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.
June 18, 2018
Illness
Ed Rendell announces he's battling Parkinson's disease
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell made his three-year battle with Parkinson's disease public on Monday, saying a combination of medicine and physical therapy have stabilized the disorder.June 18, 2018
Mental Health
Drexel student combats suicide by pairing people with online 'buddies'
Gabby Frost created Buddy Project in high school as a way to connect people in need of companionship, hoping it would help prevent suicide. Five years later, the nonprofit has connected more than 219,000 people and an app is on the way.June 15, 2018
Adult Health
You may need to get more sleep due to social media, smartphones
"If anything, I think we need more sleep now because we are bombarded with so much information," Penn State professor tells British newspaper.June 13, 2018
Healthy Eating
Are you drinking the right amount of coffee?
New research shows coffee drinkers when – and how much caffeine – to consume to counteract sleep loss.June 11, 2018
Health News
Your toddler is almost definitely consuming too much sugar
Most toddlers consume more than 7 teaspoons of added sugar every day, an amount that exceeds recommendations, according to a new CDC study.June 8, 2018
Survival Guide
Survival guide: Here's what to do when disaster strikes
Experts offer practical advice to get you out of an emergency – alive.June 4, 2018
History
Some 300 years ago, Blackbeard and other pirates terrorized Philadelphia
Blackbeard and his fellow pirates captured six or seven merchant ships along the Delaware Bay, limiting trade in colonial Philadelphia.May 24, 2018
Survival Guide
How to survive: Nuclear attack or accident
With North Korea aggressively testing missiles that could reach the continental United States, reviving fears last felt during the Cold War, it's helpful to know how to respond during a nuclear attack.May 24, 2018
Tips
How to survive: Active shooter situation
Here's what you should know, in case you ever find yourself in an active shooter situation.May 24, 2018
Tips
How to survive: Hurricanes and other storms
Here's what you can do to prepare yourself for hurricanes and other storms.Just In
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