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Helen Coffey

London

Senior Features Writer at The Independent

Senior features writer for @IndyLife/@Independent. Ex-travel editor. #flightfree travel book Zero Altitude out now with @flint_books. Repped by @northbanktalent

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  • When women are having cancer symptoms dismissed, no wonder they turn to toxic ‘wellness’

    1 week ago | msn.com | Helen Coffey

    Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.

  • When women are having cancer symptoms dismissed, no wonder they turn to toxic ‘wellness’

    1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Helen Coffey

    The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Let’s unpack thatCancer cases are on the rise in young people but misdiagnosis remains an issue, with everything from anxiety to menopause named as the culprit.

  • If you think Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover is ‘disturbing’, you need to get a grip

    2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Helen Coffey

    State of the artsThe new princess of pop has sent shockwaves across the internet with her artwork for ‘Man’s Best Friend’.

  • Women who won’t date men based on height deserve to be single

    2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Helen Coffey

    Let’s unpack thatAs Tinder introduces the ability to filter prospective matches by how tall they are, Helen Coffey asks the experts where this age-old gendered prejudice comes from, and whether true love really does boil down to feet and inchesI’m a feminist, but as women we don’t always help our cause – especially when it comes to the realm of romance and relationships.

  • If we want kids to get off screens, adults have to do the same

    2 weeks ago | msn.com | Helen Coffey

    Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.

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23 May 25

RT @indybooks: In two weeks, it will be the fifth @Independent 'News Review' event at @hayfestival - with @Tanni_GT, @AyoCaesar and Mary Tr…

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23 May 25

RT @indybooks: In two weeks, it will be the sixth @Independent 'News Review' event at @hayfestival - with @kehinde_andrews and award-winnin…

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23 May 25

RT @indybooks: Exciting news: @hayfestival announces final guests for @Independent 'News Review' panel series 2025 - with chairing by @Mar…