John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
January 3, 2020
Wellness
U-Haul adopts policy to stop hiring smokers, e-cigarette users in 21 states
U-Haul International is adopting a policy to stop hiring people who smoke cigarettes or use other nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, as part of an attempt to promote a healthier corporate culture. The policy will affect job applicants in 21 states, including Pennsylvania and Delaware.January 2, 2020
Senior Health
An Alzheimer's vaccine could be ready for human trials within 2 years
A vaccine that both prevents and treats Alzheimer's disease could be ready for human trials in as little as 18 months, according to scientists.January 2, 2020
Prevention
Administering century-old tuberculosis vaccine in a new way may make it more effective
Scientists believe they have found a way to bolster the tuberculosis vaccine by simply changing the dose and the way it is administered.December 23, 2019
Opinion
Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy
A lot has happened in the last 10 years – and advancements in health care are no exception. Here's a look back at the defining achievements and trends of the 2010s.December 20, 2019
Volunteering
Temple doctors see hope, heartbreak among migrants at Mexican refugee camp
Some 1,600 migrants who have settled at the Matamoros refugee camp on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is a byproduct of the Trump administration's Migrant Protection Protocols, which sends asylum seekers back to Mexico until their cases are resolved.December 16, 2019
Adult Health
Two apples a day may keep the heart doctor away
Eating two large apples each day lowers LDL cholesterol, which could help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.December 13, 2019
Health Stories
His life in 'overtime,' Penn doctor races to find better treatments for rare Castleman disease
David Fajgenbaum, 34, recounts his battle against Castleman disease in his new memoir, "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race To Turn Hope Into Action." Fajgenbuam wrote the book partly in hopes of boosting awareness of Castleman disease, which has not gained the notoriety of other rare diseases despite its deadly nature.December 4, 2019
Women's Health
The brain region that regulates mood, sex drive is smaller among birth control pill users, study finds
Women who take birth control pills may have a smaller hypothalamus – the region of the brain that regulates mood, sex drive and appetite, among other bodily functions, new research suggests.December 4, 2019
Health Insurance
HIV-preventing drug PrEP now free for the uninsured
Medication that prevents HIV is now available for free to people who lack prescription drug insurance, thanks to a new national program launched Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.November 27, 2019
Healthy Eating
A psychologist's guide to holiday eating
Delicious – and often sugary – food is everywhere during the holidays. Here's how to avoid overeating.Just In
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