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Toronto Sun
25-06-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Doctors baffled by teen with mysterious condition where he can't eat any food
Finley Ranson, who suffers from rare, unknown condition where he cant eat any food. SWNS Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A boy in England has flabbergasted doctors with his rare, unnamed condition where he can't eat any food. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Finley Ranson, 14, from Battlesbridge, Essex, suffers from an unknown condition where his digestive system reacts badly to any fatty compounds or oils found in food. Ranson's body treats food like a virus, causing him to bleed internally. 'It is impacting my life, as I've not been able to eat any food or drink other than water,' the boy told SWNS . The boy was taken to a London hospital when he was four 'where a central line fed nutrients and minerals into his heart,' his mother, Rhys Ranson, told the news service. 'It was a game-changer,' she said. 'He was happy, bouncing and starting to put on weight.' Since then, Ranson gets lipid infusions in one tube and carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals three times a day into his stomach from a different one. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What began as a six-hour process every week has since changed to twice a week in the last five years, SWNS reported. RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'We have to bypass the gastrointestinal tract completely,' Dr. Manas Datta, the boy's pediatrician since birth, told the BBC . Ranson's mother revealed that doctors tried to introduce separate ingredients into the tube going into her son's stomach, but 'as soon as they put the lipid in, we took 10 steps back.' The teen's condition is so rare it doesn't even have a name, so for the time being, the teen calls it 'Finley-itis.' Doctors originally thought Ranson was allergic to breast milk, but after being fed hypoallergenic milk through a tube, he still had issues that would be frightening to any parent, from his stools consisting of 'all blood and mucus' to him not putting on any weight. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Since the discovery, Rhys is now learning how to do the lipid infusions at home, which she hopes will improve her son's quality of life. 'We hope there's a day that comes (when) he can have a normal diet,' she said. 'But if not, as long as Finley's happy and healthy and thriving the way he is, we're happy to continue what life is like for us at the moment.' For more health news and content around diseases, conditions, wellness, healthy living, drugs, treatments and more, head to – a member of the Postmedia Network. Toronto & GTA NHL Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs Other Sports
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Teen with rare unnamed condition can't eat any food, baffling doctors worldwide
A teenager who is unable to eat any food at all has a condition so rare that doctors said they haven't found anyone else with the same ailment. Finley Ranson, age 14, was born with an extreme response to all food, with his body reacting as if it was a virus and causing him to bleed internally. 'I've got a rare condition where I can't have fat into my stomach,' the boy told news agency SWNS. 'It is impacting my life, as I've not been able to eat any food or drink other than water.' The boy's digestive system cannot tolerate lipids, which are fatty compounds or oils that are found in foods. When Ranson, who is from England, was 4 years old, he was taken to a London hospital, 'where a central line fed nutrients and minerals into his heart,' his mother said. 'It was a game-changer. He was happy, bouncing and starting to put on weight.' Finley now regularly receives the lipid infusions via a tube, which enters his chest and goes to the central vein in his heart. He receives carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals three times a day into his stomach via a different tube. He started undergoing the six-hour process every week when he was 4 years old. 3 Finley Ranson, 14, is unable to eat any food due to a condition so rare that doctors said no one else has this same ailment. Rhys Ranson / SWNS For the past five years, it has been twice a week. 'We have to bypass the gastrointestinal tract completely,' Dr. Manas Datta, a pediatrician who has treated Finley since birth, told the BBC. Doctors tried introducing separate ingredients from the tube into the boy's stomach, but 'as soon as they put the lipid in, we took 10 steps back,' the boy's mother, Rhys Ranson, told SWNS. Ranson's condition is so rare that it doesn't even have a name, although he has dubbed it 'Finley-itis.' His condition has baffled medical professionals, who believe he may be one of the only people whose body reacts to lipids in this way. 3 Ranson told SWNS that the disease has impacted his quality of life, mentioning, 'I've not been able to eat any food or drink other than water.' James Linsell Clark / SWNS 'That's the unfortunate thing that we bump up against in medicine with rare diseases that confound doctors,' Dr. Neeta Ogden, an allergist and immunologist in Edison, New Jersey, who is not involved in Ranson's care, told Fox News Digital. Dr. Stephen Tilles, an allergy and immunology specialist in Seattle, told Fox News Digital that Ranson's condition is not the sort of thing typically associated with a food allergy. 'Obviously, it's an adverse reaction to the lipid component of food, but that's not on the list of things that allergists will encounter in their practices,' said Tilles, who is also unaffiliated with Ranson's care. 3 Ranson's digestive system can't tolerate lipids and needs daily lipid infusions, which enter his chest and then make their way to the vein to his heart. Rhys Ranson / SWNS Doctors originally believed Ranson might be allergic to breast milk, but after being fed hypoallergenic milk through a tube, he still failed to thrive, his mother reported. 'His stools were all blood and mucus, and he wouldn't put on weight' when he was a baby, Rhys Ranson told SWNS. She is now being trained to perform the lipid infusions at home, which she hopes will improve her son's quality of life. 'We're unsure what the future looks like,' she said. 'We hope there's a day that comes [when] he can have a normal diet … but if not, as long as Finley's happy and healthy and thriving the way he is, we're happy to continue what life is like for us at the moment.'
Scoop
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
'Destiny Church Is Terrorising Communities': Maranga Mai Demands Urgent Action On Hate
Maranga Mai, the Working Group for the People's Action Plan Against Racism condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the escalating campaign of hate and intimidation led by Destiny Church. Destiny Church's violent, racialised, and anti-democratic actions—most recently displayed during a march down Queen Street—pose a clear and present danger to the safety and freedom of marginalised communities in Aotearoa. On Saturday, Auckland Pride event organisers expressed concern for the safety of rainbow and takatāpui whānau travelling through the city amidst the large Destiny presence. Some attendees reported deliberately concealing rainbow symbols, Muslim participants chose not to wear hijab and members of the Palestinian community hid keffiyeh and flags. Maranga mai member Bianca Ranson reports that the climate of fear was palpable and deliberate. 'These are survival responses to a growing threat' said Ranson, stating that the desecration of sacred cultural taonga like the taiaha, the burning of national flags, the open vilification of ethnic and faith based communities, as well as rainbow and takatāpui whānau, cannot be excused as free speech: 'The actions of Destiny Church are a coordinated campaign of hate, targeting ethnic, faith, rainbow and takatāpui communities with escalating threats and violence. This is not protest nor free speech. This is intimidation. This is harm.' The working group note that this incident is not isolated but part of a concerning pattern of emboldened racism and far-right extremism in Aotearoa, designed to strike fear into the hearts of specific communities, and charting a pathway towards racialised conflict. Such behaviour directly undermines the vision of tino rangatiratanga, social cohesion and collective safety. Lead advisor Tina Ngata drew parallels to the racism that has previously been overlooked by the Crown, with disastrous consequences: 'This is exactly the kind of extremist hate speech and actions that foreshadowed the Christchurch Mosque Terrorist Attacks,' said Ngata 'Muslim communities in particular have long borne the brunt of state surveillance and counter-terrorism efforts, often treated as threats rather than people in need of protection. Yet when these same communities are violently targeted by colonial nationalists or Christian fundamentalists, the state repeatedly fails to respond with appropriate urgency. This racist double standard exposes a deep-rooted hypocrisy—where the response to "terrorism" shifts not by the incident, but by the identity of the perpetrator, the identity of the victim, and the politics of power.' Maranga Mai uphold the vision of a cohesive Aotearoa expressed through te Tiriti o Waitangi, where all communities may peacefully call this place home, where the rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua is respected, and where all have the rights and opportunities of religious freedom. The working group acknowledged the statements made by the Minister for Ethnic Communities, the Acting Prime Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition. However, according to working group member Louisa Wall added, rhetoric must be backed with action: 'As faith and ethnic community leaders have reminded the nation, the recommendations of the Royal Commission following the March 15 terror attack remain largely unimplemented. This failure leaves communities vulnerable and enables acts of hate to flourish. The violence enacted in public spaces this weekend is a symptom of deeper structural failures. Without decisive action, the risks faced by racialised and marginalised communities in Aotearoa will only intensify. We call on all leaders—political, faith, iwi, and community—to move beyond statements and commit to transformation.' Maranga Mai join calls for the following urgent actions: • A comprehensive cross-party strategy for social cohesion rooted in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with Māori leadership at its core. • Urgent implementation of recommendations on incitement to racial and religious hatred, as outlined by the Royal Commission. • Sustainable funding for education, curriculum reform, and community-led initiatives that build anti-racism capability and promote true inclusion. • Implementation of a national, independent reporting mechanism for racist incidents—currently under development through the People's Action Plan. • Resourcing and protection for rangatahi, ethnic and faith community leaders, and all those exposed to targeted hate. Earlier this month, Maranga Mai launched the website for the People's Action Plan Against Racism, including a page with tips for safety and how to respond to racist harm. For anyone impacted by the weekend's events, you may find this advice at Maranga mai. Tū mai. Toitū te mana o te tangata. Maranga Mai
Gulf Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
The five festival fashion trends you need to know for 2025
As festival season approaches, the Glastonbury lineup isn't the only hot topic; festival fashion is also a key point of discussion. While some trends, like Hunter wellies and denim shorts, reappear annually, festival style has evolved significantly since the pandemic. Comfort and everyday trends are now widely embraced. Whether navigating muddy fields or dancing at a day festival, celebrity stylists offer their predictions for this year's top festival trends. 1. Boho chic Boho has been back for a while, and while it may be petering out on the high-street, this year's festivals are the perfect places to sport it. "I love how boho has had a huge revival and in perfect timing for festival season," says celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson. "Think the Chloé runway meets mud and fields. Crochet dresses, fringing, earthy tones - Vanessa Hudgens is your go-to for inspo." Bohemian style has drifted in and out of the fashion spotlight since its heyday in the free-spirited Seventies - but it truly caught fire again in the early 2000s, when icons like Sienna Miller and the Olsen twins made it their signature, teaming floaty blouses with oversized belts and studded boots. Boho chic The trend has never been so fitting for festivals - just look at Kate Moss and Miller's Noughties Glastonbury looks. Stylist Sian Clarke in partnership with Michael Kors, confirms that the boho trend is here to stay, noting an 83% spike in search interest. "Crochet is super versatile," she says. "Consider styling a crochet halter neck with denim shorts and cowboy boots for warmer festival days." From floaty co-ords to stitched accessories, this trend is easy and effortless. 2. Nineties jorts While boho chic may be evoking the 2000s, the rise of baggy jorts - or jean shorts - is throwing festival fashion back to the Nineties. "We are seeing a rise in the new summer staple, the jort," says Ranson, "yes, the longline short, which is actually a great style for every body type, so that's a win for any stylist." Whether DIY'd from an old pair of Levi's or sourced from a beloved vintage shop, the jort is a festival staple teamed with a tank and trainers for a cool but comfy look. 3. Utility core Another trend offering a more laid-back look in comparison to boho chic is utility core. "Comfort is key, we aren't here for being in pain for fashion when it comes to festival fun," says Ranson, "oversized cargo pants, waistcoats, Timberlands, desert neutrals [are all the rage]." Utility core is like a combination of Lara Croft and Euphoria, taking functional silhouettes and pairing them with suede or metallic finishes and face gems. Having a neutral base and layering with gems and jewellery is an easy festival look that doesn't require much thought - especially if you're on day three. 4. Disco cowboy While cowboy boots were in last summer, this season the 'disco cowboy' is making waves with metallic fringe and studded Western boots. "Cowboy boots make everything look cool," says Ranson, "Even if you are wearing a vest and denim shorts they can completely elevate your look." And if you're facing unpredictable weather - which is likely during a UK festival - they're a great pick. "Cowboy boot wellies have emerged from the western trend," says Clarke. "These hybrid heroes give you the best of both worlds: practical for being weatherproof wellingtons and in trend." Metallics are the cherry on top. With searches for 'metallic and fringe jackets' up by 69%, they're clearly the after-dark must-have. "If you have a plainer, more subtle outfit on, throw on a metallic jacket to give it some more personality," says Clarke. Or equally, opting for metallic boots or a bag can spice up your outfit for a festival. 5. Timeless vintage This year more than ever, festival goers are leaning into vintage gems. "A main shift I would say is it being more about vintage finds," says Ranson. "A vintage band tee is an easy safe option, teamed with a floaty skirt, fringed denim, or a dress over the top. "It can work through any trend, year after year." Layered jewellery and a solid pair of retro trainers - a nod to the F1 trend - can give any outfit the edge it needs. The key to making vintage look good is balancing your look. So if you're going for an oversized T-shirt or jacket, pair it with a smaller bottom silhouette. Clarke says micro shorts are a key base for vintage looks: "As cow and snake are the prints of the summer season, pair micro shorts with standout pieces like a cow-print crop top or snake-print jacket." The Independent
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
From sailor style to vintage Basq, 5 summer trends to check out
Summer style for 2025 is leaning into contrasts. From the influence of the Met Gala's dandy-inspired dress code to the return of powder pink and other Noughties staples, this season is less about reinvention and more about rethinking the familiar. So, whether you're investing in tailoring or experimenting with drop waists, these are the pieces shaping wardrobes right now – and how to wear them. 1. Masculine tailoring Following a flood of sharp blazers and suit trousers on the fashion week runways, the 2025 Met Gala centred its whole theme around dandyism and masculine tailoring. "Thanks to the Met, we are back and this trend is great for your capsule wardrobe," says celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson. "A key piece such as a blazer or tailored trouser can be worn in a variety of ways from day to night. Opt for oversized but controlled – we don't want to look like we are wearing someone else's clothes." Ranson says tailored pieces should be your wardrobe's new workhorse. Pair wide-leg trousers with a silk blouse for an evening look, or pair an oversized suit with trainers and a T-shirt in the day. "The key is contrast," says fashion expert and celebrity stylist Oriona Robb. "Oversized doesn't have to mean overwhelmed. Play with proportion and [incorporate] updated accessories." Adding feminine twists in the form of jewellery and fluid fabrics – such as silk, suede and linen – help soften the silhouette. 2. Powder pink You may remember 'millennial pink' that was popularised in the age of Tumblr. Now, the pastel shade is back – following spring's colour of the season butter yellow, powder pink is set to be the colour of the summer. But wearing pink doesn't have to make you look ultra feminine – as reds, browns and deep denims can edge up the look. "Powder pink is surprisingly such a versatile colour," says Ranson. "It fits into many of our favourite trends, from mono-dressing – or colour drenching – the boho style teamed with suedes, denim and even tassels if feeling fun. "Red is another great colour for spring that works perfectly with pink." However, if you're new to pink, colour drenching may not be your thing. If so, Robb suggests working pink into your wardrobe gradually. "If head-to-toe pink feels too saccharine, dip a toe in with a bag, a sandal or even a pair of sunglasses." 3. The Noughties tank top Back from the Y2K archives, the scoop neck tank top is having a moment. "Layering is your best friend," says Robb. "Start with a light linen shirt left open, an oversized blazer or even a waistcoat to break up the exposure." If you're not used to wearing this style of neckline, Ranson recommends pairing it with old faithfuls: "If you feel unsure about trying something new, always pair it with your favourite items, whether that's your favourite jeans or midi skirt. Play it safe when testing out a new trend or style." For a smarter look, pair a white scoop-neck vest with tailored trousers, a gold cuff and slouchy blazer. For a more casual one, wear with slouchy denim trousers, slimline trainers and vintage sunglasses. 4. Aye aye Captain Sailor style has come back beyond the classic Breton stripes this season. The nautical trend has had a luxe upgrade, combining styles of the French Riviera with relaxed city-girl chic. "Keep it playful, not costumey," says Robb. "Relaxed tailoring, chunky gold jewellery and a classic Breton stripe – maybe in an unexpected colourway or with an asymmetrical cut – and you can't go wrong." To make the seaside look work, Ranson swears by white jeans: "They work perfectly with a stripe and knits. "Just don't go full yacht club – no skinny jeans with boat shoes. Instead, go with a floaty dress or a short suit to keep it feminine." 5. Drop and Basque-waist dresses Drop and Basque-waist dresses are now the silhouette of the summer silhouette. The vintage shape feels unexpectedly fresh and flattering, but they can be tricky to wear. "These silhouettes can be surprisingly flattering," says Robb, "they draw the eye downward and elongate the torso. "Go for flowy fabrics that skim rather than cling, and styles with structure in the shoulders or bust to balance things out." If you're not totally comfortable with wearing drop waists, opt for a smocked bodice or structured detailing. While Basque waists are slightly easier to wear, Robb recommends going for one colour as opposed to a print that could look a little dated.
