Medicaid & Labor Clash: California’s looming Medicaid cuts are fueling a new fight between SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West and the California Hospital Association, with competing ballot measures targeting executive pay, clinic spending, and union political spending. Animal Health Regulation: Europe’s animal health industry backs a plan to phase out animal testing in chemical safety, but urges the EU to push “new approach methods” globally too. Women’s Heart Health: A viral case highlights how heart disease can be missed in women when symptoms get dismissed as anxiety, underscoring the need for better cardiovascular awareness. Breast Cancer Screening Tech: Commercial AI systems using routine mammograms may flag breast cancer up to six years earlier than radiologists in some cases. GLP-1 Heart Protection: New findings suggest GLP-1 drugs may lower blood clot, ER visit, and death risk in adults with obesity plus autoimmune disease. Cardiology Guideline: AHA/ACC issued the first clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, calling for earlier screening and coordinated prevention. Healthcare Access Gaps: A Delhi-NCR study finds many patients feel rushed and turn to Google after visits due to unclear next steps, tests, and referrals. Breast Imaging Expansion: Solis Mammography is opening two new Florida centers with AI-integrated 3D mammography and a “Mammo+Heart” add-on. Aged Care Tech Strain (Australia): A survey says nearly two-thirds of home care providers lack adequate digital systems, forcing manual workarounds. Pharma Deal Watch: GSK’s $10.6B acquisition of Nuvalent keeps oncology M&A in focus.