Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
About The Author
Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
Dr. Chebani is a versatile and experienced professional with a passion for health education, health research, data science, and lifestyle medicine. Tampiwa graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical school with degrees in Medicine, surgery, and Medical science. His background in Health Education and Clinical Medicine makes him a skillful communicator capable of distilling difficult medical concepts so that they can be understood by the general public. His work involves teaching, clinical practice and is a frequent speaker at wellness events in his capacity as a Corporate Wellness Director for Health First, a health promotion and Education organization.
How Chronic Procrastination Can Harm Your Mental and Physical Health, According to a Major Study
Key Takeaways: Procrastination linked to higher depression, anxiety, and stress. Increases risk of upper body pain and poor sleep. Tied to less exercise, more loneliness, and money problems. Effects …
Study Links Gut Biofilms to IBS Symptoms—Could Targeting Them Lead to Better Treatments?
Key Takeaways: Biofilms were found in over half of IBS patients, suggesting a possible role in symptoms. Antibiotics alone may not work—IBS likely involves multiple causes like dysbiosis and …Alcohol’s Pull: What Drunken Monkeys Reveal About Evolution and Human Addiction
Key Takeaways Wild spider monkeys regularly consume naturally fermented fruits with 1–2% alcohol content. This behavior supports the “drunken monkey hypothesis,” suggesting humans may have evolved a preference for …
A Doctor Explains: Why Metformin Causes Diarrhea and How to Manage It
Key Takeaways Diarrhea is the most frequently reported side effect of metformin and a key reason for discontinuation. It results from metformin’s effects on intestinal motility, fluid balance, bile …
Restoring Mucin-Type O-Glycans (Sugar Layer of the Glycocalyx) Repairs Blood-Brain Barrier and Boosts Memory in Aged Mice
Key Takeaways The brain’s protective sugar layer, the glycocalyx, breaks down with age and may trigger cognitive decline. Restoring this layer in mice improved memory and repaired the brain’s …High-Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE), a Clinical Form of HIIT, Raises GH in Children — May Offer Safer Test for HGH Deficiency
Key Takeaways Exercise may do more than build muscle—it could help the body release growth hormone naturally. This test suggests that short, intense activity might replace drugs in diagnosing …
Prednisone vs. Dexamethasone: How They Work, When They’re Used, and What Side Effects to Watch For
Key Takeaways Dexamethasone is stronger and lasts longer, often used for short-term or emergency treatment. Prednisone is better for long-term conditions like arthritis or lupus due to easier dose …Sleep Study Warns: Excessive Yawning May Signal Sleep Disorders, Cognitive Decline, or Chronic Illness
Key Takeaways Excessive yawning can signal serious sleep issues like sleep apnea or chronic sleep deprivation, not just boredom or fatigue. One-third of U.S. adults report excessive sleepiness, which …