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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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43:18

Why You’ve Been Feeling ‘Blah’ Throughout the Pandemic

Health & Living ·

2021/06/15

Have you been going through the motions of work, friendships and family life in recent months, while feeling “blah”? According to a sociologist named Corey Keyes, you may be “languishing” – and there are a lot of people feeling this way during the pandemic. We dial in to psychotherapist Dr Suzanne Anderson to try to understand why people are languishing, and what we can do about it. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:44

As Malaysia Ages, How Do We Protect Older Adults?

Health & Living ·

2021/06/14

Malaysia is an ageing nation, which means that by 2030, 15 per cent of our population will be above the age of 65. Will they be healthy and fit, or burdened by disease? Do we know what kind of health risks they have, and how to protect them? What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults have been most vulnerable? We find out from Prof Zamberi Sekawi, Chairman of the Malaysian Influenza Working Group & Professor in Medical Microbiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia; and Dr Noran

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46:51

Doctor in the House: A Better Understanding of Psoriasis

Health & Living ·

2021/06/11

Psoriasis is often seen as just a “cosmetic” problem, although there is a lot more going on beneath the surface of the skin. What’s causing the constant discomfort, and the potential inflammation in other parts of the body? Consultant dermatologist Dr Bong Jan Ling and Marsitah Mansor, who lives with psoriasis, help us to demystify and destigmatise this autoimmune skin condition. This show is part of Health in a Pod, a health education campaign brought to you by Johnson &

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45:11

Brain Waves: The Human Genome Project - 20 Years Later

Health & Living ·

2021/06/10

2021 marks twenty years since the first sequencing of the human genome was published back in February 2001. In the past two decades, the Human Genome Project has played a huge role in advancing medical research but even when the project ended, the human reference genome wasn’t really finished. So what lies ahead for research in this field and why does it matter? That is our topic for today’s Brain Waves segment, and as always neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back to help us

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51:43

Public Health: MCO 3.0 – What Next?

Health & Living ·

2021/06/09

Malaysia has entered a full lockdown under MCO 3.0, amid record numbers of COVID-19 cases, deaths and ICU admissions. What is the exit strategy to ensure that this lockdown isn’t just a temporary breather, but a chance to properly bring our cases on a downward trend? We explore what this lockdown should expect to achieve, how to reopen other sectors safely, and why it’s important not to let our guards down, even as vaccinations ramp up. Image source: ShutterstockSee

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45:01

How To Spot Mental Health Issues In Senior Citizens

Health & Living ·

2021/06/08

If you’re over 60, or if you’re caring for an elderly family member, you’re no stranger to health issues like diabetes or heart disease. But the mental health of our senior citizens may not be something we pay enough attention to. What are the mental health issues that are prevalent among our elderly, and how do we recognise them? We find out more from Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan, consultant psychiatrist specialising in geriatric psychiatry, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Image

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44:42

Doctor in the House: Anti Tobacco Efforts Up in Smoke...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/04

Has the smoking ban in eateries been sufficiently enforced during the pandemic? Should we take the pandemic as an opportunity to ban smoking in all public places? Are we seeing more or fewer smokers during the pandemic? These are some of the questions that have been raised over the past year, and part of what we discuss on the show, in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day (31 May). Joining us on the show to discuss how we can continue pushing for anti-tobacco efforts are Dr Muhamad Hairul Nizam,

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40:51

Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe For Pregnant and...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/03

Last week, the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) confirmed which COVID-19 vaccines are suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding women in Malaysia. We check in with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran to understand these recommendations. * At the time of airing, JKJAV’s guidelines only recommended the Pfizer vaccine, from week 12-33 of pregnancy. The guidelines have since been updated (25 June) to include AstraZeneca and

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21:45

H&L Webinar 2021 #2: Raising Digital Natives

Health & Living ·

2021/06/02

Are your kids on their devices 24/7? Are you aware of TikTok, Snapchat, and all the apps they’re on? With kids spending more time on their gadgets and on digital platforms, parents are, understandably, worried about the impact on children’s social connections and mental health. We speak to a senior counsellor on how to guide your children’s digital life, and also hear directly from a teenager about what exactly they’re up to online. This is an edited recording of the second

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45:54

Living with Endometriosis: Tackling Taboos About...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/01

For many women, dealing with menstrual cramps and the pain that comes with it is all too familiar, and they might even be used to it happening every month. But what if the pain is so severe that it is debilitating? One of the medical conditions that could cause this is endometriosis, and to help us understand how common this condition is are consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin, as well as Surita Mogan & Ghanthimathi Subramaniam, two members of MyEndosis, a patient support

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36:15

Could My Child Have Hypertension?

Health & Living ·

2021/05/31

Many of us would associate hypertension with adults, but it is a condition that can also affect children, and that could be worrying for parents. But is childhood hypertension a growing problem? How do other conditions like obesity and kidney disease factor in, especially as childhood obesity rates are high in Malaysia? To find out more, we speak to Dr Yiaw Kian Mun, consultant paediatric nephrologist from Sunway Medical Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:43

Doctor in the House: It’s Okay To Get Treated For...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/28

Today, there is better acceptance and understanding of depression as a mental health condition. But people with depression still face a challenging journey when it comes to getting proper treatment and support. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Michael Ang walks us through the spectrum of treatment for depression, and why patients shouldn’t lose hope. This show is part of Health in a Pod, a health education campaign brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Malaysia. If you need emotional support or

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13:11

COVID-19 Variants Detected in Malaysia: What Does It...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/27

There has been a lot of talk about variants of concern when it comes to COVID-19, especially with the surge of cases in India being linked to the B.1.617 variant. In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health has reported a number of cases due to several variants of concern. With an equally alarming rise in cases here, we find out what kind of bad news these variants signal for our pandemic, from Assoc Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Public Health Medicine Specialist, Universiti Malaya. Image source:

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COVID-19 Variants Detected in Malaysia: What Does It...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/27

There has been a lot of talk about variants of concern when it comes to COVID-19, especially with the surge of cases in India being linked to the B.1.617 variant. In Malaysia, the Ministry of Health has reported a number of cases due to several variants of concern. With an equally alarming rise in cases here, we find out what kind of bad news these variants signal for our pandemic, from Assoc Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Public Health Medicine Specialist, Universiti Malaya. Image source:

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What Are Children Reading In Books? (And How To Talk...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/27

In March, it was reported that six Dr Seuss books will cease publication because of racist themes in them. What should parents do when children come across inappropriate themes or stereotypes in books, movies or games? Should we shield children from such content, or should we talk to them about it? We find out from consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and Li-Hsian Choo, a parent. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dangers of Severe Hypertension

Health & Living ·

2021/05/25

One-third of Malaysians have hypertension –that means one in three of us is walking around at risk of a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. With the condition being a silent disease, how many people could have severe hypertension without knowing it? Dato' Dr Yap Lok Bin, Consultant Cardiologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, warns us about the dangers of severe hypertension and how to maintain better control of your blood pressure. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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43:00

Ethics in Health & Medicine: Why It Matters

Health & Living ·

2021/05/24

Is it alright for a doctor to have a romantic relationship with a patient? What if your doctor or hospital insists on giving you a treatment that you refuse? How should COVID-19 vaccines be distributed? These are ethical concerns in health and medicine that we all come across at some point in our interactions with healthcare. Dr Sharon Kaur Gurmukh Singh, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, explains the basics about ethics in healthcare and why these ethical issues affect us

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48:46

Doctor in the House: Inflammatory Bowel Disease –...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/21

When you experience frequent bloatedness, wind, constipation or diarrhoea, you’ll probably shrug them off. But these are the same symptoms often overlooked in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition that can lead to complications when not properly treated. In conjunction with World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Day on 19 May, consultant gastroenterologist Prof Dr Raja Affendi Raja Ali breaks down the taboos surrounding IBD, and helps us understand how to manage the

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44:24

Ask A Doctor: Childhood Fevers

Health & Living ·

2021/05/20

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull answers all your questions about fevers and other common health problems in children. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:27

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Diagnosis of...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/19

Imagine a computer being able to diagnose cancer better than a team of doctors. That was the promise of artificial intelligence – that it would render human intelligence obsolete one day. But is this more hype than reality? We speak to Prof Ng Kwan Hoong, Medical Physicist and Professor, Department of Biomedical Imaging, University of Malaya, and Dr Evelyn Ho, Consultant Clinical Radiologist, to separate the aspirational aspects of AI from the practical, when it comes to improving imaging and

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