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.
August 15, 2025
Prevention
The key to a better toothpaste may be a protein found in human hair
Toothpaste that includes keratin, a protein found in hair and wool, may better prevent dental issues. New research suggests keratin stops tooth decay and regenerates enamel. Current products only slow tooth decay.August 14, 2025
Addiction
Americans are abstaining from alcohol at a record rate, with many pointing to its harmful effects
Only 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol — a record low, a new Gallop poll shows. Drinking among young people continued a downward trend, and more Americans than ever before believe that moderate drinking is unhealthy.August 14, 2025
Health News
Wegmans recalls camembert cheese due to potential listeria contamination
Wegmans has recalled its medium soft ripened camembert cheese and some products containing it due to a potential listeria contamination. So far, there are no reported illnesses.August 13, 2025
Addiction
TikTok, Reddit users share horror stories of addictive tonic sold at gas stations, vape shops and online
TikTok and Reddit users are warning about Feel Free, a drink that contains kratom and kava. People are reporting opioid-like withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings for the product.August 13, 2025
Wellness
Is knuckle cracking bad for joints and can it cause arthritis?
While research says knuckle cracking is generally harmless, identifying what makes it feel so good to people is still somewhat a mystery.August 13, 2025
Health News
Long COVID lacks universal definition, leading to misdiagnosis and misguidance
A vast discrepancy in how researchers define long COVID is hindering the understanding and treatment of the disease, a new study says. The lack of a universal definition has led some people to being misdiagnosed, researchers say.August 12, 2025
Health News
Conch shell blowing could provide relief for people with sleep apnea
Conch shell blowing could relieve symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study suggests. Just 15 minutes of the practice five days a week led to fewer breathing episodes during the night, researchers say.August 1, 2025
Illness
New York is battling a Legionnaires' outbreak; Nearly 50 years ago, the disease was famously identified in Philly
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York has killed 1 person and sickened 22 others. Nearly 50 years ago, the illness was identified in Philly after an outbreak a the American Legion convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel.August 1, 2025
Healthy Eating
'Fibermaxxing,' one of the latest TikTok wellness trends, offers health benefits
Fibermaxxing is one of the latest TikTok wellness trends. It promotes eating more than the daily recommended amount of fiber. Dietitians generally agree that eating lots of fiber promotes good health.July 31, 2025
Adult Health
Some people avoid roller coasters out of intense fear, but do they pose any actual health risks?
Well-developed roller coasters generally are safe, but they can cause motion sickness and pose a risk to some people with heart conditions. They don't appear to pose an immediate risk to acute brain injury but their long-term effect is not well-studied. And they provoke the body's fight-or-flight response.Just In
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