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Health & Living

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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26:32

Banning Vape Sales In States Is Only Step One

Health & Living ·

2025/06/11

As states around the country announce complete bans on vape shops - or at the very least, consider it - will this be too little, too late? What kind of consequences would this have on our economy but also on our healthcare system? We speak to Dr Wency Bui, senior economics lecturer from Universiti Putra Malaysia to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:25

Humans of Healthcare: The Respiratory Physician

Health & Living ·

2025/06/10

Every breath you take fills your body with oxygen, which is vital for every cell in the body to get energy. When something disrupts your respiratory system, the respiratory physician, or pulmonologist, is the specialist who comes into the picture to provide care. On Humans of Healthcare, Consultant Respiratory Physician Prof Dr Mohamed Faisal Abdul Hamid, from the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, shares more about this area of specialisation and what the training pathway looks

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42:51

Should We All Work Until 65?

Health & Living ·

2025/06/09

Following Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s suggestion to raise the retirement age to 65, the Ministry of Human Resources has confirmed that it will study the possibility of making this a mandatory policy. We speak to Professor Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, President of the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society, and Professor Nathan Vytialingam, Honorary Fellow of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, to find out the benefits and weaknesses of such a move, and what needs to be in

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37:06

Specimens & Stories: Inside UM’s Medical Museum

Health & Living ·

2025/06/06

University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine recently unveiled its Medical Museum, named in honour of Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai. We speak to Professor Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, to find out more about the stories behind the museum’s collection of medical artifacts, historical instruments, and exhibits. Find out how to visit the museum here.Image Credit: Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai Medical MuseumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:47

Counsellor’s Corner: Parenting Stress

Health & Living ·

2025/06/05

In conjunction with Parent’s Day in June, our Counsellor’s Corner episode focuses on the struggles that parents face in juggling their responsibilities and balancing their mental well-being. Dr Nicole Chen, registered counsellor and President of the Malaysian Marriage & Family Therapy Association, joins us to answer questions from parents about managing stress, finding self-care, and learning coping methods.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:22

Green-ing Healthcare For The Planet

Health & Living ·

2025/06/04

Our healthcare system takes care of us when we’re ill, but the irony is that it’s also making our planet sick. Globally, the healthcare sector has a significant adverse impact on the environment, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and depletion of resources. Can we make healthcare greener, and in turn, avert the negative health consequences of the climate crisis? In conjunction with World Environment Day, we speak to Professor Shireen Anne Nah, Head of Green@UMHealth, from the

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38:59

Think Twice Before Diving Into That Sports Trend

Health & Living ·

2025/06/03

Every time a new sports fad comes about, doctors and specialists brace themselves for a slew of new patients coming in with fresh aches and pains. We look at the kinds of trouble that people get themselves into when they dive into a new sport without proper preparation and techniques, with Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Sivalingam Raja Gopal, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:41

How Vapes Are Appealing To (and Harming) Our Kids

Health & Living ·

2025/05/30

Bright colours, trendy designs, and cool flavours. E-cigarettes or vapes have been the new in-thing for a while, despite escalating warnings that they’re not the less harmful cousins to traditional cigarettes they’re touted to be. In fact, we’re now seeing the unique harms of vaping, especially among children. In conjunction with World No Tobacco Day this year, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Prof Dr Anna Marie Nathan, consultant paediatric pulmonologist from UMMC to discuss how

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46:58

Can I Choke on This? Understanding the Risks & How To...

Health & Living ·

2025/05/29

Many of us would still remember the incident earlier this year where a young boy died after he choked on a round gummy sweet. That incident sparked awareness among parents and the public alike about the risk of choking, especially among young children. To find out more about these risks and how we can prevent it, not just among children but adults alike, we speak to Dr Hardip Singh, consultant ENT surgeon at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. He is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine at

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34:39

NCD Chronicles: Beating The Odds With Ovarian Cancer

Health & Living ·

2025/05/28

Doctors predicted she wouldn’t live past two years, but six years later, she’s still thriving. Hear Iren Lau’s journey of living with ovarian cancer and how she overcame the odds and stayed strong for her family. We also hear from consultant gynaecological oncologist Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling about how far we’ve come in treating ovarian cancer.You can find the Ovarian Cancer Society Malaysia on Facebook and Instagram.NCD Chronicles is a series about people living with NCDs, going beyond the diagnosis to

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28:16

Because Feelings Matter #41: “I Always Knew My Mother...

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2025/05/27

“I always knew you were different,” wrote Jian Goh in his comic book series ‘Once Upon a Miao’. He was referring to his mother, who had struggled with severe depression, mood swings and hallucinations since he was in primary school. He shares about the isolation and burnout that he has experienced as part of this dynamic with his mother, and how becoming a caregiver to her has increased his awareness of mental health issues.Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings

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37:34

Ask A Doctor: Women’s Sexual Health

Health & Living ·

2025/05/26

Women’s sexual health is still considered a taboo subject in some segments of society despite how impactful it can be on women’s lives. On this episode of Ask A Doctor, we answer all questions on women’s sexual health that you’ve been too afraid to ask.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:45

What Does An Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Mean?

Health & Living ·

2025/05/23

Former US President Joe Biden has just been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. We get consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about how prostate cancer - typically believed to be a slow-growing cancer - can turn aggressive, and what treatment options can be offered to patients.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:54

Understanding Play Therapy

Health & Living ·

2025/05/22

What’s the difference between letting children play, and using play in therapy for emotional, behavioural, and psychological issues in young children? We find out from Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, consultant developmental paediatrician, and Raynette Soon, play therapist.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:05

Mind Matters: Supporting People Living With...

Health & Living ·

2025/05/21

One of the most common perceptions of people diagnosed with schizophrenia is that they tend to be violent. But how much of that is true and how much do we really understand about what it means to live with a serious mental health disorder? For this episode of Mind Matters, and in conjunction with World Schizophrenia Day, coming up on May 24th, we want to shed some light on this less spoken about mental health disorder and how we can better support people living with schizophrenia in the community

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26:18

Nudging Consumers To Make Healthier Grocery Choices

Health & Living ·

2025/05/20

When you’re walking down the supermarket aisle, what drives you to decide what to buy? Are you ticking items off a list or being tempted by what’s on offer? Do you think about what is a healthier or a cheaper option? Understanding how people make these decisions matters in a society where we’re seeing rising rates of non-communicable diseases, which are partially driven by people’s eating and grocery habits. Here to dive into that is Dr Eric Finkelstein, health economist and Professor of Health

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38:58

It’s Ok To Go Low-Salt

Health & Living ·

2025/05/19

How much salt do you consume every day, and how much of that do you think comes from meals that you order or tah pau from coffeeshops and restaurants? And can food vendors change their menus to reflect lower salt usage? To commemorate World Salt Awareness Week from 12-18 May, we speak to Prof Dr Chia Yook Chin, President of the Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health (MyWASSH), to find out more about an initiative to introduce salt reduction across the Sunway University

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44:51

How Pharmacists Can Help Lower Rising Healthcare Costs

Health & Living ·

2025/05/16

Everything related to healthcare is becoming more expensive today, including medicines, hospital and clinic visits, and insurance premiums. What role do community pharmacies play in helping people get affordable and effective care for their health problems, and are there potential cost savings to the government and other payors in our health system? We speak to Sarah Abdullah, President of the Malaysian Community Pharmacy Guild.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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44:17

Shouldering the Pain: Knowing When The Pain Is Not...

Health & Living ·

2025/05/15

From badminton to swimming or lifting weights in the gym, most exercises require good shoulder strength and mobility. So what happens if you lose that full range of motion? We find out from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and consultant sports medicine physician Dr Kamaljeet Singh.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:40

Counsellor’s Corner: How To Handle Disagreements

Health & Living ·

2025/05/14

Many problems in our personal and work relationships stem from conflict and disagreements that have been left unsaid. Licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur joins us to walk you through what happens when conflict is not addressed or resolved, and how to start those conversations with people around you.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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