2 h. ago Female gamers 'feel guilt and shame' about playing despite making up 50% of players

New research has revealed that female gamers feel guilt and shame about their hobby as many still feel underrepresented in the traditionally male pastime.

Sport

4 h. ago Neurologist warns common sleep habit can ‘harm’ the brain and raise dementia risk

This habit is "literally messing with your brain's wiring," he warned

Events

4 h. ago Is this the final proof Margaret Thatcher was AUTISTIC? She hated small talk, didn't understand jokes and was utterly tactless... now a new book offers a clear diagnosis

Margaret Thatcher's infamous social awkwardness and lack of humour proved a challenge for the men who would turn her from an icon

Politics

5 h. ago Mum confused by brainteaser on daughter's job application that's meant to be 'fun'

A mum was left baffled by a 'fun' brainteaser on her daughters job application and took to social media to work out the answer. Can you help her figure it out?

Politics

8 h. ago Warning as heart disease risk elevated by '72%' among people with this condition

Extensive research has documented a link between mental health conditions and higher CVD risks

Events

9 h. ago Researchers reveal there are optimal times of day to feed your baby pumped breast milk

A mother’s breast milk is unique due to factors including nutrition, fitness, and genetics

Politics

11 h. ago School bus accidentally drops autistic boy off 40 miles from home as parents panic

A mother was left frantic with worry after an error led to her vulnerable autistic son being dropped of 40 miles from home, in an incident which left him terrified

Society

14 h. ago Davina McCall made TV decision for kids in case 'I don't make it' amid 'dark' health scare

Davina McCall has opened up about the 'dark' family reason behind a 'weird' TV decision she made while facing potentially life-threatening brain surgery

Politics

14 h. ago Hang on tight: Chris Hoy’s message to cancer sufferers before charity bike ride

The former Olympic champion cyclist says the initial days following diagnosis are tough but says things get better with time.

Politics

15 h. ago A diet heavy in these artificial sweeteners is linked to decline in brain health

Substances are found in soda, protein bars, yogurt, and low-calorie desserts

Events

17 h. ago Only the fastest Formula 1 fans can solve this racing brainteaser in one minute

Petrolheads can take on this tricky teaser to find out if they are worthy of a podium place.

Politics

19 h. ago Hot drinks have been linked to one type of cancer. Here’s what to know

Researchers have revealed the optimum temperature of a hot drink to protect your health

Politics

19 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy launches free gym membership scheme for men with prostate cancer

Research has found that exercise helps men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy.

Politics

19 h. ago Davina McCall gave Masked Singer performance after discovering brain tumour in case she ‘didn’t make it’

Presenter thought TV moment would be ‘amazing’ for her children to watch if she didn’t survive

Politics

20 h. ago Full list of high street stores shutting doors this month including River Island and Poundland

The Centre for Retail Research forecasts that 17,349 shops could close in 2025, resulting in approximately 201,953 retail job losses. Here's a list of all the major retailers that are closing stores in September 2025.

Politics

22 h. ago GP creates 'easier than ever' way to get vital nutrient for improved memory

Noggin says their nutritional supplements are designed with the brain in mind.

Politics

24 h. ago Top 10 countries Brits rarely visit because they 'don't speak English'

New research looks at the countries that suffer from low levels of English proficiency

Politics

24 h. ago ‘I wasn’t terrified of dying, but I didn’t want to leave my kids’: Davina McCall on addiction, reality TV and the brain tumour that nearly killed her

When the TV presenter was offered a free health screening, she thought it was pointless: she was ‘the healthiest woman you’ve ever met’. But then came the shocking diagnosis. Now fully recovered, she’s re‑evaluating everythingIt all starts with the coil. Of course it does. This is Davina, and Davina McCall doesn’t do personal by halves. “I loved the coil, but people always used to go, ‘I’m not getting the coil, ugh.’ I always wondered why it wasn’t more popular.” So, it was June 2023 and McCall was getting her preferred method of contraception replaced – on TV, naturally, for a documentary. “I asked my children’s permission. ‘Can Mummy get her coil refitted on television?’ They all rolled their eyes, like: ‘God! Here she goes again.’”Post-fitting, her friend Dame Lesley Regan, a gynaecologist, suggested that McCall have a health screening at the state-of-the-art women’s health clinic where she worked, in exchange for a talk she would give on menopause. To be honest, McCall says, she...

Events

26 h. ago Full list of stores closing in September including Poundland and River Island

The Centre for Retail Research predicts 17,349 shops could shut in 2025 with the loss of around 201,953 retail job losses - here are all the major brands closing branches in September

Politics

29 h. ago Only 'puzzle masters' can solve tricky money brainteaser in just seconds

A tricky puzzle has been shared on social media and it is said that only "masters of the brainteaser" will be able to solve it in 30 seconds - so can you work it out?

Politics