Two wheels

Claire Armitstead: You don't see many masked riders in London, but they seem to be on the increase

Breathing lessons

A report published this week has suggested that air pollution in our big cities could be as damaging to our health as the radiation Chernobyl survivors were exposed to. But short of moving to the countryside, what can city dwellers do? Quite a lot, actually. Leo Hickman offers 10 tips on how to breathe more easily.

Sound the alarm

There is growing evidence that noise pollution is not only a nuisance but also can have a serious effect on people's health.

Super rats!

Reports are coming in of giant rats that are immune to poison and have lost their fear of man. Is a new breed evolving on Britain's rubbish-strewn streets? Patrick Barkham investigates.

Study looks at pesticide link with Parkinson’s

Scientists have begun a three-year study aimed at establishing whether pesticides can cause Parkinson's disease as part of an attempt to assess the extent of long-term health risks from the chemicals.

How clean is your air?

Pollution from traffic and factories is having an ever greater effect on our health. But as Clare Longrigg reports, it's not as simple as town v country.