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 8, 2019
Addiction
Vitamin E acetate may have caused some vaping illnesses, CDC says
Vitamin E acetate is likely causing some of the vaping-related lung illnesses, according to the CDC. But health officials say there may be multiple causes and insist further studies are necessary to determine a causal relationship.November 6, 2019
Depression
Lindsey Vonn opens up about her depression at millennial health forum
Retired skier Lindsey Vonn, an Olympic gold medalist, discussed her battles with depression at the 2019 Health of America Forum in Philadelphia, saying she sometimes wakes up feeling like "a complete failure."November 5, 2019
Election 2019
Jim Kenney wins re-election bid as Philadelphia mayor
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was re-elected to a second term in office, beating his Republican opponent, attorney Billy Ciancaglini, in a landslide.November 5, 2019
Addiction
Most high school vapers prefer Juul e-cigarettes
High school students who vape have some clear brand and flavor preferences, according to a survey published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. They mostly prefer to vape Juul and mint-flavored e-cigarettes.October 15, 2019
Health Stories
Brain surgery patient grateful to now live as a 'stereotypical' young adult
Brandie Trostle battled severe headaches for more than two years before learning their cause – a brain arteriovenous malformation, or brain AVM – a rare condition that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population.October 14, 2019
Health Stories
In Honduras, Jefferson Health surgeon finds patients' determination 'astounding'
Jefferson Health's Dr. Robert Booth helped lead a medical mission trip to Honduras, where five surgical teams completed 62 knee replacements within a week. Many people in the impoverished Central American country lack access to quality health care.October 11, 2019
Addiction
Alaska remains the only state without a vaping-related illness
CDC: Vaping-related illnesses, deaths continue to riseOctober 11, 2019
Illness
U.S. barely keeps measles elimination status; should be eyeopener about importance of vaccines, doctors say
United States narrowly held onto its measles elimination status, overcoming outbreaks in New York. The contagious disease's rapid spread is an eye-opener to the importance of vaccines, physicians said.October 10, 2019
Volunteering
Beautify Philly's parks on 'Love Your Park' service day
Consider volunteering during the Love Your Park Fall Service Day, a citywide effort to clean and green the Philadelphia's myriad parks.October 8, 2019
B. PHL Innovation Fest
Get ready for B.PHL Innovation Fest by attending these neighborhood events
The B.PHL Innovation Festival formally kicks off Tuesday. But the party begins before that with four events in Philadelphia's neighborhoods.Just In
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