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.
April 22, 2019
Volunteering
At Venezuela-Colombia border, Temple doctor cares for 'incredibly sick'
Millions of Venezuelans are flocking into Colombia in search of food, medicine and shelter. Temple Health physician Tim Bryan describes the harrowing scene at the border.April 19, 2019
Senior Health
Brain stimulation may reverse seniors' memory loss, study finds
Brain stimulation may help older adults feel young again – at least when it comes to remembering where they put the television remote.April 18, 2019
Fitness
When is the best time to exercise? Researchers identify ideal hours
Some people like to get up early and hit the gym before heading off to work. Others prefer to sleep longer in the morning and go for a run in the early evening.April 17, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them
Research indicates CBD may have therapeutic value. But right now, the success stories outnumber clinical trials.April 16, 2019
Health News
Penn Medicine treats two cancer patients with gene-editing tool CRISPR
The patients were treated as part of a recently launched U.S. CRISPR study at the Abramson Cancer Center, a Penn Medicine spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.April 16, 2019
Adult Health
Hoping to sleep better? Researchers debunk common myths
People try all kinds of things to improve their sleep. But many are based on false information. Researchers identified – and debunked – the most common sleep myths.April 16, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers
Senior citizens are among the biggest factors driving the expansion of medical marijuana, which is now legal in 33 states.April 15, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?
One is legal in 33 states – if you qualify – and the other can be purchased off the shelf just about anywhere. And that is just the start.April 10, 2019
Women's Health
Penn Medicine shortens hospital stays for mothers and their newborn babies
Healing at Home works to discharge new mothers from the hospital faster and improve at-home care.April 4, 2019
Health News
Hahnemann Hospital lays off 175 employees, including nurses
The layoffs included 65 nurses, 22 service and technical workers and 88 non-union employees, according to hospital officials. With monthly losses between $3 to $5 million, Hahnemann officials said a workforce reduction was necessary.Just In
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