Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc
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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.
Emodin an Active Compound in Chinese Rhubarb Curbs Colon Cancer in Mice
According to a new study by researchers from the University of South Carolina, a compound commonly found in Chinese herbs can inhibit colon cancer. The active substance known as …A Diet Rich in Flavanols May Lower High Blood Pressure in Those Resistant to Regular Treatment Options
Key Takeaways: 47% of U.S. adults (116 million) have high blood pressure (≥149/90), with 10–30% resistant to standard treatments. Consuming flavanol-rich foods (tea, cocoa, berries, apples) reduces systolic BP …
Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Cannabis Use Disorder in People with Schizophrenia
There is currently no treatment for fighting cannabis use disorder (CUD) in patients with schizophrenia. But that may soon change as a new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic …
Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s You Should Be Aware Of According to French Study
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that develops silently for up to 10 years before it can be diagnosed and treated. A French team has managed to identify symptoms that …
War: Soldiers Exposed to Combat Have a Higher Risk of Becoming Alcoholics
In the United States, reservists typically serve one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year to keep their fighting skills sharp. In the recent wars in Iraq and …
Ultrasound Retinal Stimulation Could Be Used to Restore Vision in the Blind
Millions of people suffer from blindness due to degenerative retinal diseases. The retina is a thin membrane, a few millimeters thick. This tissue is essential for vision, but it …The Bacterial Toxin Colibactin Revives Inactive Viruses in Other Microbes
Researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have shown in a new study how certain microbes cause out-of-action viruses in their neighbors to reactivate and destroy cells containing them. …Governmental Guidelines on Alcohol Drinking Limits Need to Be Lowered Study Shows
It is recommended that abstention is not possible and that men should only have a maximum of two servings of alcohol per day, and women just one serving. But …