Coyne Medical in the press
In the press
Dr Lucy Hooper and Dr Hugh Coyne are regularly quoted by national and international media. Their commentary spans preventive medicine, cardiovascular risk, cancer screening, women’s health, and longevity. A selection of their coverage is below.
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Best metabolism supplements
Dr Hooper features in Vogue’s expert panel on metabolism supplements, providing GP-led guidance on what the evidence actually shows and where the science falls short of the marketing claims.
Read on vogue.co.uk →
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Apparently, you’ve been applying deodorant wrong this whole time
Dr Hooper on the science of antiperspirant timing — why overnight application is more effective, how body temperature affects absorption, and what patients prone to skin irritation should know about aluminium uptake.
Read on stylist.co.uk →
62.6m monthly visitors
High-street bone density checks — what they can and cannot tell you
Dr Hooper quoted on the clinical value and limitations of commercially available bone density screening, and when GP-led assessment adds meaningful risk context.
Read on telegraph.co.uk →
541m monthly visitors
What causes mouth ulcers — and when should you see a doctor?
Dr Hooper quoted on the clinical causes of mouth ulcers, nutritional deficiencies that increase risk, red flag symptoms that warrant GP review, and when self-treatment is appropriate.
Read on bbc.co.uk →
315m monthly visitors
Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of ‘trimester zero’
Dr Hooper on folic acid supplementation, smoking risks in early pregnancy, and the clinical gap between influencer supplement recommendations and the evidence base for preconception care.
Read on theguardian.com →
5.9m monthly visitors
I had my breasts removed to prevent cancer after taking a test the NHS would never have given me
A first-person op-ed by Dr Hooper on discovering she carries the PALB2 gene mutation through private genetic testing, her decision to have a preventive double mastectomy, and the case for expanding NHS access to inherited cancer screening.
Read on lbc.co.uk →
How to get a GP appointment fast? Pay £10,000 a year
Dr Hooper featured in a Times investigation into the rise of private GP membership clinics, cited as an example of how early preventive screening can save lives. Coyne Medical’s membership and health screening packages profiled.
Read on thetimes.co.uk →
233m monthly visitors
Women ‘brutalised’ by routine procedures: the steps that can help
Dr Hooper on patient experience during routine gynaecological procedures, the case for better informed consent, and practical steps clinicians and patients can take to reduce pain and distress.
Read on dailymail.co.uk →
63.7m monthly visitors
Six early signs of PCOS that are often overlooked
Dr Hooper on the frequently missed early presentations of polycystic ovary syndrome, why symptom-only diagnosis delays appropriate care, and what GPs should be looking for in younger patients.
Read on independent.co.uk →
47m monthly visitors
One popular diet strengthens bones — calorie restriction has the opposite effect
Dr Hooper quoted extensively on diet and bone density, explaining the clinical risks of calorie restriction for long-term skeletal health and which dietary approaches provide meaningful protection.
Read on newsweek.com →
1.3m monthly visitors
Healthy ageing habits that make a measurable difference
Dr Hooper on evidence-based lifestyle interventions for healthy ageing, and how GP-led preventive medicine identifies risk earlier than standard NHS care.
Read on marieclaire.co.uk →
233m monthly visitors
The six signs you may be taking too many vitamins — and when high doses become dangerous
Dr Coyne quoted on clinical signs of vitamin toxicity, which supplements carry the highest risk at excessive doses, and how to approach supplementation safely without crossing into harm.
Read on dailymail.co.uk →
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Millions of Britons on acid reflux drugs unnecessarily — doctor warns of profound long-term risks
Dr Coyne on the over-prescription of proton pump inhibitors, the long-term risks of unnecessary use, and when these drugs are genuinely clinically indicated. Syndicated widely including RTÉ, Yahoo News, Daily Record, and AOL.
Read on gbnews.com →
32m monthly visitors
Lazarus syndrome: what happens when someone is still alive after doctors declare them dead?
Dr Coyne on Lazarus syndrome — the rare but documented phenomenon of spontaneous return of circulation after resuscitation has been abandoned — covering the clinical mechanisms, how it is detected, and what it means for end-of-life protocols.
Read on metro.co.uk →
58.7m monthly visitors
Perfect storm: the common medicines that become dangerous in hot weather
Dr Coyne on the prescription medications — including blood pressure drugs, diuretics, and antidepressants — that interact dangerously with heat, and what patients should know before summer travel.
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