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.
July 23, 2018
Adult Health
Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease
New research suggests that women are more likely to develop dementia if they begin menstruate later in life, reach menopause earlier or have shorter reproductive lifespans.July 20, 2018
Health News
Man in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating bacteria near Jersey Shore
Vibrio – a bacteria that naturally lives in some coastal waters – can cause a skin infection when an open wound is exposed to salt water or brackish – a mixture of fresh and sea water.July 19, 2018
Illness
Study: More young Americans are dying of liver disease caused by alcoholism
The annual amount of Americans dying from liver disease and liver cancer has risen since 2009, according to a new study. The statistics are particularly jarring for young adults.July 18, 2018
Health News
Expectant mothers may lower autism risk through diet alterations, study finds
Expectant mothers may be able to prevent their child from developing an autism spectrum disorder simply by changing their diet or taking custom probiotics, new research suggests.July 18, 2018
Nutrition
On National Hot Dog Day, Penn dietitian offers alternatives for summer classic
Americans consume more than 20 billion hot dogs every year. They probably shouldn't.July 18, 2018
Alternative Medicine
In a rush? Philly acupuncturist offers 'on-the-go' treatment
Julie Moore launched Windrose Acupuncture with her former self in mind. Her practice offers 'on-the-go' treatments aimed at working professionals on their lunch hours.July 17, 2018
Health Stories
Jefferson med students swap stethoscopes for sketchbooks
A new class at Thomas Jefferson University requires medical students to sketch graphic novels, a format designed to hone their observational skills and, through the characters they create, enhance their ability to see the world from another individual's perspective.July 16, 2018
Mental Health
Pregnant millennials may be more depressed than previous generation, study finds
Researchers found millennials are 51 percent more likely to experience prenatal depression than their mothers did in the 1990s.July 16, 2018
Prevention
Drexel conference focuses on how to keep EMTs safe from violence
A group of about 50 EMS officials will gather at Drexel University to develop a system-level checklist designed to better protect firefighters and paramedics. Fire Departments in Philadelphia, Chicago and San Diego will be the first to implement it later this year.July 13, 2018
Volunteering
South Jersey women knitting 'knockers' for breast cancer survivors
A group of South Jersey volunteers has distributed more than 100 pairs of hand-stitched prosthetic breasts, dubbed 'Knitted Knockers,' since December.Just In
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- 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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