Latest Health News from the BBC

1. Ending corridor care in hospitals for children will be a priority, says health secretary

   Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.

2. Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

   The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.

3. Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

   The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

4. Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested

   The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.

5. Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism

   Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.

6. Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections

   Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

7. Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says

   New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

8. I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?

   We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

9. Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge

   A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

10. I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars

    Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

11. Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for

    Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

12. Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

    It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

13. Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay

    The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.

14. School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner

    Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.

15. No money for new emergency department, says minister

    Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.