Male fertility crisis – what environmental contaminants have got to do with it: There are multiple causes of male infertility. Jacob Lund/Shutterstock The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that around one in six couples globally are affected by infertility. For many years people tended to blame women for a couple’s infertility – especially in …
What contaminants lurk in the UK’s drinking water? An expert explains: The lead pipes in some old buildings could contaminate drinking water. AnnaER/Pixabay Recently, a school project made an alarming discovery: the presence of five times the recommended maximum amount of lead in water samples taken from 14 schools across the UK. Lead is a …
Healthier food can contain more contaminants – but there’s a simple way to stay safe: VH Studio/Shutterstock A recent study found that brown and organic rice sold in the UK tends to contain significantly more arsenic than white inorganic varieties that are often considered less healthy. Arsenic is found in many foods but can be …