Courtenay Harris Bond
Courtenay Harris Bond is the staff writer covering health for PhillyVoice. She enjoys writing about behavioral health, maternal health and inequities in the healthcare system, as well as human rights and criminal justice. A veteran daily newspaper reporter, Courtenay has also written for national outlets, including KFF Health News, Undark Magazine and Filter. She was a 2018 Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism and has master's degrees from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.
October 12, 2026
Health News
Pope Leo has a nodule in his lung. Here's what that is and how it's treated
Pope Leo says he is having surgery related to a lung nodule detected during routine checkups. Lung nodules are often not cancerous, but may require a biopsy or removal for proper diagnosis.October 12, 2026
Health News
In light of Cornell rape case, Philly rolls out awareness campaign to connect sexual assault survivors to resources
Philadelphia's health department has started a campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and available resources in wake of the Cornell University rape case. In the suburbs, Main Line Health has a new, enhanced system for survivors who report to its emergency departments.October 12, 2026
Healthy Eating
Raw milk consumption has become more popular, but a prominent medical group wants sales to be banned
The American Academy of Pediatrics says raw milk sales should be banned, because consuming raw milk can lead to serious foodborne illnesses that can result in hospitalization and death.October 8, 2026
Illness
Herpes treatments sold on Amazon are unapproved and pose public health concern, FDA says
Herpes treatments being sold on Amazon are unapproved and pose a 'serious public health concern,' the FDA warned the online retailer. Herpes can only be treated with prescription antiviral medications.October 8, 2026
Illness
Studying dementia in dogs may provide clues for Alzheimer's treatment
The brains of dogs with dementia have striking similarities to the brains of humans with dementia, a finding that may help advance the research and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.October 8, 2026
Addiction
Pennsylvania's ban on most e-cigarette products begins soon
Pennsylvania will begin enforcing its new ban on most nicotine e-cigarette products on Oct. 19, Attorney General Dave Sunday says. Only six manufacturers are approved to see vaping products in the state.October 7, 2026
Adult Health
Heart failure has more than doubled among younger adults in recent decades
Heart failure rates more than doubled among young adults in the United States in recent decades, a new report shows. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans will develop heart failure during their lives, and the rate is projected to continue rising.October 6, 2026
Health News
Gratitude can boost workplace morale, but it is particularly powerful when it has 3 characteristics
The impact of gratitude has more weight, and tends to spread, when it is immediate, authentic and specific, a new Temple University study shows. Leaders who express genuine gratitude spur the spread of it throughout their organizations.October 1, 2026
Health News
Prescriptions for Valium, Xanax and other benzodiazepines have steeply declined
Benzodiazepine prescriptions dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2024, a Rutgers University study shows. The decline may be due to more stringent prescribing practices enacted in response to the opioid epidemic. Benzodiazepines have been mixed with opioids, which increases the risk of overdose.September 30, 2026
Fitness
Running hard isn't always necessary —slow jogging has health benefits, too
Slow jogging has physical and mental health benefits. Running at a 'niko niko' or 'smiling' pace boosts mood, endurance and strength, research shows. Here's how to do it.
Page 1 of 68
next
Just In
- Funeral services to be held next week for Philly police officer Shane Seiber, who was shot Saturday in West Philly
- Joe Biden pens op-ed in University of Delaware student paper, calling democracy a 'gift you'll inherit'
- Herr's opens nominations for its next Flavored by Philly contest. Here's what won and lost in the past
- Villanova president to present award for sustainability in place of Pope Leo XIV
- Eagles DC Vic Fangio: Only a miracle could get Jalyx Hunt on the field Sunday vs. Panthers
- Best fantasy football waiver claims for Week 6
- Fox News host Brian Kilmeade to sign copies of new book at Doylestown Barnes & Noble
- Play games with Flyers players, take a shot on goal and ride a Ferris wheel at 50th anniversary Carnival
Must Read
