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 12, 2018
Parenting
Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows
Nearly half of parents with young children spoke on a cellphone while driving with their kids in the car during the last three months, according a new study.July 10, 2018
Health News
Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds
An estimated 930,000 United States residents will be living with Parkinson's disease by 2020 – a projection that nearly doubles previously-believed prevalence totals.July 9, 2018
Health News
DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday
Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory issues for residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.July 5, 2018
Health News
Philly effort to ban flavored tobacco dies with state budget
Efforts to ban flavored tobacco in Philadelphia went up in smoke last month when the Pennsylvania legislature removed the city's power to pass additional tobacco regulations.July 5, 2018
Alternative Medicine
Jefferson University launches nation's first medical marijuana certificate programs
Thomas Jefferson University is launching the first university-based, graduate-level certificates in medical marijuana education, school officials announced on Thursday.July 4, 2018
Men's Health
Eating nuts may improve sperm quantity and vitality
Men can increase both the quantity and viability of their sperm by including mixed nuts in their daily diet, according to a new study.July 4, 2018
Prevention
Safety a concern with recently legalized fireworks in PA, NJ
With a range of fireworks recently legalized in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, officials are urging residents to be safe.July 4, 2018
History
Here's what Americans would pay to witness Declaration of Independence signing
Americans would pay $36,386 to witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence, according to a survey of 2,000 people.July 3, 2018
Health News
Brain stimulation can reduce physical and sexual assaults – study
By stimulating the prefrontal cortex – the area of the brain that controls complex ideas and behaviors – with electrical current violent intentions can be diminished by more than 50 percent, researchers found.June 30, 2018
Fitness
Exercising in the heat? Take these precautions
Dr. Brian Sennett, chief of sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, offers tips on exercising in a heat wave.Just In
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