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.
July 30, 2019
Healthy Eating
Vitamin A may help reduce the risk of skin cancer
Increased consumption of dietary Vitamin A is associated with a decreased risk of a common type of skin cancer, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.July 29, 2019
Health News
Jefferson University agrees to buy Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University
Thomas Jefferson University tentatively has agreed to purchase Temple University's Fox Chase Cancer Center, the universities announced on Monday in a joint statement.July 29, 2019
Adult Health
Millennials more likely to struggle to meet people than older generations, study finds
Millennials have more difficulty meeting new people and making social connections compared to older generations, according to The Path to a Better Health study commissioned by CVS Health.July 26, 2019
Children's Health
Juul allegedly marketed e-cigarettes to children during school programs
Juul deployed a "sophisticated program" that deliberately targeted children and teenagers at schools, summer camps and public programs – all in an attempt to sell e-cigarettes, according to a U.S. House subcommittee.July 25, 2019
Health News
Prosthetic arm named after Star Wars' Luke Skywalker restores sense of human touch
The LUKE Arm – named after the robotic hand that Star Wars character Luke Skywalker receives in "The Empire Strikes Back" – mimics the way humans feel objects by sending and receiving signals from the brain.July 24, 2019
Health Insurance
The future of nursing put under microscope at Penn
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine hosted a forum Wednesday at the University of Pennsylvania that examined the future care of patients with complex needs and the payment challenges associated with them.July 23, 2019
Illness
Climate change may be causing deadly fungus infections, scientists say
C. auris – a drug-resistant fungus that can cause fatal infections – is emerging as a global health threat. And scientists believe global warming may have sparked its spread.July 22, 2019
Opioids
Addiction recovery specialists to be available 24-7 at Bucks County hospitals
New grant funding will increase certified recovery specialists at all six Bucks County hospitals, helping immediately connect overdose survivors with drug and alcohol treatment facilities.July 16, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Breakthrough PTSD treatment using party drug MDMA coming soon to Philly region
A psychedelic drug holds the potential to improve treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder so much that some Philadelphia-area patients may receive access before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives its formal approval.July 8, 2019
Caregiving
Caregiver depression linked to more ER visits for patients with dementia
The combination of a caregiver with depression and a patient with dementia can lead to a cycle of adverse outcomes for both people.Just In
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