Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc

Semen Boosts HIV Resistance in Women Sex Workers According to Study
Semen Exposure Found to Enhance Resistance to HIV Infection Although semen is a known vehicle for transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a …
Study Shows Avocados May Help You Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Key Takeaways AvoB, a fat molecule found only in avocados, may help prevent obesity and diabetes by improving fatty acid oxidation. Mice given AvoB gained less weight and had …
Mount Sinai’s Study: Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Could Impact Infants’ Heart Stress Response
For years, researchers have highlighted the dangers that air pollution poses to humans. A new study now reveals that exposure in pregnant women may inhibit cardiac response to stress …
Diabetes 1 Breakthrough: Researchers Are Now Able to Create Insulin-Producing Cells
After years of trying, researchers finally were able to transform human stem cells into mature cells that produce insulin. In the long term, this can cure people with diabetes. …
Stress May Cause Spontaneous Abortions of Male Fetuses According to Study
It is already well established that the stress levels incurred during pregnancy have huge effects on the development of the fetus and the child. But now according to a …
Talcum Powder, Asbestos, and Mesothelioma: What a New Study Reveals About Health Risks and Industry Failures
A recent study has strengthened concerns that cosmetic talcum powder, often used in personal care products, may be contaminated with asbestos and linked to mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive …Research: Why You May Be More Prone to Tendon Injuries as You Age
Why Older People Suffer More Tendon Injuries Older people typically get more tendon injuries, compared to younger persons. Researchers from the United Kingdom have tried to explain why this …

