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Yo-yo diet agony of Britain's fattest teenager: Georgia was 33st at 15, 18st at 16... now she's 40 STONE at 17

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Britain's fattest teenager, who once lost half her body weight at a U.S. fat camp, has now hit an astonishing 40 stone. The distressed 17-year-old said her weight gain depresses her so much that she responds by eating even more. Georgia Davis from Aberdare, south Wales, faces an early death unless she takes urgent action to tackle her weight. But Ms Davis says she is struggling to even face up to her problem. Georgia Davis, from Aberdare, south Wales, when she weighed 34stone. She finds it difficult to face up to the reality of her size The 5ft 6in teenager said: 'I try not to think about it too much, otherwise I panic and it makes my eating problem worse - but I do know it's serious.' Miss Davis, who covers up her bedroom mirror so she can avoid seeing herself, only manages to get out of the house once a week and regularly eats junk food for lunch. 'Of course people stare, but I don't care what they think any more - I'm used to it,' s...

I lost my hair... then grew it back with an iron-rich COCKLE diet

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When mother-of-three Mary Corrigan began losing her hair, she was naturally devastated. The 43-year-old was so embarrassed about her bald patches that she wouldn’t go out without a hat. Yet despite visits to her GP and a trichologist, she was told there was no cure. So the housewife, a former chef with a background in nutrition, decided to find her own solution. Healthy hair: Mrs Corrigan now has a full head of hair after she started following her own iron-rich diet And after lengthy research, she came up with a ‘grow-your-hair-back diet’ – featuring iron-rich fare such as cockles, venison and leafy green vegetables. Within four months of adopting it, her hair had not only grown back, but was thicker and stronger. Her GP is so impressed with the results that she passes on Mrs Corrigan’s details to others. Hair loss: Mrs Corrigan's condition began four yeas ago with two small patches of alopecia and left her embarrassed to go out without covering her head wit...

I lost my hair... then grew it back with an iron-rich COCKLE diet

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When mother-of-three Mary Corrigan began losing her hair, she was naturally devastated. The 43-year-old was so embarrassed about her bald patches that she wouldn’t go out without a hat. Yet despite visits to her GP and a trichologist, she was told there was no cure. So the housewife, a former chef with a background in nutrition, decided to find her own solution. Healthy hair: Mrs Corrigan now has a full head of hair after she started following her own iron-rich diet And after lengthy research, she came up with a ‘grow-your-hair-back diet’ – featuring iron-rich fare such as cockles, venison and leafy green vegetables. Within four months of adopting it, her hair had not only grown back, but was thicker and stronger. Her GP is so impressed with the results that she passes on Mrs Corrigan’s details to others. Hair loss: Mrs Corrigan's condition began four yeas ago with two small patches of alopecia and left her embarrassed to go out without covering her head wit...

Going up in the world: The baby born in a hospital lift

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Baby Natalya Ionna Bunn is a girl destined to reach the heights - after being born in a LIFT. The fast-rising tot floored her shocked mum when she came along in the elevator at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Natalya emerged as mum Suzy Bunn, 29, was due to be induced because she was 11 days overdue. Uplifting: Suzy Bunn and baby Natalya with her seven-year-old daughter Alanna and husband Jason Baby dash: Suzy Bunn felt a contraction as she arrived at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital The mobility specialist had dashed to hospital with husband Jason, 40, a sales executive, after her waters broke.Then came her uplifting experience. Suzy, from Mattishall, Norfolk, said: 'We were walking across the hospital car park and I thought she was coming. 'We got in the lift to meet the midwife when I had another contraction. 'As the doors opened, a midwife and a nurse were waiting there with a wheelchair but as I moved to get in it, Natalya was born. ...

Going up in the world: The baby born in a hospital lift

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Baby Natalya Ionna Bunn is a girl destined to reach the heights - after being born in a LIFT. The fast-rising tot floored her shocked mum when she came along in the elevator at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Natalya emerged as mum Suzy Bunn, 29, was due to be induced because she was 11 days overdue. Uplifting: Suzy Bunn and baby Natalya with her seven-year-old daughter Alanna and husband Jason Baby dash: Suzy Bunn felt a contraction as she arrived at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital The mobility specialist had dashed to hospital with husband Jason, 40, a sales executive, after her waters broke.Then came her uplifting experience. Suzy, from Mattishall, Norfolk, said: 'We were walking across the hospital car park and I thought she was coming. 'We got in the lift to meet the midwife when I had another contraction. 'As the doors opened, a midwife and a nurse were waiting there with a wheelchair but as I moved to get in it, Natalya was born. ...

Bah gum! Baby boy born with two perfect front teeth

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A baby boy surprised his first-time parents when he was born with two fully-formed FRONT TEETH. Most babies six months to a year to grow their first teeth but Oliver James had two pearly whites from the start. His parents Joanne Jones, 31, and Lee, 32, said they have already booked their son's first dentists appointment. First time parents Joanne and Lee Jones had an extra surprise when their son Oliver was born - he had two front teeth The 7lb 12oz youngster has two front incisors in his lower gums and doctors say the teeth may fall out and be replaced or stay in place as the first of his baby teeth. Mr and Mrs James, from Haverhill, Cambridgeshire have been inundated with friends and family who are keen to see their firstborn's toothy smile. Mrs James, a carer, said that they were delighted to have a healthy baby boy and added that his teeth were proving popular with visitors. She said: 'Oliver is a very, very good baby and it was a complete surprise to see ...

Bah gum! Baby boy born with two perfect front teeth

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A baby boy surprised his first-time parents when he was born with two fully-formed FRONT TEETH. Most babies six months to a year to grow their first teeth but Oliver James had two pearly whites from the start. His parents Joanne Jones, 31, and Lee, 32, said they have already booked their son's first dentists appointment. First time parents Joanne and Lee Jones had an extra surprise when their son Oliver was born - he had two front teeth The 7lb 12oz youngster has two front incisors in his lower gums and doctors say the teeth may fall out and be replaced or stay in place as the first of his baby teeth. Mr and Mrs James, from Haverhill, Cambridgeshire have been inundated with friends and family who are keen to see their firstborn's toothy smile. Mrs James, a carer, said that they were delighted to have a healthy baby boy and added that his teeth were proving popular with visitors. She said: 'Oliver is a very, very good baby and it was a complete surprise to see ...

Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in the World

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It used to be that only celebrities and wealthy housewives underwent cosmetic surgery… but not anymore! Today people of all ages, backgrounds, and income-levels are going under the knife to enhance their looks. Plastic surgery is a booming industry with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Below is a list of the top 10 plastic surgery procedures, compiled by PlasticSurgerySpot.com using statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 1. Liposuction This popular procedures is used to remove excess fat from the body, neck, and chin. When done right the results are impressive, when done wrong lumps can occur. ( Link ) 2. Breast Implants A larger breast size is desired by many woman. This is accomplished using either saline or silicone breast implants. ( Link ) 3. Cosmetic Eye Surgery This anti-wrinkle procedure helps to minimize the appearance of aging skin around the eyes. Both upper and lower eye lifts are a popular procedure for the baby boomer genera...

Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in the World

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It used to be that only celebrities and wealthy housewives underwent cosmetic surgery… but not anymore! Today people of all ages, backgrounds, and income-levels are going under the knife to enhance their looks. Plastic surgery is a booming industry with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Below is a list of the top 10 plastic surgery procedures, compiled by PlasticSurgerySpot.com using statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 1. Liposuction This popular procedures is used to remove excess fat from the body, neck, and chin. When done right the results are impressive, when done wrong lumps can occur. ( Link ) 2. Breast Implants A larger breast size is desired by many woman. This is accomplished using either saline or silicone breast implants. ( Link ) 3. Cosmetic Eye Surgery This anti-wrinkle procedure helps to minimize the appearance of aging skin around the eyes. Both upper and lower eye lifts are a popular procedure for the baby boomer genera...

The £1million cost to the British taxpayer of caring for the world's fattest man

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He ate 20,000 calories a day - ten times the recommended intake for a man £100k-a-year care costs have racked up £1m bill for taxpayers 'I've always said there's a thin man inside all of this packaging' The world's fattest man has told how the break up of a relationship with an older woman spurred him to binge eat his way to 70 stone. But it is the British taxpayer who should be the one feeling heartbroken. Paul Mason, from Ipswich, was given life-saving bypass surgery last year and now weighs a comparatively slim 37 stone. But his care bill costs taxpayers an estimated £100,000 a year and is believed to have topped £1million over the last 15 years The 50-year-old former postman, who now travels by motorised wheelchair after being bedridden for years, claims his gargantuan size was not down to greed but the heartbreak he went through in his youth. Now scroll down to watch the video Enlarge Fattest man: Paul Mason pictured weighing at least 60 ston...