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Scientists Just Worked Out How Many Years Life Has Left On Earth

We’ve got about five billion years ’til the Sun dies, which certainly wouldn’t spell good news for planet Earth.

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People Are Just Realising Anaesthesia Doesn't Actually Send You 'To Sleep'

The last time I was at the dentist (four fillings ― I blame my baking problem), I remember thinking to myself, “how was I bored while people were...

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The Next Hot Trend Might Just Be 'Nun Girl Summer'

Yes, some Gen Z trends, like obscure internet slang, are the kind of thing you’d expect from a younger generation.

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The 7cm Grass Rule Firefighters Say May Help Fireproof Your Garden

Right now, there’s an “exceptional” risk of wildfires in parts of the UK (especially the sunnier South of England and the lower parts of the...

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Researchers Just Found A 'Rewind Button' For Muscle Ageing

Research has already shown that exercise can help us to live longer – and we’ve written before about the 14 hallmarks of ageing that regular...

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The EU Just Approved New Rules For Air Travel: 13 Changes To Expect

You might have heard about new rules in the EU which mean fliers in the bloc will be able to bring cabin bags on board for free in the near future.

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So THAT's Why Your Fingers Suddenly Have Tiny Itchy Bumps

A few summers ago, I noticed tiny, tapioca-like clusters of bumps on my fingers. They were flesh-coloured and incredibly, hand-bitingly itchy.

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150 Minutes Of Exercise A Week Is No Longer An 'Absolute Threshold' For Health

For years, institutions like the World Health Organisation and the NHS have recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes of...

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Why Are People Calling Women 'Birds' Online?

Content note: this article contains discussion of domestic abuse.

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Hosepipe Bans Have Hit Millions Of Brits – All Locations And Dates

After multiple back-to-back heatwaves, hosepipe bans have been put into place across the UK.

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Why Do So Many People In Old Art Have A Long Second Toe?

Did you know that the (admittedly more recent) Statue of Liberty, the Venus de Milo, the Ancient Roman Boxer at Rest, and the Ancient Greek Laocoön...

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Five Headache Symptoms A Neurologist Would Never, Ever Ignore

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about signs a lymphoma doctor would never ignore. These include heavy sweating, losing weight without meaning...

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The 'Arrival Fallacy' May Be Why Success Hasn't Made You Happy

Maybe you’ve just got a promotion you’ve been angling for for years, or bought the home of your dreams. Perhaps your relationship is going better...

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There's Never Been A Better Time For Fridge Cake – 5 Tried And Tested Recipes

Recently, we shared that slow cookers might be your unlikely supper saviour during the heatwave. Though they’re typically associated with stodgy...

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I've Filed For 'Airport Divorce' On My Next Holiday – You Should Too

You’ve probably heard about “Scandinavian divorce” – which happens when couples sleep apart for better kip and more space.

11.07.2026 10

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Educational Short Videos Make Us Feel Like We're Learning – But There's A Catch

I have the internet to thank for many of my hobbies, including crocheting and baking. I’ve even fixed minor household issues with the help of some...

11.07.2026 10

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Five Health Benefits You Might Be Surprised Come From Kissing

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how plums and gooseberries can benefit your heart, hair, bones, and much more.

11.07.2026 10

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People Judge Social Class More On The Bus Than At Work, Study Finds

If you want to find them, class markers – accents, postcodes, and more – are everywhere.

10.07.2026 10

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The Security Step A Travel Expert Says To Make Before Closing Your Suitcase

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how military-style packing can save you precious storage space, as well as why ribbons may not be the best...

10.07.2026 10

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UK Gardeners Warned Never To Do Three Jobs In A Heatwave

We’re on our third heatwave of the year, and this one’s looking extra-long. That means gardeners might be facing browning grass, drying potted...

10.07.2026 10

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Three Major TfL Tube Lines Will Face Disruptions This Weekend

Transport for London (TfL)’s site says that there are delays on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Windrush lines as of...

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An Unexpected Cooking Method Is Saving Home Cooks In The Heatwave

Last Sunday, just before the heatwave began, I batch-cooked a record six dishes and three desserts.

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'Coolcations' Are On The Rise – 20 Colder Climes Tourists Love

You used to have to go abroad for sweltering temps and relentless sunshine. But now we can’t avoid it in the UK – heatwave after record-breaking...

10.07.2026 10

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The Taylor Swift Wedding Detail An Expert Thinks Will Trend (And 2 That Won't)

After the most public private wedding of all time, singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot.

09.07.2026 10

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'Heatwave Anxiety' Is Getting Worse – Three Ways To Handle It

We’re on our third heatwave of the year so far in the UK. This spell – which may become the longest run of hot weather in decades – follows...

09.07.2026 10

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Tom Hanks Shares Iconic Film Scene He Can Never Rewatch

Toy Story star Tom Hanks has shared the movie moment he can never watch back.

09.07.2026 10

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Why Takeaway Coffee Cup Lids Have A Second Tiny Hole

More goes into the design of a takeaway coffee cup than most of us realise.

09.07.2026 10

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Italians Share One Key Trick To Improve Your Risotto Dishes

It turns out that non-Italians’ view of Italian food is often a little... off.

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What Are Eye Floaters? The Common Condition That We All Have

Ever get one of those wiggly, transparent lines in your eyes and wonder “what’s going on here?”

09.07.2026 10

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So THAT's What Those Tiny Bumps Near Your Eye Mean

We’ve written about dishydrotic eczema, or pompholyx, before at HuffPost UK.

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Why UK Gardeners Should Put Umbrellas Over Plants This Week

Oh look – we’ve found ourselves in yet another scorching heatwave. In fact, conditions are so intense that parts of the UK will be affected by an...

09.07.2026 10

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The Best Time Of Day To Eat Chocolate, According To Science

Let’s start this article off with a caveat: although some of the components of dark chocolate, including fibre and heart-healthy polyphenols, are...

09.07.2026 10

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Why You Are Never Too Old To Improve Your Brain

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about research that shows ageing doesn’t have to mean decline. Adults can improve their physical and mental...

08.07.2026 10

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Researchers Explain How Owning A Cat Can Boost Your Health

Owning a pet, be it a cat or a dog, has previously been linked to lower heart disease risk. This is especially true for cat owners aged between 40 and...

08.07.2026 10

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I Just Learned What Artichokes Are Made Of, And It's Neither Veg Nor Fruit

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the fact that capers and cloves are neither fruits, roots, nor veg.

08.07.2026 10

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The UK Is Weeks Away From The Best Stargazing Event Of 2026

Solar eclipses happen about twice a year. Visible meteor showers, meanwhile, occur up to 30 times annually.

08.07.2026 10

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Humans Reach Their Psychological Peak Later Than You Might Expect

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how 30-34 seem to be the happiest years of our lives (at least, that’s according to people aged 50 ...

08.07.2026 10

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What Is A Marine Heatwave, The Issue Putting UK Sea Life At Risk?

The UK has seen heatwave after record-breaking heatwave this year – in fact, parts of England are still under an amber heat health alert until...

08.07.2026 10

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Critics Say Katie Price's New Documentary Is 'Fascinating', If 'Leering'

Katie Price’s new four-part documentary, Nothing To Hide, is about to burst onto our screens.

08.07.2026 10

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The Worst Thing To Do If Your Plant's Leaves Burn In The Heat

I have something to confess: the mint I’ve spent all summer growing has recently become a victim of yet another heatwave.

08.07.2026 10

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I Was A Cleaner – Here's Why Hotels Tuck Their Bedsheets So Tight

When I worked as a cleaner, I learned a couple of invaluable lessons – firstly, that Henry is the best vacuum, and secondly, that you can’t really...

07.07.2026 10

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Is This 'The Coldest Summer Of The Rest Of Our Lives'?

The part of the UK I’m in is about to experience about a week’s worth of 30°C weather, meaning we’re in for yet another official heatwave.

07.07.2026 10

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Yes, We're All Worried About Our Sex Drives Right Now

There’s no “normal” amount of sex for couples to have, therapists told HuffPost UK previously. In fact, some research has found that only 26% of...

07.07.2026 10

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How Learning A New Language Can Slow Down Brain Ageing

New research suggests we’re never too old to strengthen our brains. Brain-strengthening training was seen to benefit participants into their 90s in...

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People Left Stunned As They Learn Dove Bars Aren't Actually Soap

Did you know that the filling in Jammie Dodgers isn’t actually raspberry (or strawberry) jam?

07.07.2026 10

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Your Walking Speed After 80 Could Mean A 50% Lower Dementia Risk

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how our walking speed aged 45 might be linked to our dementia risk – slower strollers may be more likely...

07.07.2026 10

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So THAT's Why There's A Pineapple On The Men's Wimbledon Trophy

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how pineapples are technically a bunch of berries, fused into something called a syncarp. (You really do...

07.07.2026 10

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Coffee Lovers Are Just Learning What Cappuccino Really Means

First, came the news that ASDA stands for Asquith and Dairies (yep, really).

06.07.2026 10

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Ryanair Mulls Changing Baggage Rules In Major Update

Budget airline Ryanair, like other airlines, is notoriously strict about the size of the bags you can bring with you on holiday.

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I Baked Sweden's 30-Minute 'Sticky' Cake – It's Better Than Most Brownies

If you’ve ever heard me sound off about brownies, 1) I’m sorry and 2) you’ll know that I don’t see “fudgy vs cakey” as a valid debate.

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