AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis. Deirdre McDonnell, 34, from Drogheda, County Louth, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The operation, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the £15K procedure has only been performed on children, as it was thought only to be effective for early onset scoliosis - typically diagnosed before the age of ten.
A man has spent almost £100K on lip fillers, Botox and designer clothing in a bid to look like Kim Kardashian .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
A woman has revealed how she didn’t know she was pregnant until she saw her baby’s head crowning .
A woman has lost a massive 15st after beating her addiction to cheese .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .