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 11, 2019
Addiction
Trump administration to ban flavored e-cigarettes
The Trump administration reportedly is ready to ban flavored e-cigarettes as federal health officials continue to investigate hundreds of lung illnesses tied to vaping.September 10, 2019
Health News
Temple Health CEO Larry Kaiser resigning at year's end
Dr. Larry Kaiser is resigning as president and chief executive officer of Temple University Health System.September 10, 2019
Addiction
A sixth person has died of a vaping-related lung illness
A Kansas resident over the age of 50 died of a lung illness tied to vaping, state health officials announced on Tuesday. It marks the sixth U.S. death tied to vape products in recent weeks.September 10, 2019
Adult Health
Naps may be good for your heart – but only a couple a week
People who nap once or twice a week are less likely to have cardiovascular events, like heart attacks and strokes, according to a study published in the journal Heart.September 9, 2019
Mental Health
More must be done to reduce suicide, World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization is calling on more countries to adopt national strategies to prevent suicide, the second leading cause of death among young adults worldwide.September 9, 2019
Men's Health
FDA wants more men in clinical trials of breast cancer drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to bolster treatment options for men with breast cancer. But to do so, they need to be included in clinical trials of drug treatments.September 7, 2019
Adult Health
Firefighters who responded to World Trade Center attacks more likely to have heart disease
The first firefighters to respond to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City are 44 percent more likely to have heart disease, according to a new study.September 6, 2019
Addiction
CDC: Third death from vaping lung illness reported in Indiana
A third person – from Indiana – has now died from severe lung illness linked to vaping, with a possible fourth fatality under investigation, federal health officials announced Friday.September 6, 2019
Addiction
What is vitamin E acetate, the compound linked to vaping-related illnesses?
Here's a brief primer on vitamin E acetate, the chemical compound found in many of the cannabis vape products used by severe lung disease patients whose cases are being investigated by the CDC and other health officials.September 5, 2019
Addiction
Vaping may make your lungs more vulnerable to infections, study finds
Vaping may impair the ability of immune cells in the lungs to fight infections like influenza, even among e-cigarette products that do not include nicotine or THC.Just In
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