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.
September 26, 2019
Addiction
Vaping-related lung disease deaths hit double-digits
Twelve people have now died of lung illnesses tied to the vaping, according to federal health officials.September 26, 2019
Prevention
Deer can transmit tuberculosis bacteria to hunters, CDC warns
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging hunters to take precautions when field-dressing deer because the animals can transmit tuberculosis bacteria to humans.September 25, 2019
Women's Health
Birth control delivery apps are generally safe and efficient, study finds
Birth control prescription services – a rapidly growing health care model – appear to be generally safe and efficient, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.September 25, 2019
Health News
Sandoz recalls generic Zantac due to possible carcinogen
A voluntary recall of a ranitidine, a common gastrointestinal medication, has been issued because the drug has been found to contain a contaminant that could cause cancer.September 24, 2019
Women's Health
Hot flashes tied to heart attacks, strokes and cognitive decline, studies find
Women who have frequent hot flashes may have cause for concern, according to new research being presented at the North American Menopause Society's annual meeting.September 24, 2019
Healthy Eating
The average American still eats too much sugar and red meat
Americans have slightly healthier diets than they did 20 years ago. But they still eat too many added sugars, red meats and saturated fats.September 24, 2019
Nonprofits
Jefferson Health, MANNA team up to deliver meals to diabetics
Jefferson Health aims to help diabetics better control their disease by delivering medically-tailored meals and providing individual nutrition counseling via telehealth. The unique effort is part of a five-year, $3.2 million clinical trial.September 23, 2019
Adult Health
Temple's new health center restores primary care to Sharswood
The Vaux Community Health Center will provide crucial health care services to a neighborhood that has lacked them for several years.September 23, 2019
Illness
Hundreds to parade up Broad Street in honor of 1918 flu victims
The 'Spit Spreads Death' parade aims to honor the 20,000 Philadelphia residents who died during the 1918-19 flu pandemic.September 20, 2019
Adult Health
Penn researchers closing in on a possible genital herpes vaccine
Penn Medicine researchers have developed a herpes vaccine that has proven effective in mice and guinea pigs.Just In
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