

Another day, another health scare. I’m struggling to know which dangers I should take seriously, writes Arwa Mahdawi

‘I was causing harm’: author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

In her latest book, Mother Animal, the writer gives a personal account of the impact of ‘forever chemicals’ on her and her child during and after pregnancy

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

Detoxification is a popular claim in wellness. But it’s just another lie

The misconception that we can purify our bodies isn’t our fault. But it’s a distraction from a deeper problem

Microplastic discovery in penises raises erectile dysfunction questions

The contaminants have also recently been found in testes and semen, amid concerns about falling male fertility

Outdoor clothing brands still using ‘forever chemicals’ despite health risk

Campaigners find PFAS, which can contaminate the soil and water supply, in more than 80% of 27 companies’ products

What are PFAS? Everything you need to know about the ‘forever chemicals’ surrounding us every day

Toxic chemicals have been found in everything from strawberries to waterproof clothing. Should we worry?

They’re in pans, fruit, dust – and even tap water. But can I eradicate toxic forever chemicals from my home?

Invisible toxins that leach into the body are almost unavoidable. Could I get rid of PFAS from my kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe and more?