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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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48:59

Public Health: When Will Malaysia Decriminalise Suicide?

Health & Living ·

2021/09/08

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, we look at the long-standing debate about decriminalising suicide in Malaysia. What are the legal and political hurdles that stand in the way of efforts to review Section 309 of the Penal Code? We ask YB Kasthuri Patto, Batu Kawan MP, and member of the Decriminalisation of Suicide Focus Group, National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing, Dato’ Sri M. Ramachelvam, to weigh in on these questions, and why decriminalisation needs to be

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39:25

Cushioning Joints and Tendons

Health & Living ·

2021/09/07

Bursae and tendon sheaths play an important role in protecting our joints and tendons, and in enabling smooth movement. We look at why they matter, and what happens when they’re not functioning optimally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:27

Protecting Babies From The Other Deadly Cough

Health & Living ·

2021/09/06

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how contagious and dangerous infectious diseases can be. Before children were immunised against common childhood infections, diseases like measles, polio and pertussis used to spread rapidly, causing severe complications and even death among children. Today, we can protect all children, and even newborn babies, from these deadly diseases – not only with immunisations for children but for mothers as well. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Patricia

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18:32

Changing How We Talk About Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2021/09/06

Words help us to describe how we feel during the highs and the lows, and they’re especially important in our conversations about mental health. But are our efforts to destigmatise mental illness and create more conversations about how we feel too broad? Is telling someone to seek mental health help whenever they feel “depressed” or “down” sending the wrong message that we shouldn’t feel this way at all? Here to discuss more is Dr Lucy Foulkes, psychologist and

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45:01

Doctor in the House: World Sexual Health Day 2021 -...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/03

We are observing World Sexual Health Day which is commemorated every 4th September to promote sexual health, well-being and rights for all. This year’s theme is Sexual Health in a Digital World, and that’s exactly what we want to explore today: what is sexual health in a digital world and how has the pandemic affected access to sexual health information and care? While there is easier access to sexual and reproductive health information online, are people accessing the right information

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45:01

Doctor in the House: World Sexual Health Day 2021 -...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/03

We are observing World Sexual Health Day which is commemorated every 4th September to promote sexual health, well-being and rights for all. This year’s theme is Sexual Health in a Digital World, and that’s exactly what we want to explore today: what is sexual health in a digital world and how has the pandemic affected access to sexual health information and care? While there is easier access to sexual and reproductive health information online, are people accessing the right information

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45:16

Addressing Workplace Clusters in the Pandemic

Health & Living ·

2021/09/02

During the July Parliamentary sitting, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that workplace clusters specifically within the manufacturing sector only contributed fewer than 10 percent of new COVID-19 cases, compared to “sporadic cases” in the community. This was an inference that workplace clusters are not a major contributor to the severity of the pandemic. We get mathematician Dr David Benjamin Lim to walk us through his modelling of the

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46:53

Ask A Psychologist #17 : Mental Health Clinic...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/01

We return with our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. This month’s show has a special focus on listening - why listening is important in our communication and how to listen more effectively. If you need emotional support or just want to talk to someone anonymously, you can call Befrienders KL at 03 7627 2929. Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:53

Ask A Psychologist #17 : Mental Health Clinic...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/01

We return with our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. This month’s show has a special focus on listening - why listening is important in our communication and how to listen more effectively. Image credit:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:16

H&L Webinar 2021 #5: How To Care For Your Kids and...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/01

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a pressure-cooker situation in most households. Many working adults are struggling with the stress of juggling work with raising their children and caring for their elderly parents. How do you manage it all without burning out or damaging your family relationships? And how do you keep your elderly parents safe, happy and healthy during this pandemic? Find out from our experts! This is an edited recording of the 5th BFM Health & Living 2021 webinar* – this

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48:50

Merdeka 2021: Perspectives On The Future of Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2021/08/30

What is the future of Malaysia's healthcare? A junior doctor and a senior specialist share their perspectives, from different stages of their respective careers. In this special episode, they get to take over the mics to quiz each other about the role of junior and senior doctors in improving the healthcare system, what challenges the medical fraternity will need to overcome, and how to take that first step towards making the healthcare profession less paternalistic, and more patient-friendly.

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48:50

Merdeka 2021: Perspectives On The Future of Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2021/08/30

What is the future of Malaysia's healthcare? A junior doctor and a senior specialist share their perspectives, from different stages of their respective careers. In this special episode, they get to take over the mics to quiz each other about the role of junior and senior doctors in improving the healthcare system, what challenges the medical fraternity will need to overcome, and how to take that first step towards making the healthcare profession less paternalistic, and more patient-friendly. See

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44:58

Doctor in the House: As Pandemic Peaks, A New Health...

Health & Living ·

2021/08/27

The 9th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has just announced his new Cabinet, with YB Khairy Jamaluddin as the Minister of Health. While there is no news about a Coordinating Minister for Vaccination (a post previously held by YB Khairy), the portfolio of Science, Technology and Innovation has gone to former Health Minister Dato’ Sri Dr Adham Baba. We look at these appointments, and explore what it could indicate for Malaysia’s management of the pandemic, which is

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43:03

Should Students Repeat The School Year?

Health & Living ·

2021/08/26

The reopening of schools nationwide has been deferred to 3 October, beginning with exam-year students in states that have entered Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan. We explore the impact of the months-long closure on students’ learning, what expectations parents should have for their children in this school year, and what educators should focus on when children are back in classrooms. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:07

Is the Delta Variant Causing “Breakthrough Infections”?

Health & Living ·

2021/08/25

As the number of people vaccinated in Malaysia and globally continues to climb, we are now hearing more about “breakthrough infections”, or infections among people who have been partially or fully vaccinated. How concerned should we be about this and is this because of the Delta variant, which is much more transmissible than other variants of the virus? Immunologist & virologist Prof Dr Shamala Devi Sekaran joins us to shed more light on this. Image source: ShutterstockSee

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34:16

Because Feelings Matter #1: Living with ADHD

Health & Living ·

2021/08/24

Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. The first episode features Chung Bhin Han, and his journey of coming to terms with ADHD.This series is produced in collaboration with Thrive Well.Image source:

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44:14

Ethics of Caring For Vulnerable Populations

Health & Living ·

2021/08/23

People in need of health services are often at their most vulnerable - they’re unwell and likely afraid as well. What happens when those from marginalised communities, such as refugees, migrants or ethnic minority groups, face discrimination at the point of care? What is the impact on their wellbeing, and what does it say about us as a society? How do we ensure that ethics within the healthcare profession is not replaced by prejudice? We break down these issues with Dr Susheela Balasundaram

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6:06

COVID-19 Survivor: I Was Close To The Edge

Health & Living ·

2021/08/20

We look beyond the numbers and statistics of COVID-19 to talk to Azlee, a COVID-19 survivor who recounts the severity of his symptoms, how he barely skirted death, and how this changed his outlook on vaccination. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:20

Doctor in the House: Can Technology Solve...

Health & Living ·

2021/08/20

During this pandemic, healthcare has found itself at a crossroads. Amid a global crisis and scarce resources, the immediate priority has been to ensure that people continue to get immediate access to care. But are we achieving the longer-term goal of better health and well-being, for everyone? We ask digital health futurist Maneesh Juneja whether technology can solve these problems, and why he looks beyond healthcare for answers. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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45:43

Loosening Restrictions for the Fully Vaccinated - Too...

Health & Living ·

2021/08/19

Last week, on the 8th of August it was announced that some restrictions would be loosened for individuals who are fully vaccinated, especially for those living in states under Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan. But with daily COVID-19 cases still hovering at the 20,000 mark and some states seeing a worrying rise in COVID-19 cases, many experts are concerned that the loosened restrictions could further fuel the spread of COVID-19. Are these privileges for the fully vaccinated too much, too soon

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