Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by wait for benefits

Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by wait for benefits

Kerry Bolton Oliver Hercombe’s family said they had been “financially broken” by the additional living costs since his cancer diagnosis Families of children and young people with cancer are struggling financially for several months waiting for benefits to help cover extra costs caused by the illness, according to a charity. Young Lives vs Cancer says … Read more

Bone point, broken piece of gold unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai

Bone point, broken piece of gold unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai

A bone point, which was found by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A bone point, probably used as a tool for weaving, and a tiny broken piece of gold, have been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district where excavations by the State Archaeology Department have … Read more

AI to help doctors detect broken bones on X-rays

AI to help doctors detect broken bones on X-rays

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reduce the number of fractures and broken bones missed when doctors analyse X-rays, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The health assessment body says research suggests the technology is safe and could speed up diagnosis, relieving pressure on clinicians and reducing the need … Read more

‘Broken NHS’ message causing growing unease, health sources tell BBC

‘Broken NHS’ message causing growing unease, health sources tell BBC

Getty Images Wes Streeting has declared the NHS “broken” There is growing unease within the NHS about the government’s “broken” messaging, the BBC has learned. Senior sources in the health service have told the BBC they believe some of the claims have gone too far – and may result in patients being put off seeking … Read more

Mum ‘broken’ as girl, 2, dies from same rare disorder as brother

Mum ‘broken’ as girl, 2, dies from same rare disorder as brother

Family photo Isabelle Cooper died on Thursday leaving her family “absolutely broken”, her mum says A mother has lost her two-year-old daughter to a rare genetic condition that claimed the life of her son three years ago. Dr Emily Cooper’s daughter Isabelle, who carried the same gene mutation as older brother Alexander, died on Thursday. … Read more

NHS ‘broken’ by past government, Keir Starmer tells BBC

NHS ‘broken’ by past government, Keir Starmer tells BBC

The NHS in England has been “broken” by successive Conservative-led governments – and the state it is now in is “unforgiveable”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC. In his first major interview in Downing Street, the prime minister said a review of the health service to be published on Thursday finds changes to the … Read more

Paris Olympics: China’s World No.1 Wang Chuqin loses after table tennis bat broken

Paris Olympics: China’s World No.1 Wang Chuqin loses after table tennis bat broken

World number one table tennis player Wang Chuqin experienced a surprising turn of events in the men’s Olympic singles competition on Wednesday. Just a day prior, Wang celebrated winning a mixed doubles gold medal in Paris. However, his joy was short-lived as a photographer accidentally broke his bat in the chaos of post-victory photographs. This … Read more