Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

A GIRL nicknamed JAWS by bullies who taunted her because of her underbite is em-bracing her new post-surgery life .

When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a ‘thigh gap’, she didn'’t realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .

AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .

SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .

A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .