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David Cox

Freelance health journalist

Freelance health journalist for newspapers and broadcasters including The Guardian, BBC, NBC News, Wired, TIME and others. Full portfolio here: https://drdavidcox.contently.com/

Neuroscience PhD from the University of Cambridge. Co-authored multiple peer reviewed scientific papers on depression, schizophrenia and autism.

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Details last updated 28-Jul-2020

Articles written by David Cox

Can anti-ageing injections reverse cellular decline?

Can anti-ageing injections reverse cellular decline?

The Guardian - 08-Feb-2025

Scientists test drugs that clear “zombie cells” to slow ageing and improve health

Researchers explore if pills can replace the gym through "exercise mimetics"

Researchers explore if pills can replace the gym through "exercise mimetics"

The Guardian - 31-Dec-2023

But experts say traditional exercise still plays a key role in overall health

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023

Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients

Cellular ageing signs emerge earlier in women than men

Cellular ageing signs emerge earlier in women than men

New Scientist - 19-Mar-2023

Machine learning analysis of millions of biopsy reports has potential implications for disease risk and treatment

Hormone in bone restores memory and ability to exercise in old mice

Hormone in bone restores memory and ability to exercise in old mice

Guardian - 04-Jul-2020

Exercising regularly increases this hormone and benefits muscle and brain