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.
November 6, 2018
Election 2018
Philly voters approve loan for capital projects
Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot request to borrow $181 million for capital improvements and projects.October 30, 2018
Adult Health
Why do haunted houses thrill some people but scare others?
Why does the same scary experience thrill some people, but freak others out? A person's response to fear depends on a combination of genetics and life experience.October 24, 2018
Health News
Temple professor urges more employers to hire people with autism
About 80 percent of people with neurodiverse conditions are either unemployed or underemployed, according to Temple University professor Tom Edwards. That includes anyone with Asperger's syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism.October 22, 2018
Caregiving
At Penn, telemedicine easing challenges of lung transplant patients
To get on the transplant waiting lists, Penn Medicine patients and caregivers must complete an educational seminar. Now, it's being offered via telemedicine, making it more convenient for patients and caregivers.October 19, 2018
Health News
Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment
A biplane imaging system allows Crozer-Keystone neurologists to treat high-risk patients in need of immediate surgical intervention. They previously were sent to hospitals in Philadelphia, which delayed treatment for many critical minutes.October 16, 2018
Addiction
Surgeon General: Alternative opioid addiction strategies more viable than safe injection sites
Dr. Jerome M. Adams, the U.S. Surgeon General, cautioned against the use of supervised injection sites as a strategy for combating the opioid epidemic, suggesting more viable alternatives exist.October 15, 2018
Prevention
Meghan Markle's pregnancy brings Zika virus back into spotlight
The news that Duchess Meghan is about 12 weeks pregnant broke as the couple arrived in Australia for their first overseas tour. That raised concerns whether Duchess Meghan is at risk of contracting Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause serious birth defects.October 12, 2018
Parenting
In Philly, tennis star Serena Williams opens up about parenting
Tennis star Serena Williams addressed 10,000 women Friday at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, urging them to speak openly about their insecurities as mothers.October 9, 2018
Men's Health
Newly-found gene variation may boost risk of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men in the United States. But scientists have identified a genetic risk factor that may lead to new treatments.October 1, 2018
Mental Health
Temple lands $2.6 million grant to reduce dental anxiety
Temple researchers received a $2.59 million grant to combat dental anxiety, which afflicts as much as 20 percent of dental patients.Just In
- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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