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.
August 17, 2018
Health News
FDA approves generic version of EpiPen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday the first generic competitor to the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr.August 15, 2018
Health News
Study: Blue light from smartphones is killing your eyesight
The blue light commonly emitted from smart phones and other digital devices is hurting your eyes, according to new research.August 14, 2018
Health News
Penn Medicine hospitals ranked among nation's best by U.S. News and World Report
A pair of Penn Medicine hospitals were ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 29th annual survey on Tuesday.August 13, 2018
Prevention
Prenatal whooping cough vaccine does not increase risk of autism, study says
A prenatal vaccine for whooping cough is not associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to a study of more than 80,000 children born over a four-year period.August 9, 2018
Children's Health
Many U.S. school districts unprepared for infectious disease outbreaks
Many public school districts are ill-prepared to respond to natural disasters – particularly during an influenza pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak.August 8, 2018
Health Stories
Maryland mom eats poppy seed bagel, tests positive for opioids
Elizabeth Eden, of Baltimore County, tested positive for opioids while giving birth to her daughter last April, according to NBC affiliate WBAL TV. The doctor at St. Joseph Medical Center reported her to the state's child protective services.August 8, 2018
Healthy Eating
Penn Medicine to eliminate sugary drinks from health campuses
Penn Medicine will no longer sell soda, sports drinks and other sugary beverages at its hospital campuses, a move designed to better reflect its mission of care.August 7, 2018
Mental Health
Seasonal affective disorder also impacts people during the summer
About one percent of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder during the summer, a cyclical depression that leaves them blue and anxious during a season that brings many others incredible joy.August 7, 2018
Health News
Hepatitis C-infected organs may be safe for transplant, Penn study finds
Twenty Penn Medicine patients who knowingly received kidney transplants from deceased donors with Hepatitis C have been cured of the virus, suggesting the donation pool could be expanded by accepting organs from infected donors.August 6, 2018
Children's Health
Vaping, hookah may lead to marijuana use among teenagers, study finds
Teenagers who vape or smoke hookah are up to four times more likely to use marijuana two years later, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California.Just In
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