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Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Pharmacist's thrush alert over key symptoms as cases set to surge
Thrush is a common fungal infection, affecting three quarters of women in the UK at least once in their lifetime Women are being urged to be aware of six red flags as an increase in thrush cases looms this summer. Health professionals are raising awareness about the condition, which affects three-quarters of UK women at least once. Pharmacist Amie Anand at Well Pharmacy Online Doctor said: "Thrush thrives in warm, damp conditions and can develop when the balance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina is disrupted. During the summer and especially when holidaying abroad, this balance can be affected more easily due to increased sweating, frequent swimming, and the general rise in temperature." She advised to avoid some clothing and favour others at this time of year. "To reduce the risk of thrush in the warmer months, it's important to wear breathable clothing, opt for cotton underwear, and avoid staying in wet swimwear for extended periods," she said. The rise in thrush infections during the summertime can be attributed to higher temperatures and lifestyle changes that lead to perfect breeding grounds for Candida yeast, reports Gloucestershire Live. "Recognising the symptoms of thrush early can help you seek the right treatment and avoid prolonged discomfort," Amie adds. "Typical symptoms include itching, irritation, or burning in the affected area, a thick white discharge, and redness or swelling." Left unchecked, thrush may cause increasing discomfort. Common symptoms include: Pain or discomfort during intercourse or urination (in cases of vaginal thrush) Redness and swelling Thick, white discharge with a texture similar to cottage cheese (in vaginal thrush) Itching, irritation, or burning in the affected area Six red flags to be aware of with thrush Heat and sweat Increased heat and sweat can lead to more sweating in areas like the vagina, underarms, and beneath the breasts. The pharmacist said: "High temperatures mean more sweating, especially in areas like the vagina, underarms, and beneath the breasts. This excess moisture can create the perfect warm, damp environment for yeast to multiply. Opting for loose, breathable fabrics like cotton can help reduce this risk." Damp and sweaty clothes Hanging around in damp swimwear or sweaty workout clothes too long creates a trap for moisture against the skin. The pharmacist said: "Long periods in damp swimwear or sweaty workout gear can trap moisture against the skin, disrupting the natural balance of bacteria and yeast. Candida thrives in warm, moist conditions, making it essential to change into dry clothing as soon as possible after swimming or exercise." Tight clothes Tight outfits and synthetic materials might look good but can be bad for your skin. The pharmacist said: "Wearing tight clothing, including non-breathable underwear, tights, or leggings, can trap heat and moisture against the skin, creating the ideal environment for yeast to thrive." Synthetic fabrics The pharmacist said: "Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon are particularly problematic, as they lack the breathability of natural fibers like cotton or bamboo. Opting for looser, more breathable fabrics can reduce this risk significantly." Hormone changes Hormonal fluctuations from birth control or menstruation are two more issues to bear in mind. The pharmacist said: "Heat isn't the only factor – hormonal changes can also play a significant role. For some, hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle or from birth control pills can increase the likelihood of thrush by altering the vaginal pH, making it more likely to develop thrush." Diet changes Diet changes and increased sugar intake are also issues to pay close attention to. "Summer often brings BBQs, picnics, and sweet treats like ice creams, cocktails, and sugary drinks. High sugar levels can fuel yeast growth, as Candida feeds on sugar. Limiting sugar intake and incorporating probiotic-rich foods, like yoghurt and kefir, can help maintain a healthier pH balance," the pharmacist said. Travel Finally, the pharmacist warned to take heed of travel and changing hygiene habits She said: "Travel or being away from home can disrupt routine hygiene practices, leading to more prolonged exposure to sweat or changes in pH levels from different water sources, personal care products, or unfamiliar bathroom conditions. Pack breathable underwear to stay fresh on the go."
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Daily Record
Horror final moments of couple mauled and then eaten by bear
Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were mauled to death and eaten by a brown bear in October 2003 - and the audio of the attack is truly haunting Air taxi pilot Willy Fulton encountered a chilling scene when he returned to pick up Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard from their bear-watching excursion in the Alaskan woods. The place was unnervingly quiet, disturbed only by "the meanest bear" seen gnawing at what appeared to be human remains atop a grotesque mound. With no sign of the couple, a deeply concerned Fulton quickly got in touch with the rangers at Katmai National Park to inform them of the appalling discovery. The severity of the situation quickly became clear to ranger Joe Ellis and his team as they unravelled the signs of a ferocious attack at the campsite. The tents were demolished as if struck with force, an uneaten meal suggested a sudden disturbance, and footwear left at the tent's threshold hinted at an erratic escape. Amidst the harrowing details, they stumbled upon an even more horrifying finding: close to one of the tents lay a grass-covered pile, mistakenly concealing a human hand and arm protruding through the earthy camouflage. As the investigation deepened, they came across an even more sickening spectacle—a decapitated and masticated skull identified as Tim's, coupled with a detached right arm, still donning a watch, as revealed by the Daily Star, reports the Mirror US. The haunting tale of Tim, the 46 year old who became known as 'Grizzly Man,' emerged effortlessly - he tragically captured his own death on tape. Living amidst the brown bears of Alaska for 13 seasons, he gained fame by forming close bonds with them, naming and even befriending the wild creatures, unaware that it would end in tragedy. Often criticised for crossing the line with wildlife, Treadwell found solace among bears rather than humans and was open about his detachment from contemporary society. Dedicated to his craft as a filmmaker, he meticulously filmed each encounter with the bears, including his last in October 2003. On that dreadful day, although covered by its lens cap, the camera recorded a chilling six-minute audio of the attack. The recording is initiated by Amie's worried question about the proximity of the bear, which is swiftly followed by Tim's horrifying scream: "Get out here! I'm getting killed out here!". The distress then unfolds as Amie leaves the tent, trying to save him, telling him to "play dead". A deceptive silence falls, hinting that her efforts may be successful, but this is short-lived; the bear re-engages with Tim, apparently seizing his head in its mouth and dragging him off. In harrowing desperation, Tim yells for Amie, 37, instructing her to "hit the bear", while she implores him to "fight back". In a desperate attempt to ward off the bear, Amie wields a frying pan as Tim's terrified cries slowly diminish into weak groans. The recording concludes with Amie's harrowing, bone-chilling screams. Throughout the ordeal, the bear remains disturbingly silent. When the creature was eventually found and killed, investigators discovered four bin bags filled with human remains in its stomach. The 1,000-pound, 28 year old male had reportedly struggled to find food that season due to his advanced age and damaged teeth. Park rangers later remarked that Californian Tim was lucky to have survived as long as he did. One suggested that the bears were so baffled by his direct, nonchalant approach that they didn't know how to react to him. The horrifying incident became the central theme of Werner Herzog's acclaimed documentary, The Grizzly Man, in 2005. The film incorporated Tim's own footage of his encounters with brown bears and interviews with those who knew him. Some of the final footage captured by Tim - just hours before his tragic end - included a clip of a bear diving into a river for a piece of salmon. In the video, Tim admits he feels uneasy around this particular bear. Herzog speculates whether this was the very bear that ended up killing him. Adding to the heartbreak, the couple had been due to fly home earlier but decided to return to their camp for an additional week following a confusion with their flight tickets. The documentary further uncovered that Amie was petrified of the bears and felt her boyfriend was "hellbent on destruction". She had informed Tim that this expedition would be her final one and had a fresh job lined up for her in California. Sadly, both of them never returned from Alaska after that ill-fated October night. A close associate of Tim's securely holds the chilling audio of their final moments. In a chilling caution, Herzog gravely recommended regarding the tape: "Never listen to this".
Irish Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Couples' horrifying final moments as they're mauled and eaten by 'meanest' bear
Air taxi pilot Willy Fulton was confronted with a chilling scene when he arrived to collect Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard from their bear-watching expedition in the Alaskan wilderness. The campsite was eerily quiet, save for the sight of "the meanest bear" feasting on human remains on top of a macabre mound. With no sign of the couple, a worried Fulton quickly contacted the Katmai National Park rangers to describe the horrifying discovery. Ranger Joe Ellis and his team were soon faced with the grim task of piecing together the violent events at the campsite. The flattened tents indicated a struggle, an untouched meal hinted at a sudden disturbance, and shoes left by the entrance suggested a hasty escape. Nearby, a deceptive pile of grass, dirt, and branches concealed a horrific sight human fingers and an arm protruding from the ground. The horror escalated when they found Tim's decapitated head, gnawed upon, and his right arm, still wearing a watch, severed from his body, as reported by the Daily Star. The details emerged with bone-chilling ease - 46 year old Tim, better known as the 'Grizzly Man,' inadvertently recorded his own grim fate. For well over a decade, he famously lived among the brown bears of Alaska, even going as far as to befriend and name them, little realising that this very passion would culminate in such a harrowing conclusion, reports the Mirror US. Renowned for his audacious antics, he frequently touched the wild animals, claiming a stronger kinship with them than with people. Treadwell, ever the dedicated filmmaker, meticulously documented each meeting with the bears, right up to that ill-fated encounter in October 2003. The camera, its lens cap still on, eerily captured the six-minute long audio of the fatal attack. The recording kicks off with Amie's nervous voice asking about the bear's whereabouts, before being shattered by Tim's horrifying cry: "Get out here! I'm getting killed out here!". Amie hurries out, courageously telling him to "play dead" while unzipping the tent. There's a momentary quiet, hinting that her strategy might have worked, with the bear seemingly letting Tim go. Yet the respite is tragically brief as the creature starts its lethal onslaught anew, likely seizing Tim's head in its terrifying jaws and pulling him away. In undeniable panic, Tim shouts for Amie, aged 37, to "hit the bear" and she frantically begs him to "fight back". With a frying pan, Amie tries to ward off the bear as Tim's desperate cries gradually diminish into weak moans. The tape concludes with Amie's haunting, spine-tingling screams. Throughout the attack, the bear remains eerily quiet. When the bear was found and killed, investigators retrieved four bin bags full of human remains from its stomach. The 1,000-pound, 28 year old male had apparently struggled to feed that season due to his age and broken teeth. Park rangers later remarked that Californian Tim was lucky to have survived as long as he did. One suggested the bears were so baffled by his direct, casual contact that they didn't know how to react to him. The attack became the subject of Werner Herzog's award-winning documentary, The Grizzly Man, in 2005. The film incorporated Tim's own footage of his interactions with brown bears and interviews with people who knew him. Some of the last footage recorded by Tim - mere hours before his death - included a clip of a bear diving into the river for a piece of salmon. In the footage, Tim admits he doesn't feel comfortable around this particular bear. Herzog speculates on whether it was the very bear who killed him. Adding to the tragedy, the couple had been scheduled to fly home earlier but decided to return to their camp for an extra week after a mix-up with their flight tickets home. The documentary shed light on how Amie was petrified of the bears and viewed her boyfriend as being "hellbent on destruction". She had informed Tim that this excursion would be her final one and she had a new job lined up for her in California. Sadly, both of them didn't survive their last trip to Alaska after that ill-fated October night. A close friend of Tim's closely guards the chilling audio recording of the couple's final moments. In a bone-chilling cautionary note, Herzog gravely recommended concerning the tape: "Never listen to this".
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Screaming couple eaten alive by bear and gruesome feast is caught on camera
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard desperately tried to fight off the adult grizzly while camping out in Alaska - but their hungry attacker started eating them before they were dead A couple who wanted to befriend wild bears made a fatal mistake while camping in Alaska - and paid for it with their lives in the most horrifying way. Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard, 37, had been spending time with wild grizzlies - something former heroin addict Timothy had done every summer for the past 13 years. He played with, talked to and even touched the bears, which can weigh as much as 700lb (317kg) and stand at a height of 8 to 9 feet (2.4 to 2.7 metres) on their hind legs. Timothy had been warned by his worried friends and family that the bears were not his friends, but the 46-year-old believed he was at one with the creatures, naming each of them and insisting they were just misunderstood. One rainy October afternoon in 2003, the day before they were due to be collected by seaplane to return home for the winter, Timothy and Amie had prepared their snack and were in their tent when disaster struck. Cheese and sausage was found in a ziplock bag, along with an open packet of crisps and a chocolate bar. The next few minutes were caught on Tim's own camera, as were all his previous interactions with the grizzlies. The tape, which was recovered after Tim and Amie's deaths, was the focal point of award-winning documentary The Grizzly Man by Werner Herzog, who says the blood-curdling audio should be deleted so that nobody else has to listen to it. The lens was left on the camera, but the recovered recording starts with a frightened Amie asking if the bear is still out there before Tim screams: "Get out here! I'm getting killed out here!" The tent zipper is heard as Amie rushes out into the storm and shouts for her boyfriend to 'play dead'. Her screams and shouts appear to work and the bear lets Tim out of its grip, but as soon as she heads over to help, it returns, apparently clamping its jaws around Tim's head once more and pulling him towards the undergrowth. Frantic, Tim screams for Amy to 'hit the bear' and she is heard telling him to 'fight back' before attacking it with a frying pan. Throughout its attack the bear is sinisterly silent, with Tim's shouts giving way to moans before Amy panics and lets out a series of spine-chilling screams. There the tape runs out. Air taxi pilot Willy Fulton was one of the first on the scene after the vicious killings, and later said he knew instantly what had happened when he landed at Katmai National Park to collect the pair. Instead of finding them waiting on the shore, there was an eerie silence and the 'meanest looking bear' sitting atop of a pile of human remains, feeding from a human ribcage. Tim and Amie's tents were found collapsed and torn with their evening snack lying opened and untouched. Their shoes were lined up neatly by the door, and outside one tent lay a 3ft-high mound of grass, mud, twigs and remains, with ranger Joe Ellis spotting fingers and an arm protruding from it. Nearby they found what was left of Tim's mauled head connected to a small piece of spine. His right arm was also found, his wrist watch still attached. But it was the video camera in Tim's tent that would provide the full terrifying picture of what really happened. When the bear was shot, investigators recovered four bin bags full of human remains from the stomach of the 1,000 pound 28-year-old male, who is said to have struggled to feed that season due to his age and broken teeth. According to Willy, Tim had previously tried to befriend the bear, but it 'never happened'. The pilot also revealed the same grizzly bear stalked him on the way back to his plane. Tragically, Amie had confessed to friends before the trip that she was terrified of the bears and thought her boyfriend was 'hellbent on destruction'. She'd told Tim the camping trip would be her last and had a new job waiting for her back in California. And in a heartbreaking twist, Tim's own hubris led to their deaths. Food that autumn was particularly scarce, and Tim had been warned that the grizzles were far more aggressive than usual. Grizzles need to pile on weight before their hibernation over the winter months, as the US National Parks Service pointed out in their report. "Treadwell's pattern of occupying prime feeding sites where bears aggregate along the Katmai Coast is likely to have contributed to his decision to camp at Kaflia Lake during a time of year when bears were fiercely competing for food sources," wrote the investigating rangers. "It is possible that a bear investigated the camp in part due to the food found in the sleeping tent, and that the fatal confrontation resulted as a consequence of Treadwell's history of approaching bears and allowing bears to approach him within a few feet." The report concluded: "The pattern of behavior exhibited by Treadwell appeared to a result of his opinion that he had established a special relationship with bears in the area of the camp. This pattern of behavior is well documented on video taken by Treadwell and presented to the public by several national media outlets."
Telegraph
28-03-2025
- Telegraph
Student murdered personal trainer ‘because he hated women'
A criminology student stabbed a personal trainer on Bournemouth beach because he hated women, a court heard. Nasen Saadi, 21, stabbed personal trainer Amie Gray, 34, to death and wounded her friend Leanne Miles in an attack on May 24 last year as the two women chatted by a fire. The killer had collected knives and researched locations to carry out the killing, and had even asked his course lecturers at the University of Greenwich questions on how to get away with murder. Saadi, of Croydon, south London, was jailed at Winchester Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 39 years for murder and attempted murder. He was also sentenced for failing to give his mobile phone pin code to police. The judge, Mrs Justice Cutts, said Saadi 'felt humiliated' after being rejected by girls and women, which 'has led over time to a deeply-suppressed rage towards society and women in particular'. She added that Saadi had chosen to deny his guilt because he wanted the 'notoriety of a trial' and had a 'complete lack of remorse'. 'The clear evidence is you planned to kill and went to Bournemouth to do so,' the judge said. 'It seems you have felt humiliated and rejected for any advances you have made towards girls which has led over time to a deeply-suppressed rage towards society and women in particular.' The judge added: 'You chose Amie Gray and Leanne Miles because you had a grievance of society as a whole, and of women.' Tributes to Amie In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mrs Gray's wife, Sian Gray, said that her wife's death would 'haunt' her forever. She said: 'At the age of 36, I should not have to hold my deceased wife's cold hand, nor should my daughter have to say goodbye and grieve over a coffin. 'Our tragedy has been a public display for all to see. In such a small town we have no privacy so cannot hide our grief. That has been taken away from us. Amie's beautiful life has now been reduced to forever being remembered as 'the murder victim'.' Mrs Gray's mother, Sharon Macklin, said in a statement: 'Amie was an amazing, funny, kind and energetic soul. She had a big smile and a loud laugh and when she entered the room it was filled with laughter and her presence couldn't be ignored. She was beautiful inside and out, even if life wasn't great for her she would always find the time to help others.' She added that she struggled to sleep and was taking medication and receiving counselling after her daughter's death. Mrs Gray's aunt, Joy Lawrence, said: 'I see the impact it has had on my husband, daughters and grandchildren, the younger ones only 11 and eight, coping with everyone's grief. They are so distraught that they will never have fun with her again.' The trial heard that Saadi was 'fascinated' with knives and had bought six blades from websites, with several found at his aunt's house, where he was living, and at his parents' home. Saadi used the name 'Ninja Killer' for his Snapchat account and also used the username 'NSkills' on his computer. He had also carried out searches about the Milly Dowler and Brianna Ghey killings. The court was told Saadi had booked two hotels for a four-night stay in Bournemouth starting May 21 and was shown on CCTV carrying out 'recces' of the seafront and the scene of the murder, which happened at about 11.40pm on May 24. During his stay at the Dorset resort, the defendant went to the cinema to see 'slasher' movie The Strangers: Chapter 1. His trial was told Ms Gray had tried to distract Saadi while he was attacking Ms Miles, shouting 'get away', allowing her friend to flee. Saadi's tutors told the nine-day trial that he had shown a 'degree of specific interest in matters not related to the subject of his lectures' and 'plied' them with questions relating to forensics, DNA, self defence and policing. One academic, Lisa-Maria Reiss, described Saadi asking her questions on 'how to get away with murder' before asking her 'how often' a self-defence argument would 'go through' if a 'person was attacked first'. His questions prompted her to ask him 'You're not planning a murder are you?' - to which Saadi did not respond. Saadi, who chose not to give evidence, denied carrying out the attacks saying it was a case of mistaken identity and adding that he must have 'blacked out' when they happened. Benjamin May, a senior crown prosecutor with CPS Wessex, said: 'Amie's courageous final act to protect her friend truly defines who she was, and her life will forever be remembered for the love and protection she gave to her loved ones. 'Our thoughts continue to remain with her friends and family, as well as with Leanne Miles, whose bravery through this ordeal helped us to deliver justice. 'Saadi's perverse fascination with murder and violence morphed into vile, real-world consequences, for which he has faced justice.' Det Insp Mark Jenkins, of Dorset Police, added: 'We were able to show how carefully the defendant planned his attack, intending to kill, choosing Bournemouth – somewhere he had never been before – as the location seemingly purely because it had a sandy beach and how he travelled down several days before with the intention of committing this horrific act. 'It appears that he targeted Amie and Leanne, who he had never met and were simply enjoying a peaceful evening on the beach, just because he saw an opportunity to surprise and overpower them. 'I want to again thank Amie's family and Leanne for the support they have provided throughout the investigation and court process and the dignified way they have conducted themselves during this extremely difficult period for them all.' 'Infamy became the goal' Charles Sherrard KC, defending, said that Saadi had 'recognised his guilt' after his conviction and 'demonstrated a willingness to receive therapy'. He added: 'He is a social misfit, someone who had hardly any friends at school, never had a girlfriend and seemed to be somebody who was avoided rather than somebody's mate. 'The fact of that was to provide him with significantly low esteem and general sense of inadequacy.' He said that Saadi compensated by 'obsessing' over horror films and was fascinated by the mind of a psychopath and had a 'growing sense of rage against society for the rejection'. Mr Sherrard continued: 'Infamy became a valid goal in itself. 'Without using the words of a psychologist, without anything from a thesaurus, what it comes down to, in the words of the defendant 'I never got noticed when I did a good thing, people have only noticed when I did a bad thing' and that's perhaps the nearest one can get to an explanation.'
