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The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I have crazy cravings & it's nothing to do with being pregnant…I've eaten limescale for years & munch on paper every day
A MOTHER has revealed that she has been battling 'crazy' cravings for years - and it's not due to being pregnant. Yaz Chapman, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, has opened up on her 'unusual' Advertisement 2 A mother has opened up on her unique cravings, which include eating five pieces of A4 paper every day Credit: TikTok/@yazchapman2323 2 Not only this, but Yaz Chapman also loves munching on kettle limescale too Credit: TikTok/@yazchapman2323 Not only this, but the content creator has also been eating kettle Posting on social media, Yaz opened up about dealing with Pica disorder, which according to her, is when you crave 'non-nutritional items.' It's Advertisement Read more real life stories It's often treatable with therapy and a modification to lifestyle and circumstances. As a result of her She explained: 'As soon as I get a bit of limescale, I like to scrape it out and eat it, which sounds absolutely crazy, but I've done that for years.' Yaz's second craving is dental stone - a high-strength gypsum product used in dentistry to create accurate and durable models, impressions, and moulds for prosthetics and orthodontics. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous The mother revealed: 'I buy the powder to make dental stone, I mix it all up, it turns into a paste and then I spread it on a plate on top of tin foil and then I peel it off. 'I break it up into little bite size pieces and then I bang all in a little tub and just eat it as and when I'm craving it.' Watch moment Megan McKenna reveals bizarre pregnancy craving Yaz's third craving is paper, as she continued: 'I also eat paper, I probably eat about four/five bits of A4 paper a day.' The mother acknowledged that while Pica is 'very common in pregnancy,' she has had it since she was a child. Advertisement Everyone's always asking about my cravings and people are always completely baffled by it Yaz Chapman And not only can she not get enough of kettle limescale, dental stone and paper, but she also used to crave She admitted: 'I used to eat Rizlas, it had to be green Rizlas - but yeah, everyone's always asking about my cravings and people are always completely baffled by it.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Not only this, but it's also amassed 51,200 likes, 608 comments and 6,889 shares. Advertisement Social media users were gobsmacked by Yaz's 'unusual' cravings and raced to the comments to express this. One user gasped: 'That's fascinating.' I started eating tile grouting, literally digging it out from the tiles craving something chalky so bad Yaz Chapman A second wrote: 'Sorry I was literally expecting like gravy and chips or scraping the ice off the freezer, the limescale one took me out, but it's so interesting!' Whilst someone else penned: 'Oh wow that's unusual.' Advertisement At the same time, one user questioned: 'How did you know you liked dental stone? I can't imagine a scenario where you tried it for the first time to know you liked it.' In response, Yaz wrote back and confirmed: 'I was eating 'I had a mould in my cupboard from when I had my grill made and I just thought 'ooh I wonder what that's like, it's chalky', and I literally ate a solid mould of my teeth and then needed more.' Find out more on cravings Dr Crystal Wyllie, a GP and leading clinician at 'They are driven by a mix of biological and environmental factors, such as hormonal changes in pregnancy or menstruation, nutrient deficiencies, shifts in blood sugar, and social settings. 'Emotions also play a big role. Stress, anxiety or boredom can lead to cravings as certain foods provide a temporary sense of pleasure and relief. 'On top of that, the dopamine released when you eat these foods can reinforce your cravings over time.' But how can you tell the difference? 'If you're constantly reaching for sweets, cakes or biscuits, for example, it's likely your body is seeking a serotonin boost,' Dr Wyllie says. 'Sugary treats can offer a 'Similarly, cravings for savoury snacks like crisps, nuts or cheese can indicate your body needs more sodium or protein. 'This is particularly common if you've just been to the gym or you're dehydrated. 'Hormonal changes during your period can also trigger cravings for energy-dense foods like chocolate, pasta or fried food, as your body works harder and requires extra fuel. 'Recognising these patterns can help you address your cravings more healthily, and help you choose foods that satisfy your body's needs without overindulging. 'It's important that cravings don't lead to overeating, especially with calorie-rich foods (like those that are sugary or fatty) as this can lead to health issues such as obesity. 'All food groups should be consumed in moderation, bearing in mind your total calorie intake per day.' Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'Is that safe for you and Advertisement To this, Yaz replied and snapped: 'It's fine.' Not only this, but other social media users were eager to share the rather unusual cravings they have experienced. One person said: 'My craving is smelling cleaning products and washing detergents.' Another added: 'I crave ice, love the crunch.' Advertisement A third commented: 'Wall plaster was my thing when I was a kid, reminds me of Parma Violets without the sweetness.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I have crazy cravings & it's nothing to do with being pregnant…I've eaten limescale for years & munch on paper every day
Yaz also opened up on her previous cravings - Rizla paper and tile grouting CRAVE WAVE I have crazy cravings & it's nothing to do with being pregnant…I've eaten limescale for years & munch on paper every day Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MOTHER has revealed that she has been battling 'crazy' cravings for years - and it's not due to being pregnant. Yaz Chapman, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, has opened up on her 'unusual' cravings, which see her munch on five pieces of A4 paper every single day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A mother has opened up on her unique cravings, which include eating five pieces of A4 paper every day Credit: TikTok/@yazchapman2323 2 Not only this, but Yaz Chapman also loves munching on kettle limescale too Credit: TikTok/@yazchapman2323 Not only this, but the content creator has also been eating kettle limescale for years too - yes, you heard that correctly. Posting on social media, Yaz opened up about dealing with Pica disorder, which according to her, is when you crave 'non-nutritional items.' Pica disorder, also known as Pica, is a condition where a person compulsively swallows non-food items. It's especially common in children and while it's often harmless, swallowing certain items can make Pica very hazardous. It's often treatable with therapy and a modification to lifestyle and circumstances. As a result of her Pica disorder, Yaz has three cravings - the first of which is kettle limescale. She explained: 'As soon as I get a bit of limescale, I like to scrape it out and eat it, which sounds absolutely crazy, but I've done that for years.' Yaz's second craving is dental stone - a high-strength gypsum product used in dentistry to create accurate and durable models, impressions, and moulds for prosthetics and orthodontics. The mother revealed: 'I buy the powder to make dental stone, I mix it all up, it turns into a paste and then I spread it on a plate on top of tin foil and then I peel it off. 'I break it up into little bite size pieces and then I bang all in a little tub and just eat it as and when I'm craving it.' Watch moment Megan McKenna reveals bizarre pregnancy craving Yaz's third craving is paper, as she continued: 'I also eat paper, I probably eat about four/five bits of A4 paper a day.' The mother acknowledged that while Pica is 'very common in pregnancy,' she has had it since she was a child. Everyone's always asking about my cravings and people are always completely baffled by it Yaz Chapman And not only can she not get enough of kettle limescale, dental stone and paper, but she also used to crave rolling paper too. She admitted: 'I used to eat Rizlas, it had to be green Rizlas - but yeah, everyone's always asking about my cravings and people are always completely baffled by it.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @yazchapman2323, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 423,700 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 51,200 likes, 608 comments and 6,889 shares. Social media users were gobsmacked by Yaz's 'unusual' cravings and raced to the comments to express this. One user gasped: 'That's fascinating.' I started eating tile grouting, literally digging it out from the tiles craving something chalky so bad Yaz Chapman A second wrote: 'Sorry I was literally expecting like gravy and chips or scraping the ice off the freezer, the limescale one took me out, but it's so interesting!' Whilst someone else penned: 'Oh wow that's unusual.' At the same time, one user questioned: 'How did you know you liked dental stone? I can't imagine a scenario where you tried it for the first time to know you liked it.' In response, Yaz wrote back and confirmed: 'I was eating chalky stuff anyway, then I started eating tile grouting, literally digging it out from the tiles craving something chalky so bad. 'I had a mould in my cupboard from when I had my grill made and I just thought 'ooh I wonder what that's like, it's chalky', and I literally ate a solid mould of my teeth and then needed more.' Find out more on cravings Dr Crystal Wyllie, a GP and leading clinician at ZAVA Online Doctor, tells Sun Health: 'Cravings can reveal a lot about what your body or mind needs. 'They are driven by a mix of biological and environmental factors, such as hormonal changes in pregnancy or menstruation, nutrient deficiencies, shifts in blood sugar, and social settings. 'Emotions also play a big role. Stress, anxiety or boredom can lead to cravings as certain foods provide a temporary sense of pleasure and relief. 'On top of that, the dopamine released when you eat these foods can reinforce your cravings over time.' But how can you tell the difference? 'If you're constantly reaching for sweets, cakes or biscuits, for example, it's likely your body is seeking a serotonin boost,' Dr Wyllie says. 'Sugary treats can offer a quick mood lift, which is why we often crave them when we're feeling low or bored. 'Similarly, cravings for savoury snacks like crisps, nuts or cheese can indicate your body needs more sodium or protein. 'This is particularly common if you've just been to the gym or you're dehydrated. 'Hormonal changes during your period can also trigger cravings for energy-dense foods like chocolate, pasta or fried food, as your body works harder and requires extra fuel. 'Recognising these patterns can help you address your cravings more healthily, and help you choose foods that satisfy your body's needs without overindulging. 'It's important that cravings don't lead to overeating, especially with calorie-rich foods (like those that are sugary or fatty) as this can lead to health issues such as obesity. 'All food groups should be consumed in moderation, bearing in mind your total calorie intake per day.' Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'Is that safe for you and baby though?' To this, Yaz replied and snapped: 'It's fine.' Not only this, but other social media users were eager to share the rather unusual cravings they have experienced. One person said: 'My craving is smelling cleaning products and washing detergents.' Another added: 'I crave ice, love the crunch.' A third commented: 'Wall plaster was my thing when I was a kid, reminds me of Parma Violets without the sweetness.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
My home is infested with huge RATS as big as cats… my disabled son keeps eating their POO – the council won't help us
A PREGNANT mum-of-four has hit out after her and her children were placed in a one-bed council house infested with huge rats. Isabelle Cox, 23, slammed 9 Isabelle and her four children share a one bed flat Credit: Roland Leon 9 The tiny property is infested with rats and Isabelle's children are forced to share the single bedroom Credit: Roland Leon 9 The rodents pose a real health risk to Isabelle's young children Credit: Supplied The mum-of-four's home is infested with They have scurried into the house and leave hundreds of droppings all over her garden, which little son Harley, 7, has been eating. He is disabled, non-verbal and suffers from an eating disorder known as Pica which causes him to eat bizarre things, including dirt, stones and even wallpaper. The desperate mother has been left sleeping in the kitchen of the tiny property while her sons and daughters, Annlise, 5, Albie, 3, and Alissa, 2, share the living room and single bedroom. Read more in News She told The Sun: "I did tell them (the council) that it's a real bad safety risk. 'His needs are very complex and he needs his own room." Harley, who requires disability living allowance, a carer and motability assistance, has little sense of The locks in the home are twist style and the lad easily unlocks doors forcing Isabelle to be constantly vigilant. Most read in The Sun She worries Harley - and her other kids - may be attacked by a rat when out playing in the garden. Isabelle's grandmother Anabelle went on to say: 'At the back of the property they have big commercial bins. Rats the size of CATS roam the streets in our hellhole city where mountains of festering rubbish pile up on every corner "In the daylight when Harley is trying to play outside, there's so much faeces. 'They eat through the electric meter and nobody's done anything. Harley has Pica, he has no release in the house so he's using the garden. "We cant keep him out of the garden because there's twist locks and four foot fences. It's a shame he can't speak for himself, we have to speak for him and we're ignored, it feels like discrimination against a little disabled boy. Anabelle Isabelle's grandmother 'We should all have a safe guarding issue for Harley, even the Birmingham City Council, there's no way we can keep him safe with a twist lock." She added: 'It's a shame he can't speak for himself, we have to speak for him and we're ignored, it feels like discrimination against a Harley's school have issued several reports explaining the lad's complex needs and assisted Harley's mum in her struggle to get out of her rat infested property, she says. Isabelle's grandmother said Harley "lashes out at my cats" and "doesn't have that understanding" when confronted with the rats. 9 Isabelle has asked the city council if she can be moved to a more suitable home several times Credit: Roland Leon 9 The bins are left in a filthy condition, attracting the critters Credit: Roland Leon 9 The small garden is overrun with rodents Credit: Roland Leon 'What if one of the 'He'll eat anything, grass, sand, stones, wallpaper. He doesn't eat proper food, he just doesn't. 'When he was one-year-old we noticed he was quite different. There was one nursery that kicked him out because his needs are so severe. ' 'I'd like someone to acknowledge what she's going through but no one listens." 'They've just left us there' The family have been moved to hotels before but were left dealing with a raft of different problems. Isabelle explained: "The other hotel was playing music until two or three in the morning which is The mum says she has been offered other accommodation multiple times but is yet to be offered anything suitable. She had Harley when she was just 16-years-old and has struggled with Her family have warned of the impact that living in the grotty property will have on her health and are Anabelle added: ' 'When you think of four children you think it's doable but it's not when one is so severe." A Birmingham City Council spokesperson, said: "We are deeply sorry to hear of the challenges this household is currently facing. "We know temporary accommodation is not ideal for a family, but a national housing crisis means the accommodation shortage severely restricts what options we can offer to people in need. "The family have been placed in band A, the highest priority band for those on the housing register. However, there are currently around 25,000 households on the housing register in Birmingham. Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee a timescale for when a council home will be provided. We encourage all families to pursue all housing options, including those in the private rented sector and with housing associations.' "The family reported an issue with rats in the garden of the property to us in 2024, and pest control teams visited. We will be contacting the family and visiting the property to see if there is anything further we can do." 9 Young lad Harley has Pica and has eaten rat faeces before Credit: Roland Leon 9 The pregnant mother suspects the large bins behind her home attract the rats Credit: Roland Leon 9 The monster rats run rampant in the garden Credit: Supplied Help! I have mice or rats in my garden... WHETHER you can hear them they're scurrying around your house, or underneath your decking, there's one reason you have mice... Fabulous' Associate Editor, Rebecca Miller, is a gardening enthusiast. She explains why it's not uncommon to have mice, but you should be concerned if you have rats. "Our gardens are homes to various animals, from birds to hedgehogs to squirrels. But there's one animal no one wants to find - mice or rats. "Mice can be destructive, and rats are just downright scary, and send everyone into a panic. "But mice are common all across the UK - and one or two in the garden is not cause for alarm. "Wood mice and field mice will easily get in your home since they are small enough to squeeze in almost anywhere. However, they are more likely to shelter in garages, sheds, and outhouses because they provide easier access to the outside world. "You're also more likely to see mice inside during the autumn and winter months. "As for rats, they are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious diseases. They tend to set up home beneath decking, in sheds or greenhouses, and compost heaps. "Rats are mostly nocturnal so you may not see them when you're in your garden, but there are some signs to look out for: tunnels or 'runs', droppings, gnawed wood, or teeth marks in crops."
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
My home is infested with huge RATS as big as cats… my disabled son keeps eating their POO – the council won't help us
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PREGNANT mum-of-four has hit out after her and her children were placed in a one-bed council house infested with huge rats. Isabelle Cox, 23, slammed Birmingham City Council after she was placed in the council house for what she was promised would only be three months, but has been over a year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Isabelle and her four children share a one bed flat Credit: Roland Leon 9 The tiny property is infested with rats and Isabelle's children are forced to share the single bedroom Credit: Roland Leon 9 The rodents pose a real health risk to Isabelle's young children Credit: Supplied The mum-of-four's home is infested with huge rats that are attracted by the large, filthy bins behind the property. They have scurried into the house and leave hundreds of droppings all over her garden, which little son Harley, 7, has been eating. He is disabled, non-verbal and suffers from an eating disorder known as Pica which causes him to eat bizarre things, including dirt, stones and even wallpaper. The desperate mother has been left sleeping in the kitchen of the tiny property while her sons and daughters, Annlise, 5, Albie, 3, and Alissa, 2, share the living room and single bedroom. She told The Sun: "I did tell them (the council) that it's a real bad safety risk. 'His needs are very complex and he needs his own room." Harley, who requires disability living allowance, a carer and motability assistance, has little sense of danger and regularly "escapes" the property, going near busy roads. The locks in the home are twist style and the lad easily unlocks doors forcing Isabelle to be constantly vigilant. She worries Harley - and her other kids - may be attacked by a rat when out playing in the garden. Isabelle's grandmother Anabelle went on to say: 'At the back of the property they have big commercial bins. Rats the size of CATS roam the streets in our hellhole city where mountains of festering rubbish pile up on every corner "The rats have always been present but when they move the rubbish they're all in the garden, in the electric meter. "In the daylight when Harley is trying to play outside, there's so much faeces. 'They eat through the electric meter and nobody's done anything. Harley has Pica, he has no release in the house so he's using the garden. "We cant keep him out of the garden because there's twist locks and four foot fences. It's a shame he can't speak for himself, we have to speak for him and we're ignored, it feels like discrimination against a little disabled boy. Anabelle 'We should all have a safe guarding issue for Harley, even the Birmingham City Council, there's no way we can keep him safe with a twist lock." She added: 'It's a shame he can't speak for himself, we have to speak for him and we're ignored, it feels like discrimination against a little disabled boy." Harley's school have issued several reports explaining the lad's complex needs and assisted Harley's mum in her struggle to get out of her rat infested property, she says. Isabelle's grandmother said Harley "lashes out at my cats" and "doesn't have that understanding" when confronted with the rats. 9 Isabelle has asked the city council if she can be moved to a more suitable home several times Credit: Roland Leon 9 The bins are left in a filthy condition, attracting the critters Credit: Roland Leon 9 The small garden is overrun with rodents Credit: Roland Leon 'What if one of the rats attack him?" she said. "There's so many of them that they are out in the daytime, it will never be hygienic for a kid with Pica. 'He'll eat anything, grass, sand, stones, wallpaper. He doesn't eat proper food, he just doesn't. 'When he was one-year-old we noticed he was quite different. There was one nursery that kicked him out because his needs are so severe. 'Its been a battle to get what he's entitled to, it seems like the Birmingham City Council has it in for her, she's been asking for respite. 'I'd like someone to acknowledge what she's going through but no one listens." 'They've just left us there' The family have been moved to hotels before but were left dealing with a raft of different problems. Isabelle explained: "The other hotel was playing music until two or three in the morning which is very disruptive for Harley. They've just left us there." The mum says she has been offered other accommodation multiple times but is yet to be offered anything suitable. She had Harley when she was just 16-years-old and has struggled with mental health battles. Her family have warned of the impact that living in the grotty property will have on her health and are desperately appealing to have her moved. Anabelle added: 'There seems to be no support. It's not like she's purposefully put herself in this situation. 'When you think of four children you think it's doable but it's not when one is so severe." A Birmingham City Council spokesperson, said: "We are deeply sorry to hear of the challenges this household is currently facing. "We know temporary accommodation is not ideal for a family, but a national housing crisis means the accommodation shortage severely restricts what options we can offer to people in need. "The family have been placed in band A, the highest priority band for those on the housing register. However, there are currently around 25,000 households on the housing register in Birmingham. Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee a timescale for when a council home will be provided. We encourage all families to pursue all housing options, including those in the private rented sector and with housing associations.' "The family reported an issue with rats in the garden of the property to us in 2024, and pest control teams visited. We will be contacting the family and visiting the property to see if there is anything further we can do." 9 Young lad Harley has Pica and has eaten rat faeces before Credit: Roland Leon 9 The pregnant mother suspects the large bins behind her home attract the rats Credit: Roland Leon 9 The monster rats run rampant in the garden Credit: Supplied
India Today
31-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Jaipur doctors remove world's longest hairball from 14-year-old girl's stomach
Doctors in Jaipur have successfully removed a 210-centimetre-long trichobezoar (hairball) from the stomach of a 14-year-old girl, setting a new world record. The previous record for the longest trichobezoar stood at 180 girl, a class 10 student from Agra, suffered abdominal pain and vomiting for over a month, and then she was brought to the hospital after suffering from abdominal pain and vomiting for over a month. On examination, doctors discovered a hard mass stretching from her stomach to the area around the navel and upper right abdomen. A Contrast Enhanced CT (CECT) scan revealed that her stomach was distended and filled with an abnormal medical team decided to proceed with an immediate laparotomy. During the gastrotomy, doctors were shocked to find that the trichobezoar extended beyond the stomach and into the distal ileum, a section of the small intestine. Extracting the hairball in one piece was a major challenge; had it broken, doctors would have needed to make multiple incisions in the intestine. The intricate successful surgery was led by Dr. Jeevan Kankariya, alongside Dr. Rajendra Bugalya, Dr. Devendra Saini, Dr. Amit, and Dr. Sunil Chauhan and his anaesthesia team. The achievement was also supported by Superintendent Dr. Sushil Bhati and Principal Dr. Deepak girl had been consuming inedible items like soil, wooden pieces, thread, and chalk for several years. Her habit began in class 6 after she saw other children doing the same. According to doctors, this condition is linked to a mental health disorder called Pica, in which a person compulsively eats substances that are not meant for confirmed that this case will be recorded as the longest trichobezoar ever removed. The hairball had entangled the entire small intestine, making its safe removal a rare and remarkable medical Watch IN THIS STORY#Jaipur#Agra#Rajasthan#Uttar Pradesh
