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.
September 24, 2025
Lawsuits
Philly sues Bimbo Bakeries, S.C. Johnson & Sons for falsely marketing their packaging as recyclable
Philadelphia is suing Bimbo Bakeries and S.C. Johnson & Son for deceptively marketing their packaging as recyclable. The city claims the companies violate the public trust and contribute to waste by using the recycling symbol on their plastic bags.September 24, 2025
Illness
A bacteria resistant to most antibiotics is causing a surge of infections, CDC says
Drug-resistant infections caused by NDM-CRE bacteria have spiked by 460% in recent years, according to a new CDC report. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise.September 24, 2025
Women's Health
Severe morning sickness doubles risk of mental health disorders after childbirth
Pregnant women who have severe and prolonged morning sickness are 50% more likely to develop serious mental health disorders after giving birth, a new study finds.September 23, 2025
Prevention
Pennsylvanians should consult these medical organizations for vaccine advice — not the CDC, Gov. Shapiro says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged state residents to use the vaccine recommendations of several medical boards rather than those from the federal government. He also said health insurers in the state will continue to pay for routine vaccines.September 18, 2025
Health Insurance
Health insurers vow to cover COVID-19 and flu shots, regardless of CDC panel's guidance
Major health insurers will cover COVID-19, influenza and other vaccines through 2026, regardless of what the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends, AHIP said Tuesday.September 18, 2025
Prevention
A daily aspirin may help prevent colon cancer from returning
A daily, low-dose aspirin helps prevent the recurrence of certain colon cancers, a new study suggests. Colorectal cancer rates are down in older people but have been steadily rising in young Americans.September 17, 2025
Children's Health
Blueberries help boost babies' immune systems and gut health, study shows
Blueberries boost gut health in infants, bolster their immune systems and reduce allergy symptoms, a new study shows. Previous research has shown blueberries reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and death in adults.September 17, 2025
Lawsuits
Family of Amanda Cahill, who died in a Philly jail, sues in hopes of preventing similar deaths
The family of Amanda Cahill, who died of a suspected fentanyl overdose in a city jail last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city. The suit claims Cahill obtained the drugs in jail and was neglected when crying out for help.September 16, 2025
Adult Health
Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses
Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses, a new study finds. People administered the eye drops twice per day showed significant improvements in age-related loss of ability to focus on close objects.September 16, 2025
Prevention
1 in 6 parents say they have skipped vaccines for their kids, survey shows
About 1 in 6 parents have skipped or delayed recommended vaccines for their children, a new survey shows. Republicans, parents under 35 and those who home school their children were most likely to have done so.Just In
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