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.
RMIT Study Shows That Obstructive Sleep Apnea Could Lead to Alzheimer’s
Amyloid plaques have been identified in the brains of people with obstructive sleep apnea, similar to those found in those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques are formed as …
Washington State University: Soy Isoflavones Improve Postoperative Treatment for Bone Cancer
Soy isoflavones reduce the number of cancerous cells and inflammation, according to a study done by researchers at Washington State University. Soy is believed to help fight obesity, improve …
The COVID-19 Epidemic Tripled the Number of Cases of Depression in the US
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-April, almost 28% of American adults had symptoms of depression, compared to 8.5% before the epidemic, according to a new study. …
Ohio State University: Gut Viromes Are Unique to Each Individual Just Like Fingerprints
By analyzing the viral component of the intestinal microbiota, researchers have discovered over 33,000 different viral populations. This makes the composition of each individual’s microbiota unique. It is not …University of Utah Researchers Developed a Peptide That Can Prevent HIV Infections With Less Side Effects
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a drug to prevent and treat people with the AIDS virus. In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they explain …
Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Can Already Be Measured During Adolescence
A new study reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020 showed that risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can already be …Are Hormones Useful in the Treatment of Tendinopathies?
Tendinopathy, also known as tendonitis, is the breakdown of collagen in a tendon leading to inflammation, and pain with movement. It is usually treated with NSAIDs, rest, and physiotherapy. …