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Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

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36:32

After Decades, We Have New Antibiotics For Gonorrhoea

Health & Living ·

2026/01/16

At the end of last year, the FDA in the United States announced that it has approved two new antibiotics for gonorrhoea, which has not happened since the 1990s. With consultant urologist Dr George Lee, we dive into why this was hailed as a milestone and what it means for treatment of this increasingly drug resistant infection, also known as super gonorrhoea.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:07

Ask An Audiologist: How We Hear

Health & Living ·

2026/01/15

In this month’s open clinic segment, we start by diving into how we hear, and explore some fun facts about our ears. Then, audiologist Darleena Aziz explains more about common hearing conditions, as well as prevention and treatment.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:24

How UMMC Performed Liver Transplant For Youngest Baby...

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2026/01/14

A multidisciplinary team at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre successfully performed a liver transplant on a four-month-old baby boy in November 2025. The baby, weighing just 6.2kg, was the youngest and lightest recipient recorded in the country. We speak to some of the surgeons and the anaesthesiologist from the team to find out why this was one for the history books, and how they hope to see transplant medicine in Malaysia develop.Image credit: Prof Shireen Anne NahSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:13

Should You Buy Weight Loss Medications Online?

Health & Living ·

2026/01/13

Losing weight is rarely an easy journey, and the effectiveness of GLP-1 medications in helping people shed that weight has led to its popularity all around the world. But does that mean that these medications can be taken by anyone who is struggling with weight loss? And more worryingly, with some of these medications seemingly sold on e-commerce platforms, should you be buying them online? We speak to endocrinologist Dr Lim Quan Hziung, who’s also a council member with the Malaysian Obesity

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32:04

Humans of Healthcare: The Medical Lab Technologist

Health & Living ·

2026/01/12

What happens between the moment when a nurse or doctor takes a patient sample and when the results come back to you? Medical lab technologists work quietly behind the scenes and their work is vital in analysing samples from you and finding the answers that help doctors figure out what may be wrong. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Harvinder Kaur for a peek into her work in the lab and beyond it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:40

Falls Prevention for Seniors

Health & Living ·

2026/01/09

Earlier this week, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was hospitalised after he had a fall and fractured his hip. While he’s reported to be in a stable condition, falls are especially dangerous for older adults and he will remain in hospital for several weeks for observation. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong to dive into why falls can be devastating for older adults and key strategies to stay safe within their homes.Image credit:

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47:57

Public Health: Cost Of Cancer Care

Health & Living ·

2026/01/08

The increasing costs of healthcare and the squeeze on medical insurance will be weighing on the minds of all Malaysians this year. Consultant clinical oncologist Dr Mastura Yusof joins the Public Health show to discuss how cancer care has been affected by current practices of insurance companies and third-party administrators, and what practical solutions are needed to collectively address patients’ needs.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:26

How To Have Emotional Check-Ins With Your Kids

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2026/01/07

After a difficult year, 2026 will feel very different for children and their parents. Fears of school violence, social media pressures and the impact on mental health will continue to be of major concern for parents. In a global survey by Central Force International, it was reported that over half of Malaysian parents don’t actively pay attention to their children’s mental health on a daily basis, and spend significantly fewer hours per week discussing emotional wellbeing with their children,

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30:57

Healthy Ageing: SEACURE-ing Dementia Research in...

Health & Living ·

2026/01/06

Much of what we know about dementia has come from research done in the global North, on Western populations and it has been incredibly vital to help us better understand dementia. Yet, it cannot simply be applied to our populations here in Southeast Asia, because of our distinct genetic profiles as well as cultural and environmental factors. On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin from Universiti Malaya and Assoc Prof Dr Nagaendran Kandiah from NTU Singapore, who part of a

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39:42

From The Big ‘C’ To The Big ‘R’: Navigating Recurrence

Health & Living ·

2026/01/05

When you have cancer, treatment is just one chapter of the story. The rest of the story is about learning to live as a survivor - monitoring the risk of recurrence, going for follow-up care, and redefining what life means. We speak to a consultant clinical oncologist and a breast cancer patient on how to help cancer survivors live with hope, rather than in fear.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:41

CDC Says Hepatitis B Jab Not Recommended For All...

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2025/12/19

This month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struck out a universal recommendation to start hepatitis B immunisation at birth for children in the US - announcing instead that the jab should only be given to infants born to women who test positive for the virus. We look at why this move could lead to a rise in chronic hepatitis infections and liver disease in the long term, and how Malaysia should view this decision by the US.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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39:20

A New Way Of Thinking About Obesity And Heart Disease

Health & Living ·

2025/12/18

The alarm bells on obesity keep ringing, but our understanding of how to manage it is changing. We speak to consultant cardiologist Dr David Quek about how obesity is now being treated as a chronic disease, and how it has direct impact on reducing cardiovascular disease.This is a disease awareness message brought to you by Novo Nordisk Pharma Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:49

US Removes ‘Black Box’ Warning For Menopause Treatment

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2025/12/17

Last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would be removing the strictest "black box" warnings from menopause hormone therapy. We explore the reasons for this decision, and whether menopause hormone therapy is safe for women going through perimenopause and menopause. We also look at the impact of menopause on women at work and whether the FDA’s ruling on MHT contributes to the destigmatisation of hormone therapy.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:30

Critical Care On The Frontlines in Sudan

Health & Living ·

2025/12/16

As conflict continues to rage around the world, how are medical humanitarian organisations coping and what is it like for these people risking their lives to provide medical care to those who need it most? We speak to anaesthesiologist Dr Annie Sheng-Yi Lin about her latest mission with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Sudan and what’s happening there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:36

Mind Matters: Is It Time For A Social Media Detox?

Health & Living ·

2025/12/15

Whether you’re an occasional user or constant scroller, social media has become an irrevocable part of most of our lives. While it has helped us to stay connected to family and friends, social media has also been toxic, for some more than others. How can you be online more mindfully, and is a social media detox possible without feeling like a frog under a coconut shell?Image credit: ShuttterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:11

If You Have Breast Cancer, NORA Is Here To Help

Health & Living ·

2025/12/12

A woman with breast cancer needs more than just clinical therapy in order to manage her cancer. We look at Cancer Research Malaysia’s patient navigation programme, which helps women overcome barriers in their treatment journey, to be able to complete treatment and improve their chances of recovery. We also hear how the NORA (Navigation, Outreach & Resource Access) programme is being expanded across public hospitals in Malaysia.Image credit: Cancer Research MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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47:58

Public Health: Progress in Lung Cancer Care

Health & Living ·

2025/12/11

For years, lung cancer has ranked among the top cancers in Malaysia, and been a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2025, Malaysia saw several developments in lung cancer and lung health, which will be unpacked on the Public Health show with Prof Anand Sachithanandan, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Co-Founder of Lung Cancer Network Malaysia, and Dr Muralli Munisamy, Medical Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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48:49

Can’t Breathe? What’s Causing Nasal Blockages

Health & Living ·

2025/12/10

Struggling to breathe properly, having to breathe through your mouth or dealing with constant throat irritation and cough - many of us are familiar with these symptoms. For the most part, we just learn to live with it, brushing it off as an inconvenience. But what’s causing this nasal obstruction? Is it really just a harmless problem, or are there underlying causes that need medical attention? We find out from Dr Hardip Singh, Consultant ENT Surgeon.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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39:47

Humans of Healthcare: The Family Medicine Specialist

Health & Living ·

2025/12/09

What do you call a doctor who specialises in taking care of most common ailments, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages? That’s a family medicine specialist, who works at the primary care level as the first point of contact for people in the community. We speak to Professor Dr Adina Abdullah, a Family Medicine Specialist with Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, about the role of these specialists and what kind of training is required.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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33:47

Brain Waves: How Revenge Bedtime Procrastination...

Health & Living ·

2025/12/08

How many of us spend the nights staring at a phone or computer screen, putting off sleep? While most of us know it’s probably not great for our health, how is it also affecting what’s happening in our brain during this time when we’re supposed to let it rest and refresh? We dive into what the research tells us, with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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