'Angry, Ignored, Anxious' – How Asthmatics Feel About Covid Jab Confusion

My father’s estate was settled during the Covid-19 pandemic, not long before police killed George Floyd. My dad wasn’t among the economic elite...

Turns Out, Eating Meat Is Worse For Us Than We Once Thought

The Isle of Wight has become the first place in the UK to drop below the benchmark level of 20 Covid cases per 100,000 people since October last year....

You've Had The Vaccine, So Can You Hug Your Grandkids Now?

Every Monday, we’ll answer your questions on Covid-19 and health in a feature published online. You can submit a question here. HuffPost UK...

You Could Go To A Football Match Or Club In The Name Of Science

People could soon be able to attend football matches, theatre performances and weddings as part of a series of trials to see how safe it is to reopen...

Nasal Sprays Are Part Of The Fight Against Covid-19. Here's How

You’re reading Sex Diaries, a HuffPost UK Personal series about how we are (or aren’t) having sex. To share your story, get in touch on...

How To Cope With The Mixed Emotions Of Lockdown Overwhelm

While coronavirus forced the country in lockdown last March, everything seemed to change – except my job as a paramedic. As others were urged to...

DIY Smear Tests To Be Given Out By NHS. What You Need To Know

Ministers stand accused of shortchanging schoolchildren after it emerged the government spent more on Eat Out To Help Out than a new summer “catch...

Night Owls 'More Likely To Underperform At Work' Than Morning Larks

Night owls are twice as likely to underperform at work than morning larks, a new study suggests, leading researchers to advise it’s important they...

Persistent Bloating Is A Cancer Symptom. Here's When To Get Help

Everybody bloats. But what happens when your bloated stomach doesn’t seem to be disappearing and you’re not even eating any more than usual?...

Why Covid Affects People Differently, Even In The Same Household

Boris Johnson is set to announce his “roadmap” out of lockdown on Monday. The prime minister has already confirmed that restrictions will start...

Pregnancy Sickness Took Over Our Lives. Here's What Got Us Through

When you haven’t talked to a friend in a long time, whether that’s months, years or decades, reaching out again can feel uncomfortable — scary,...

13 Hair Hacks To Save You From Horrendous Lockdown Locks

Hearing your child say “I hate you!” for the first time can be a shocking and upsetting experience for a parent. “When coming from a child in...

How To Get Your 'Spark' Back When You've Completely Lost Your Mojo

Here's Why The Official Covid-19 Symptoms List Needs Expanding

5 Little Signs Spring Is On Its Way – And Boy, Do We Need It

I was panting, heart pounding after my slow, steady climb when a dream occurred to me: I could climb Everest .  Surely that would have to be far...

Why It's Hard For Pubs And Bars To Prevent The Spread Of Covid

Pubs might have lots of measures in place to lower the risk of spreading Covid-19 once they reopen, but a study suggests this might not be enough. ...

The Best Easter Eggs Of 2021 According To The Chocolate Experts

Reverend Richard Coles has revealed he was once reprimanded by the church over comments he made while appearing on Have I Got News For You. Now...

When Will Schools Reopen? This Is What We Know So Far

Framing Britney Spears, a new documentary following the career of the US singer and the conservatorship she’s been under for over a decade, finally...

Feeling Rough After The Covid Jab? Here's What You Need To Know

Stuck at home in the first lockdown, scraping the motivation to finish my master’s while searching job boards to get my foot in the door of any...

Behold, The Ultimate Biscuit Ranking – From Worst To Best

Stuck at home in the first lockdown, scraping the motivation to finish my master’s while searching job boards to get my foot in the door of any...

Good News! This Data Suggests Covid Vaccines Are Working

The reproduction number, or R rate, of coronavirus transmission across the UK has fallen to below 1 for the first time since July, according to the...

The 8 Most Hilarious Zoom Moments Of All Time

You’re reading Sex Diaries, a HuffPost UK Personal series about how we are (or aren’t) having sex. To share your story, get in touch on...

Double Masking: The Science Of Wearing One Mask Over Another

You’re reading Sex Diaries, a HuffPost UK Personal series about how we are (or aren’t) having sex. To share your story, get in touch on...

Two Things That Could Stop Your Cats Bringing Back Dead Animals

Getting ghosted wasn’t a great way to start off a relationship, especially since that relationship was gonna be with a bot. My new would-be...

The Biggest Issue That Comes Up in Sex Therapy – And How To Sort It

Almost one third of all patients in England who have needed hospital treatment for Covid since the pandemic began were admitted in January. Hospitals...

Covid Vaccine For Kids ‘Perfectly Possible’ By End Of This Year

A Tory MP has accused housing secretary Robert Jenrick of a “betrayal” of leaseholders as it was revealed the government scheme to remove unsafe...

Why Some Covid Variants Are 'Of Concern' And Others Aren't

Another variant of the virus has been found in Bristol, which scientists have labelled a new “variant of concern”. It’s the fourth variant of...

Does The Vaccine Give Better Protection Than Having Had The Virus?

The pandemic has been both the making and breaking of relationships. While some couples say all this time together has helped them connect more deeply...

We've Already Bought And Wrapped Our Christmas Gifts For 2021

The pandemic has been both the making and breaking of relationships. While some couples say all this time together has helped them connect more deeply...

5 Signs You And Your Partner Are In A Rut – And How To Tackle It

The pandemic has been both the making and breaking of relationships. While some couples say all this time together has helped them connect more deeply...

Can You Catch Two Strains Of Covid At The Same Time? We Asked Experts

It’s been a good week for Hugh Grant after the actor received a Screen Actors Guild nomination for his role in The Undoing. The British star was...

7 Simple Ways To Move More When You're Not Leaving The House

The pandemic has not been easy for any of us, but it’s really had it in for teachers. When they’re not dealing with school closure u-turns,...

23 Brilliantly Funny Valentine's Day Cards For 2021

Since Covid-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even...

7 Handy Ways To Get More Vitamin D In Your Diet All Year Round

Since Covid-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even...

Your Face Mask Could Be Recycled In A Surprising Way

Reality star and nightclub owner Mick Norcross died by suicide, an inquest has heard. The businessman – who owned the iconic Sugar Hut club, and...

What You Need To Know About 'Surge' Covid Tests Posted Through Doors

“Surge” tests are being delivered to homes across England after more cases of the South African coronavirus variant have been discovered. The...

So, Where Did Flu Go? We Asked The Experts

Flu cases in England are massively down, according to data from the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) – and it’s a pattern witnessed...

If You Hold Your Breath When You Walk Past Others, Read This

Last spring, when the General Medical Council emailed deregistered doctors such as myself, asking us to re-enter the medical workforce to fight Covid,...

China Is Testing For Covid With Anal Swabs. Will The UK Follow?

We’re used to the idea of uncomfortable nose and throat swabs to test for Covid-19, but could an anal swab test for the virus be on the horizon?...

Move Your Desk Near A Window Today For An Instant Boost

“AIDS. I find it quite hard to actually say it,” admits Princess Julia. The DJ, model, writer and fashion icon was embedded in the early...

Ingrown Toenails 'On The Rise' In Lockdown – How To Get It Sorted

“AIDS. I find it quite hard to actually say it,” admits Princess Julia. The DJ, model, writer and fashion icon was embedded in the early...

Covid Symptoms: UK Variant Could Change Signs Of Infection

Coughs, sore throats, fatigue and muscle pain are more commonly reported symptoms of the new UK coronavirus variant, according to data from the...

World's Tallest Dog, Freddy The Great Dane, Dies Age 8

Standing at an impressive 7ft 5in on his hind legs, Freddy the Great Dane was famed for being the world’s tallest dog – and he was also a big...

What To Know About Schizophrenia And Covid-19 Risk

You’re reading Here, Try This – our month-long plan encouraging you to try something new every day. You’re not alone if you feel that every...

The Full Moon Really Could Be Messing With Your Sleep

As the so-called Wolf Moon approaches, you might find you’re not getting as much shut-eye as you’d like. But don’t worry, on this occasion...

The 7 Work From Home Mistakes We're All Making

“I’ve worked from home for most of my 20 year career and never ever had so many calls and meetings,” writes journalist and podcast host Amy...

‘A 6-Year-Old In A 90-Year-Old’s Body’ – The Children Devastated By Long Covid

Work is never-ending, your children need teaching, you’re worried about your loved ones’ health as the Covid death toll continues to climb. ...

You Will Get Through This Never-Ending Lockdown

Work is never-ending, your children need teaching, you’re worried about your loved ones’ health as the Covid death toll continues to climb. ...

The Difference Between Surgical Masks And The One You Wear

A 65-year-old beast is growing ever fatter in the back of Hobbs House Bakery.  The decades-old sourdough starter – affectionately nicknamed ‘The...

The Danger Of Letting STIs Go Unchecked During The Pandemic

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be going undetected during the pandemic, with damning consequences for people’s health in the long-term....