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.
December 28, 2018
Addiction
Philly bans tobacco use at addiction treatment programs
Smoking will no longer be permitted at the 80 inpatient addiction treatment programs under contract with Philadelphia beginning next year, the city announced on Friday.December 27, 2018
Healthy Eating
Drinking soda, sweetened drinks linked to chronic kidney disease, study finds
A higher collective consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks and water is linked to a greater likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study published Thursday.December 24, 2018
Holidays
In whirlwind of appearances, this Delco Santa spreads Christmas magic far and wide
Frank Naimoli makes dozens of private appearances as Father Christmas every holiday season. But make no mistake – he's no mall Santa.December 24, 2018
Men's Health
Marijuana use may impact genetic makeup of sperm
Men who use recreational marijuana should consider halting use of the drug at least six months before they try to conceive, researchers at Duke University suggest.December 21, 2018
Mental Health
Gift giving sustains happiness over time, research finds
The notion that giving gifts provides more joy than actually receiving them apparently is more than a cliche.December 19, 2018
Children's Health
Car crashes are killing fewer American children, but gun-related deaths show no sign of falling
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading killer of American children and adolescents, according to new research from the University of Michigan. But researchers found the second highest cause – firearm-related deaths – to be a more worrisome factor.December 17, 2018
Children's Health
Teen vaping surged within the last year, survey says
The percentage of high school seniors who vape nicotine has surged by record amounts within the last year, according to an annual report released Monday by federally-funded researchers.December 17, 2018
Senior Health
Jefferson identifies treatment for under-diagnosed cause of severe chest pain
Jefferson researchers have found an effective treatment for an under-diagnosed condition that can cause symptoms similar to that of a heart attack.December 17, 2018
Prevention
Here's how to avoid getting sick during your holiday flight
Dr. Ebbing Lautenbach, an infectious disease expert at Penn Medicine, offered holiday travelers tips on the ways to avoid coming down with a common cold or, worse yet, influenza.December 14, 2018
Health News
Johnson & Johnson failed to disclose asbestos in its Baby Powder, report says
Documents revealed a litany of Johnson & Johnson officials knew its Baby Powder sometimes contained asbestos for decades. But they failed to disclose it to regulators or the public.Just In
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