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A Blood Test That Detects 50 Cancers Is Getting Its Full Trial Results
The NHS-Galleri trial, which enrolled more than 140,000 volunteers to test a blood test capable of detecting over 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear, is expected to report final results in 2026. Early findings showed the test detects roughly two-thirds of cancers in its target range, with par
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Trump's 100% Pharmaceutical Tariff Hits Australia. The PBS Won't Move.
The United States imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical exports from Australia, citing the PBS pricing system as a trade barrier. Health Minister Mark Butler and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor both said the PBS will not change. CSL, Australia's largest pharma exporter, is reviewing the impact.
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UK Heat Deaths Halved Despite Warmest Summer on Record
UKHSA recorded 1,504 heat-associated deaths against a predicted 3,039 during the summer of 2025.