Cincy 'Butterfly' Warrior Inspires D.C. Push To Slash $80K Bandage Bills
A Cincinnati constituent living with epidermolysis bullosa helped persuade Rep. Greg Landsman to introduce a bill that would test nationwide Medicaid coverage for costly wound‑care supplies. Lawmakers and advocates say the study could show whether covering bandages prevents expensive hospital stays.
Atlanta Doctors Warn: Body Fat Tied To 1 In 10 New Cancer Cases
An Emory‑led JAMA review finds about 10% of new cancer diagnoses are tied to excess body fat and suggests sustained weight loss over 10% may lower that risk. Local clinicians say the findings should change routine care and screening conversations.
San Antonio Diabetes Warrior Storms D.C. Over Cash Crunch At Home
Deirdre Murphy went to the ADA’s Call to Congress to urge a roughly $3 billion bump in diabetes funding as local prevention programs brace for steep cuts. The push highlights how federal dollars connect to San Antonio services.












