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.
November 26, 2019
Health Insurance
How to spot an insurance scam during open enrollment for ACA, Medicare plans
It's open enrollment season for health insurance plans, including those offered through Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. Scam artists are actively attempting to steal personal information.November 26, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Using CBD carries 'real risk' to your health, FDA warns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stressed on Monday that CBD use carries 'real risks' – some of them potentially unknown.November 25, 2019
Parenting
Most young kids – including infants – are getting way too much screen time
The American Academy of Pediatrics has established specific guidelines for the amount of screen time young children receive. But it appears few parents heed those guidelines.November 21, 2019
Prevention
Scientists fear deadly EEE virus is a 'harbinger' of more troublesome mosquito-borne illnesses
Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have deemed Eastern Equine Encephalitis "an emergent threat. The mosquito-borne virus had a resurgence in 2019, infecting 36 people in the United States and killing 14.November 18, 2019
Addiction
Trump reportedly reverses course on vaping ban
President Donald Trump reportedly refused to sign off on a flavored e-cigarette ban drawn up by federal regulators despite previously claiming he'd do just that. Paper work for the ban had been prepared and it would prohibited the sale of candy-, fruit- and mint-flavored vapes.November 15, 2019
Wellness
Nike designs Air Zoom Pulse sneaker to better support doctors and nurses
Nike designed its new Air Zoom Pulse sneaker to better support the needs of medical professionals, who can walk more than four miles during a 12-hour shift.November 15, 2019
Addiction
Cigarette smoking at lowest level in 55 years, but more adults are vaping
The percentage of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes has sunk to the lowest level since the surgeon general first warned about the dangers of smoking. But health officials remain concerned about the rising popularity of e-cigarettes.November 14, 2019
Illness
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria a deadly threat 'that is not going away,' CDC says
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and at least 35,000 deaths every year in the United States, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.November 12, 2019
Addiction
Detroit doctors perform first double-lung transplant on patient with vaping injury
A patient who suffered irreparable lung damage from vaping has received a double-lung transplant at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.November 11, 2019
Health Stories
VA's 'My Life, My Story' program finds unique way to personalize veteran health care
The VA launched its "My Life, My Story" program to foster greater connections between veterans and the health care providers treating them. More than 4,500 veterans have since shared their stories.Just In
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