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 7, 2018
Prevention
Blood test could be 'holy grail' for lung cancer screenings
Researchers are hoping to develop a blood test that could improve the accuracy of lung cancer screenings. They have launched a clinical trial at health facilities across the country, including MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden.September 7, 2018
Health News
Increased fasting could lead to a longer life
The latest research suggests increased daily fasting could improve overall health and prolong your life.September 5, 2018
Addiction
Navy veteran describes 'slippery slope' into opioid addiction – and his journey out
Mark became addicted to opioids after suffering injuries in a bad car accident. His journey to sobriety highlights the difficulties of addiction – and the potential for recoverySeptember 5, 2018
Illness
The dirtiest part of an airport isn't the bathrooms
The plastic trays used at security checkpoints carry the most germs of any airport surface commonly encountered by passengers, according to a study published in "BMC Infectious Diseases."September 4, 2018
Children's Health
Later school start times a dream for teens, but a logistical nightmare for districts
Numerous studies show teens should start school no earlier than 8:30 a.m. But can districts overcome the logistical challenges to do that? Some have and say it was well worth the hassle.September 4, 2018
Women's Health
New clues could help doctors predict breast cancer relapse
Doctors eventually may be able to pinpoint which breast cancer patients are most likely to have their cancer return or spread, thanks to a large genomic analysis released Tuesday.August 31, 2018
Alternative Medicine
A marijuana compound may counteract psychosis
A non-intoxicating compound found in marijuana may counteract psychosis, a finding that eventually may lead to new medical treatments.August 30, 2018
Addiction
Rod Rosenstein pledges swift federal response if safe injection site opens in Philly
The U.S. Department of Justice will take swift action against any safe injection site that opens in Philadelphia or elsewhere in the United States, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told WHYY on Wednesday.August 29, 2018
Senior Health
Dedicated, IBX team up on senior medical centers in Philly
Dedicated – a division of ChenMed that offers medical care to low-income seniors – has opened two medical centers in Philadelphia's Olney and Allegheny West neighborhoods. Two other centers in Mayfair and West Philadelphia have soft openings set for next week.August 28, 2018
Illness
Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer
A record number of sexually transmitted diseases were diagnosed in the United States last year – the fourth straight year that STDs have increased. And medical experts predict gonorrhea eventually will resist the last effective antibiotic treatment available.Just In
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