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.
March 14, 2024
Prevention
Flossing is a must for overall health – no matter how much people hate it, medical experts say
People may hate flossing their teeth, but it is necessary for oral and overall health.March 13, 2024
Illness
New clinical trials to examine treatments for long COVID symptoms
Fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue are three common symptoms that can plague individuals who suffer from long COVID. The National Institutes of Health will test three possible treatments for a condition that can cause these symptoms just from standing up.March 13, 2024
Wellness
Insomnia drugs could lead to driving and cooking while sleeping, FDA warns
A phenomenon known as complex sleep behaviors – including driving, cooking and eating while sleeping – can result from taking prescription insomnia medications, the Food and Drug Administration warns.March 7, 2024
Prevention
Staring at a screen for a long time can strain your eyes, but there are ways to protect them
Stare at computers, smartphones and other screen for long periods can leave people with dry, itchy and irritated eyes, health experts say. To prevent eye strain, the American Optometric Association offers several tips. They include the 20-20-20 rule, lighting adjustments, body positioning and annual eye exams.March 7, 2024
Wellness
The switch to daylight saving time is unpopular – and unhealthy, experts say
Most Americans want to get rid of time changes, a recent Monmouth University polls shows. But not only is switching from standard time to daylight saving time every March unpopular, it's also unhealthy. Research has shown it leads to increased behavioral health issues, cardiovascular events and traffic fatalities.March 6, 2024
Addiction
A law-and-order approach to Philly's overdose crisis will have grave effects, harm reduction advocates say
Harm reduction groups working to mitigate the overdose crisis in Philadelphia have come under the scrutiny of a faction of City Council that is pushing for a stronger law-and-order approach in Kensington. Advocates of harm reduction groups, which provide, wound care, clean syringes and other services to drug users, plan to rally Thursday morning at City Hall.March 5, 2024
Adult Health
How often should jeans be washed to keep them germ-free? Less often than you might think
Most people wash their blue jeans after several wears, according to a poll conducted by MarthaStewart.com. But experts jeans only need to be washed after every four to five wears to provide ample protection against bacteria.February 29, 2024
Mental Health
Rapper Ren draws fans with lyrics about mental and physical health struggles
The U.K. musician Ren is beloved for writing songs that detail his health struggles. His hit song, 'Hi Ren,' released one year ago, has become an underground hit among people with mental health conditions and chronic illnesses. His second album, 'Sick Boi,' topped the U.K. charts after it was released in October 2023.February 28, 2024
Adult Health
Daily marijuana use greatly increases risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Daily marijuana use is associated with a 42% increased likelihood of stroke and a 25% increased risk of heart attack when compared with people who did not use the drug, a new study published by the American Heart Association found. Even less frequent use of cannabis was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events.February 28, 2024
Depression
Pregnant women who receive mental health support are less likely to develop postpartum depression, study shows
Pregnant women who receive mental health support are significantly less likely to develop postpartum depression and anxiety, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health. As part of the study, some pregnant women received a unique intervention taught them how to replace anxious thoughts with more helpful ideas.Just In
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