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After a three-week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court, Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault....
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced a series of 24-hour strikes on the London Underground over the coming months.
To call myself a Nigella Lawson fan would be like saying Paul Hollywood’s eyes are blue. I am, and they are – but much more so than anyone who’d...
The North Pole’s polar vortex, which starts in winter, had a stronger-than-usual start this year.
On Friday, 6 November, it became a criminal offence to “possess or publish pornographic images that explicitly and realistically depict” some sex...
The nights are long, and the days are cold. By the time work’s ended, the sky’s already cloaked itself in a deep, defeated navy; even the sun...
Depression is quite common in the UK. It’s believed to affect as many as one in six adults.
Whether or not we develop dementia is not fully in our control. But according to a standing commission from The Lancet, as much as 45% of dementia...
Researchers already know that the profile of people diagnosed with ADHD and autism seems to have changed over the last 10 years or so.
Get your sparklers ready and prepare your teeth for the shatter of a toffee apple – Bonfire Night is here!
We know that staying physically active seems to reduce dementia risk – but in a mouse study, the motion-related protein Piezo1 seemed to be...
Cereal company Kellogg’s has shared that it will no longer use whole rice grains to make its Rice Krispies or Coco Pops products.
Recently, the UK government launched a “Be Ready” campaign, which suggests “simple and effective steps you can take to be ready for emergencies...
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today show, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s chief executive, Dr Richard Horne, shared that the NCSC is...
You probably already know that what’s good for the heart tends to be good for the brain. Healthy blood pressure and well-maintained arteries could...
On Halloween night this year, some parts of the UK got an extra treat as the aurora borealis became visible in the North.
Recently, Dictionary.com shared that its word of 2026 was “maxxxing” – a suffix that “refers to the practice of pursuing an activity to the...
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about some lesser-known experiences associated with autism, like “autistic inertia”, palilalia, “autistic...
Even though tens of millions of people have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) worldwide, we still don’t understand the mechanisms...
Too much alcohol is bad for the heart, brain, liver, and our overall health, which is why the NHS notes we should aim for under 14 units a week.
Halloween has just passed, which, in the UK, means we’re set for another spooky event: bonfire night.
You might associate autism with better-known factors, like sensitivity to certain sensations and “stimming” (using repetitive movements like hand...
You probably already know your chronological age, or how many years you’ve been alive.
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the real meaning of the “power” symbol, as well as why we call it “cc” and “bcc” over email.
For years, I’d heard the same story: when women reach middle age, and perimenopause and menopause approach, our hormone shifts lead to physical...
Warning: this article contains absolutely huge spoilers for season two, episode nine of The Celebrity Traitors
Sir Patrick Stewart, star of Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men, has died of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia at the age of 86.
Warning: the following contains huge spoilers for episode nine of The Celebrity Traitors, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved actor known for roles like Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in...
You likely associate the late Patrick Stewart with a range of roles, from his countless Shakespearean performances to Capitain Picard in Star Trek.
As a non-expert in artificial intelligence (AI), I have a vague idea that the tech is responsible for a slew of new data centres that use a lot of...
Good-quality sleep has been linked to a longer life, slower biological ageing, and even a decreased dementia risk.
About one in eight Britons say they always feel tired, while another third say they’re exhausted about half the time. And up to 47% of us report...
Loneliness is now so common that the World Health Organisation says it’s “increasingly being recognised as a priority public health problem and...
Some countries in Africa are currently facing Ebola outbreaks thanks to an illness called the Bundibugyo virus.
Today, Chancellor John Healey has unveiled his first-ever Budget, suggesting it could offer welcome “breathing space” to those struggling with the...
Dementias, like Alzheimer’s, are generally progressive diseases, which means they get worse over time. Their progression is usually grouped into...
The nights have grown cold and dark, and there’s a distinct chill in the air. Fake cobwebs dust windowsills and fence posts, and the real kinds have...
You know those little triangles with three arrows that you sometimes see on plastic containers?
Most of us know that eating enough fruit and veg is a great way to bolster our health. But seeds have also been described as “concentrated health...
If you think that TV shows and movies have gotten quieter over the years, some experts say you might be onto something. (And yes, there’s a reason...
For a few weeks now, forecasters have said that a cold-air pattern known as the polar vortex is starting its season stronger than usual.
Chancellor John Healey has unveiled five “everyday fixes” designed to make day-to-day costs more manageable for “millions” of people in the UK.
Autism can look very different from person to person, but it’s often associated with “intense” interests. And autistic people seem to be more...
Dementia, which is believed to affect almost a million people in the UK, is an umbrella term for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
Look, I’m as much a fan of an unorthodox cooking tip as the next person. I’ve tried pumpkin in banana bread, sour cream in chocolate cake, and...
In the UK, about 400,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed each year.
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the real meaning of the “power” symbol, as well as why USB stands for “Universal Serial Bus”.
Good sleep – rest that lasts long enough, is of good quality, and restores you – has been described as being “essential” for good heart...
“Out-of-body” experiences are often linked to medical scenarios, like people who feel their consciousness float outside of their bodies, for...
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