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 25, 2018
Illness
Doctors using virtual reality to benefit cancer patients
Penn Medicine added a virtual reality machine to help reduce the stress and anxiety that so often accompany radiation treatments.September 25, 2018
Illness
Prostate removal helps cancer patients live longer than more common treatments
Prostate removal remains an unpopular treatment for cancer patients, but new researchs indicates the procedure may help men live longer than more common treatments.September 21, 2018
Illness
Eleven cases of West Nile Virus reported in Philly
Eleven people in Philadelphia have contracted West Nile Virus this year, the city health department announced Friday afternoon.September 20, 2018
Senior Health
Penn Medicine doctor's 5K raises thousands each year to benefit Alzheimer's research
Dr. Patrick Brennan launched the 5K for The Institute on Aging after his father died from complictions of Alzheimer's disease.September 17, 2018
Children's Health
Infant walkers still landing babies in the hospital
Injuries caused by infant walkers have decreased significantly since a federal mandatory safety standard was adopted eight years ago. But the American Academy of Pediatrics still wants the walkers banned.September 13, 2018
Addiction
FDA demands Juul, other e-cig makers address youth vaping epidemic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a hardline stance against e-cigarette manufacturers like Juul on Wednesday, blaming them for perpetuating a youth epidemic.September 13, 2018
Fitness
Running the half marathon? Take time to properly recover
Knowing how to properly respond after a finishing a grueling race will help runners reduce soreness and avoid injury. Here are some basic recommendations offered by Dr. Ryan Schreiter of Temple Health.September 13, 2018
Senior Health
Critical procedure available for more stroke victims
The findings of a study published last year are changing the way medical professionals treat stroke victims, according to a neurologist at Crozer-Keystone Health Systems.September 12, 2018
Mental Health
More college students seeking out counseling – but suicide still a huge problem
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death on college campuses. It's an issue across the United States, but a particularly sensitive one in Philadelphia, where 14 University of Pennsylvania students have died by suicide since 2013.September 10, 2018
Addiction
Teenagers' brains make them more prone to addiction
Teenagers are more susceptible to addiction – partly becuase their brains are wired that way, says Penn Dr. Frances Jensen.Just In
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