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.
January 29, 2026
Addiction
A 'fentanyl drought' may be a bigger factor in overdose deaths falling than increased prevention efforts
A 'fentanyl drought' may be primarily responsible for the nationwide drop in overdose deaths, a new report suggests. Increased access to Narcan and medications for opioid use disorder may have helped, but cannot fully explain the decline, the authors say.January 28, 2026
Adult Health
Being a night owl may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
People who consistently go to bed late at night and are active late in the day have a higher risk of stroke and heart attack than early risers, new research from the American Heart Association shows.January 28, 2026
Healthy Eating
These hearty, healthy soup recipes are great for the winter months
Need a nutritious and hearty soup recipe this winter? Try these recipes for lentil soup, borscht and pasta e fagioli.January 28, 2026
Prevention
To reduce HIV, Philly adds webpage that connects people to prevention and treatment services
To reduce HIV, Philadelphia has added a new webpage that connects people to health care providers that provide HIV testing and prevention drugs like PrEP and PEP. HIV rates were down in Philly in 2023, the last year with data available.January 27, 2026
Caregiving
Taking care of grandchildren may help prevent memory decline
Taking care of grandchildren may help prevent cognitive decline, a new study says. Being involved matters more than how often grandparents provide care or the specific duties they carry out, researchers found.January 23, 2026
Prevention
Shoveling snow increases the risk of heart attack for many people. Here's why
Shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest for many people. A Jefferson Health cardiologist explains why and offers tips for shoveling snow safely.January 22, 2026
Adult Health
Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death among young adults
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, a new report finds. Death rates among young adults have been steadily rising for years as deaths from breast cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer and leukemia have fallen among young adults.January 22, 2026
Fitness
Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial
People who vary their workouts between different forms of exercise are less likely to die early than people who stick to the same type of physical activity, new research suggests.January 21, 2026
Prevention
Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits
Sweating it out in saunas offers an array of benefits from improved cardiovascular health to reduced stress. But people who are pregnant or have medical conditions should consult a health care provider before use.January 21, 2026
Addiction
Risk of gambling addiction is higher in people whose family members have betting problems
People who have family members or friends with gambling problems are at higher risk of developing a gambling problem, too, new research shows. The findings show that gambling problems run in families, just as alcohol and drug addictions do, the researchers say.Just In
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