Courtenay Harris Bond
Courtenay Harris Bond is the staff writer covering health for PhillyVoice. She enjoys writing about behavioral health, maternal health and inequities in the healthcare system, as well as human rights and criminal justice. A veteran daily newspaper reporter, Courtenay has also written for national outlets, including KFF Health News, Undark Magazine and Filter. She was a 2018 Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism and has master's degrees from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.
March 4, 2026
Health News
E-bike injuries have surged, prompting a need for greater safety regulations, researchers say
Electric bike injuries are surging, particularly among young people, a new study says. Local lawmakers are responding to the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters with stricter regulations.March 4, 2026
Adult Health
Women's pain often lasts longer than men's — that's not just a perception
Men's bodies are able to shut down pain more quickly than women's due to higher levels of testosterone and other sex hormones, new research suggests. The study confirms that women's pain isn't all in their heads.March 3, 2026
Addiction
Abusing small amounts of Adderall causes adverse heart effects, study says
Even abusing small amounts of Adderall can be damaging to the heart, a new study says. The research showed that a single dose of the stimulant, when not prescribed for ADHD, can cause heart rate and blood pressure to surge.March 3, 2026
Courts
Jury awards $1.5 million to family of man who died of diabetes complications in Philly jail
The family of Louis Jung Jr., who died of diabetes complications while in a Philadelphia jail, was awarded $1.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.February 18, 2026
Prevention
Winter can leave your skin dry, itchy and red. Here's how to protect it
Using lukewarm water and gentle cleansers can help protect the skin during the cold, dry winter months. Also, moisturizing frequently and using sunblock can help prevent damage, dermatologists say.February 17, 2026
Adult Health
Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises
Most people in physical therapy do not complete exercises home, inhibiting their recovery, a new poll finds. The most common reason was because they forgot or did not have time.February 12, 2026
Healthy Eating
Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds
More than 70% of baby foods contain additives that classify them as ultra-processed foods, a new study found. Common ingredients include emulsifiers, flavor enhancers and thickeners. Researchers say the use of these products in infant foods is 'particularly concerning.'February 11, 2026
Women's Health
Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process
Women who worry about declining health may be accelerating the biological aging process, a new study finds. NYU researchers found psychological stress about deteriorating physical health and vulnerability to illness may show up on a cellular level.February 11, 2026
Wellness
Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says
Dark showering is a trendy sleep hack, but does it work? Scientific research on dark showering specifically is limited. But related studies show warm showers before bedtime improve sleep, as does reduced light exposure at night.February 10, 2026
Mental Health
Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky
About 1 in 4 young people who take psychiatric medications for mental health problems are being prescribed more than one at once, Penn researchers say. This puts them at risk of dangerous drug interactions.Just In
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