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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Mutant deer with horrifying flesh bubbles spotted in multiple US states as fears of an outbreak grip the nation
Deer across the US have been spotted with tumor-like growths hanging off their bodies, joining rabbits and squirrels as animals showing signs of widespread disease. From the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest, pictures on social media continue to document cases of strange bubbles growing all over local deer, from their faces to their legs. Over the last two months, people have photographed deformed deer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Wildlife officials have already identified the condition as deer cutaneous fibroma, better known as deer warts. The condition is due to a virus transmitted between deer in all parts of the US, and experts have warned that it's spreading this summer. The virus mainly spreads through disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks, which pass on the blood of infected deer to healthy animals nearby. Since these potentially deadly pests breed and multiply in warmer weather, Americans should expect to see more cases of the condition wherever deer may live. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said: 'Papillomas are most frequently seen during the late summer and into the fall, probably due to increased biting insect activity during this time of year.' This year, Americans have also been encountering mutated rabbits and squirrels which have been spreading their own species-specific viruses throughout the US. These animals have dealt with similar sores and growths on their bodies as well. The condition spreading through deer this summer is part of the same broad family of viruses that can affect humans, known as papillomaviruses, which target the skin and mucous membranes. In humans, papillomaviruses cause conditions like common warts, plantar warts, and genital warts, and some strains are linked to cancers such as cervical or throat cancer. While both deer and human papillomaviruses lead to growths by infecting skin cells, the deer version is species-specific, meaning it's adapted only to infect deer and cannot jump to humans or other animals due to differences in how the virus attaches itself and enters cells in different species. Deer warts can be small, like a pea, or grow as big as a football, appearing gray, black, or fleshy and often hairless. While disease-transmitting insects are believed to be the main culprit spreading the virus, direct contact with the warts may also infect deer. Dr Kristin Mansfield, a wildlife veterinarian in Washington state, told FOX13 that deer can spread the virus if they share the same feeding areas, sleeping spot, or rubbing posts - usually a tree males use to mark their territory during mating season. Deer warts are found across the entire range of white-tailed deer in North America, so they're common throughout the US, with no specific state being much more affected than others. However, the condition is rarely fatal. The deer's immune system fights off the virus, and the warts shrink and disappear on their own after a few months. In rare cases, if the warts grow too large or become infected with bacteria, they can cause problems like blocking a deer's vision or ability to eat. One medical expert told the Daily Mail that Americans should expect diseases like this to continue spreading as temperatures get warmer throughout more of the year. Dr Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine explained that climate change has allowed mosquitoes and ticks to live longer and also spread to areas they don't normally inhabit. While deer can't spread deer warts to people, they can bring illnesses such as Lyme disease to populated areas, which is passed on to humans through the ticks they carry. 'These temperature changes are resulting in diseases that were never endemic in certain areas to become endemic,' Dr Awan said. 'If you take a look at Lyme disease, for example, we're starting to see it in areas that we never saw it before... places like southern Canada, northern states on the East Coast, like Maine,' he added. Deer warts are not a new condition afflicting wildlife. Scientists believe it has been around for centuries, and studies on papillomaviruses affecting wildlife in the US go back to the 1950s. While climate changes in recent years are helping the virus to spread, Dr Awan noted that there's one other factor contributing to the increase in deer wart sightings: social media. 'People are starting to talk about it more, they're starting to document it more on social media, and hence, there's been a lot more discussion about this,' the doctor explained.
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
UK's food labelling needs a complete overhaul to combat obesity crisis, health coach claims
A similar scheme in Chile has had a positive impact Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PCI-QUALIFIED health coach Steve Bennett is calling on British policymakers to adopt bold, front-of-pack food warning labels as part of a national strategy to tackle obesity, affecting approximately 15 million adults in the UK. He praised the black warning labels on ultra-processed foods in Chilean supermarkets, which has led to a measurable decline in sales of these marked products. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Steve said the traffic light system fails to inform customers about health risks Credit: Getty 4 He has proposed a scheme used in Chile with black warning labels on ultra-processed foods Credit: Alamy Steve, founder of a health app called Clubwell, said: 'Our food labelling system does little to deter Brits away from unhealthy options. 'Although well-intentioned, the current traffic light system fails to clearly inform consumers of the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods. 'The system is based on manufacturer-designed portion sizes which are so unrealistic they border on fantasy. When did you last eat just half a biscuit or a single square of chocolate? 'Chile's approach is simple and effective. The introduction of stark black warning labels on foods high in sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat has reduced sales of harmful foods, improved public awareness, and contributed towards a drop in childhood obesity. 'I would expect a similar model in Britain to reflect these results.' Since Chile's policy was introduced, purchases of sugary foods were reportedly cut by as much as 25 per cent. Sales of ultra-processed foods with the labels in school kiosks dropped from 90 per cent to 15 per cent within six months of the law's introduction. Britain currently leads Europe in ultra-processed food consumption, with these products making up over 50 per cent of all food purchases. Steve added: 'Obesity not only increases the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and several other diseases, but it also places huge pressure on the NHS and the UK economy. 'Changing our food labelling system and limiting sales of UPFs is a vital step towards tackling this spiralling obesity crisis. 'Addressing the root of the issue is far more effective in the long-term. We shouldn't simply be relying on weight loss jabs to solve the obesity epidemic. 'Transparent labelling would empower consumers to make informed choices and reduce dependence on pharmaceutical solutions. 'The food industry has resisted change, but the evidence is clear, bold labels work. 'I urge the UK government to implement clear warning labels, restrictions on marketing to children and removal of junk food from schools.' Steve, who has created £100 million companies during his award-winning commercial career before becoming a respected health coach, is launching the FREE Clubwell app later in the year to encourage users to keep track of their metabolic health to prevent future health issues related to insulin resistance. 4 Steve is launching a free app to help keep customers informed Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Woman who is a quadruplet gives birth to five babies in 1-in-60million case
Theresa Troia was a one-in-a-million baby born as one of four quadruplets. Births of that high order are extremely rare in the US, with just 120 births of quadruplets a year. Knowing how rare this was, Troia was shocked to discover that she herself was carrying an even higher-order birth of quintuplets - five babies. The 36-year-old from El Paso, Texas, told that she didn't undergo any fertility treatments, which makes births of multiple babies more likely, and she conceived naturally with her former partner. This made Troia's pregnancy a one-in-60-million occurrence. In the US, fewer than 10 sets of quintuplets are born each year. The news came as a surprise to Troia, a nurse consultant, who said she would have never known she was carrying five babies if it weren't for her pregnancy scans and ultrasounds. She revealed: 'It was odd. I didn't experience any cravings and there was no swelling or sickness. 'If I hadn't known I was pregnant, I would have never suspected it. My belly didn't even grow huge. I looked more like I was carrying one baby than five.' Troia delivered her quintuplets - Kyla Rose, Joseph Anthony, Jaxon Thomas, Viviana Lily, and Isabella Gianna - via C-section on June 3 at 28 weeks gestation. Quintuplets are almost always delivered by C-section and typically earlier than a full-term pregnancy at 39 and 40 weeks, due to the high risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery. Some of the complications involving multiple fetuses include miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, cerebral palsy and death. It also puts women at high risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine that indicate kidney damage. Thankfully, Troia's C-section went smoothly. Two of her babies - Isabella and Viviana - are identical twins who shared a placenta but were in separate amniotic sacs, a condition known as monochorionic-diamniotic or Mo-Di twins. After their premature delivery, Troia's babies were monitored in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Las Palmas Medical Center. Two of her babies - Joseph and Viviana - remain there and are set to be discharged shortly, while the other three were given the all-clear to go home at around nine weeks old. Babies born at 28 weeks will typically spend time in a NICU due to their underdeveloped lungs, which can lead to breathing difficulties. They also face risks of other complications like necrotizing enterocolitis - a serious gastrointestinal disease causing inflammation and damage to the intestine - and temperature regulation issues, requiring specialized care and monitoring. Survival rates for infants born at 28 weeks gestation is between 80 to 90 percent and they only have a 10 percent chance of having long-term health problems. Troia said the hardest part of having five children at the same time is finding enough time to tend to them all. The single mom told 'There is never enough of me. Feedings are every three hours, but with five, by the time I finish feeding, burping, changing, and cleaning bottles, it's time to start again.' While her former partner is no longer in touch, Troia has plenty of friends and family members rallying around her to help. Having five newborns at once is also expensive. A can of baby formula would usually feed a baby for a week but Troia says she has been going through one a day. The average cost for a tin of baby formula is $20. Meanwhile, she is currently going through around 35 diapers a day, which she expects to increase to more than 50 when her other two babies are allowed home. 'As they grow, that number keeps climbing, and my grocery bills climb right along with it,' the new mom revealed. While being a mom-of-five is exhausting and costly, Troia says she finds it deeply rewarding at the same time. 'When I see their faces, I know this is exactly where I'm meant to be,' she added. She has been told by her OB-GYN she is one of the first documented cases of someone from such a high-order multiple family giving birth to her own set of high-order multiple babies. However, these types of occurrences are not tracked, but if your mother has had multiple births, you are more likely to experience yourself. This is because the tendency for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs in a cycle), which is the main cause of multiple babies, can be inherited. Growing up as one of four, Troia said she was used to sharing everything and never being alone and she maintains a great relationship with her siblings today. She has three brothers, Joseph Troia, Matthew Troia and Thomas Troia. When she was born, her birth as a quadruplet captured the attention of local newspapers and now Troia's own quintuplet pregnancy has made headlines. She believes her multiple pregnancy is a sign from her mother, who passed away 10 years ago. She told this website: 'It feels like my mom - my first love, who I lost far too soon - gave them to me. 'Her legacy is alive in them. My quintuplets are my miracle, my history, and my heart.' While having a C-section, Troia opted to have her fallopian tubes removed - a procedure known as a salpingectomy - to prevent future pregnancies and reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. It involves removing both fallopian tubes, usually through the same incision made for the C-section. While Troia expected the recovery to be 'brutal' she was amazed to find that her body healed well. For other women expecting multiple births, Troia said her advice is to 'let people help because having more than one baby at the same time really does take a village'. She added: 'My cousin is traveling from Florida to stay with me, my brother Joseph has stepped in, and my best friend has been incredible. 'They each love these babies as their own, and that love is what makes this "village" so special. 'We thought support would look one way, but slowly we're learning it will be pieced together differently. And that's okay. 'It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Families don't always look like the picture-perfect version society imagines. Mine doesn't. But it's mine, it's ours, and it's beautiful.' Troia's quintuplets were the first to be born at Las Palmas Medical Center.
