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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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Preventing Health Risks from the Floods

Health & Living ·

2021/12/22

The unprecedented floods that hit many states in Peninsula Malaysia over the weekend have raised concerns about health risks faced by people who have been affected and those at flood relief centres. Professor Dr Nazimah Idris, Medical Director, IMU Healthcare & EXCO, Mercy Malaysia, takes us through the possible health concerns, and how to prevent diseases and infections from spreading.For information on how to donate to Mercy Malaysia’s flood relief, or to access other aid services, call

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49:33

The Year That Was #3: Parenting

Health & Living ·

2021/12/20

Arguably, parents and children faced the biggest challenges in the second year of the pandemic, where we saw continued school closures, a spike in the number of children getting COVID-19, and the introduction of vaccination for teenagers. How have children and parents been coping, and how did the pandemic control strategies affect them? In the third episode of this short series where we reflect on 2021, consultant paediatrician Dr Rakhee Yadav, and Dr Melati Nungsari, a parent, join us to look at

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49:46

Doctor in the House: Can Medical Insurance Remain...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/17

If you own a medical insurance policy, you probably dread receiving that letter every few years, informing you that your premiums are increasing. To understand the complex factors driving the increase of these premiums, we look at inflation of medical costs, the healthcare financing landscape in Malaysia, and what can be done to ensure medical insurance remains affordable. Mark O’Dell, CEO of Life Insurance Association of Malaysia, and Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health &

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44:55

Ask A Doctor: Hearing

Health & Living ·

2021/12/16

This month’s open clinic segment features audiologist Ngiow Jen Sen to answer all your questions about hearing and its related problems.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:14

Brain Waves: Lack of Sleep is Bad for Preteens’ Brains

Health & Living ·

2021/12/15

These days, everyone struggles to get enough sleep, including young children and teenagers. But at the crucial stages of early adolescence, how does the lack of sleep impact preteens’ brain development? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar weighs in.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:55

Protecting The Immunocompromised In The Pandemic

Health & Living ·

2021/12/14

People who have diseases or treatments that suppress their immune system have been living in fear during this pandemic. Not only are they more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 infection, they also do not have the same level of protection that other vaccinated people have. We speak to Prof Dr Sargunan Sockalingam, Head of Rheumatology at University Malaya Medical Centre, to understand how we can better protect people who are immunocompromised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:23

The Year That Was #2: Frontliners

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2021/12/13

Nobody had it tougher during this pandemic than healthcare workers, especially this past year, which saw the country battling a massive wave of infections. But the frontliners have been steadfast in their duties, even in the face of enormous hardship. In the second episode of this short series where we reflect on 2021, Dr Kuldip Kaur, Director of Hospital Sg Buloh, joins us to look at the year that was for healthcare frontliners, from the perspective of her hospital, which has been at the forefront

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42:37

Doctor in the House: Men or Women - Who Bears the...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/10

It was recently reported that a Malaysian gynaecologist had created the “world’s first unisex condom”, which would make what is traditionally a male contraception also usable for women. But what does this tell us about who bears greater responsibility for family planning? Why should reproductive health be women and men’s shared responsibility? Consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran and consultant urologist Dr George Lee weigh in.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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28:32

Saving The Sight of Seniors

Health & Living ·

2021/12/09

Ageing of the eye is normal for older adults, but this doesn’t mean that vision loss and blindness is a normal part of ageing. You can save your sight if you check your vision regularly to detect and treat common age-related eye diseases. Dr V. Ulagantheran Viswanathan, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre explains the signs, symptoms and screening tests that all older adults should keep their eye on.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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16:23

Why More Fully Vaccinated People Are Dying From COVID...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/09

Based on recent data updated on COVIDNow, we are seeing more fully vaccinated people than unvaccinated people dying from COVID-19 in the daily reported deaths due to the disease. But those numbers alone don’t tell the full story. Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from Universiti Malaya joins us to put these numbers into context and discuss whether it’s realistic for us to expect zero deaths as the total number of deaths from COVID-19 surpases the 30,000 mark in the country.Image credit:

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28:32

Saving The Sight of Seniors

Health & Living ·

2021/12/09

Ageing of the eye is normal for older adults, but this doesn’t mean that vision loss and blindness is a normal part of ageing. You can save your sight if you check your vision regularly to detect and treat common age-related eye diseases. Dr V. Ulagantheran Viswanathan, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retinal Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre explains the signs, symptoms and screening tests that all older adults should keep their eye on.Image Credit: Shutterstock See

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48:39

Public Health: Do We Have A Drinking Problem in...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/08

The issue of alcohol has hit the headlines in Malaysia in recent weeks, but not for reasons related to safety or health. Controversies over names and licensing aside, the bigger problem related to alcohol intake is excessive use and addiction, which leads to health problems and societal issues. Assoc Prof Dr Anne Yee, Clinical Addiction Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre, joins Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, to discuss what kind of risky

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38:28

Back Pains? Australopithecus May Have The Answers

Health & Living ·

2021/12/07

Recently, anthropologists studying the remains of a female Australopithecus, nicknamed Issa, discovered that the early hominin had skeletal structures suggesting that she walked upright like a human, but also climbed like an ape. This near-complete reconstruction of Issa’s lower back provides more clues about how early humans evolved to stand upright, but also forms the basis of why modern humans have so many common complaints related to the spine.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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41:27

The Year That Was #1: Working From Home

Health & Living ·

2021/12/06

2021 was a far cry from the “return to normal” that some of us expected at the end of last year. Instead, movement restrictions were reimposed and we continued to stay at home in a bid to keep the pandemic under control. As we look forward to another new year, we also want to reflect on 2021, and in the first episode of this short series, HR consultant Deepa George and consultant clinical psychologist Dr Joel Low joins us to look back on the year that was at work and the toll it has taken on our

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49:45

The Omicron Variant: Are We Overreacting or Being...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/02

The Omicron variant, the latest variant of concern listed by the World Health Organisation has the whole world in a panic, after being described as potentially more contagious than Delta. But as much of the world takes precautions and imposes a travel ban against South Africa and its neighbours, is South Africa being punished for its genomic surveillance and transparency? Prof Tikki Pangestu, Visiting Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore joins us to discuss

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24:53

H&L Webinar 2021 #8: Are Kids Today Struggling to Learn?

Health & Living ·

2021/12/01

Do you have a school-going child who doesn’t seem to fit into the education system? Every child is different when it comes to learning, so parents and teachers need to know how to support children with these different learning abilities, as well as those with learning difficulties. Our experts are here to help guide you and your children, especially after a challenging year in education and online learning. This is an edited recording of the 8th BFM Health & Living 2021 webinar* –

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40:35

World AIDS Day 2021 - Will We Finally Have a Vaccine...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/01

Despite being first isolated and identified back in 1983, HIV - the virus that causes AIDS, has no vaccine or cure till today, although there is treatment for people living with HIV. In conjunction with World AIDS Day today, we check in with Dato’ Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, President of the International AIDS Society, whether we’re close to a HIV vaccine, and if the case of a women from Argentina whose body has rid itself of the HIV virus can point us towards a cure. Image credit:

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40:35

World AIDS Day 2021 - Will We Finally Have a Vaccine...

Health & Living ·

2021/12/01

Despite being first isolated and identified back in 1983, HIV - the virus that causes AIDS, has no vaccine or cure till today, although there is treatment for people living with HIV. In conjunction with World AIDS Day today, we check in with Dato’ Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, President of the International AIDS Society, whether we’re close to a HIV vaccine, and if the case of a women from Argentina whose body has rid itself of the HIV virus can point us towards a cure. Image credit:

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36:16

Ask A Psychologist #20: Year-End Reflections

Health & Living ·

2021/11/30

We return with our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. In the last show of the year, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan gets us to reflect on the positive aspects of 2021, and shares more about how positive psychology could help us to face the year ahead.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:11

If Your Child Has Special Needs, Can They Be Insured?

Health & Living ·

2021/11/29

Raising a child with special needs is a rocky journey for any family, with challenges related to the child’s development, health, education and much more. Imagine facing additional barriers when it comes to purchasing insurance to protect your child - how does that impact your child and your family? As we look ahead to International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, we explore why inclusivity within the insurance landscape is important, and how a personal accident insurance plan

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