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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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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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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13:11

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

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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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30:14

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

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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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27:06

Dangers of Severe Hypertension

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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 –...

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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

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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...

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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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51:24

Mind Matters: What Happens When Children Are...

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2021/05/18

After 17-year-old Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam started the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace movement, she received rape threats, lewd comments and harsh criticisms. Her experience shows that bullying and violence against children is more prevalent than ever, especially on social media. On this show, two teenage girls share their experiences of being bullied and body-shamed, while consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin discusses the impact of bullying on mental health and how to improve

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46:47

The Link Between Weight and Musculoskeletal Problems

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2021/05/17

Your musculoskeletal system bears the weight of your body. So if you’re carrying excess body weight, there are effects on your bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as an increased risk of injuries. Dr Loke Yean Hwe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre, joins the show to discuss the link between weight and musculoskeletal problems, as well as how exercise can help. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:47

The Link Between Weight and Musculoskeletal Problems

Health & Living ·

2021/05/17

Your musculoskeletal system bears the weight of your body. So if you’re carrying excess body weight, there are effects on your bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as an increased risk of injuries. Dr Loke Yean Hwe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre, joins the show to discuss the link between weight and musculoskeletal problems, as well as how exercise can help. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:48

Public Health: Is Personalised Cancer Treatment A...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/12

The idea that you can provide personalised medicine – i.e. tailoring treatment approaches to patients’ individual risks and needs – seems like a niche concept that belongs in the annals of the future. But personalised medicine is here and could have far-reaching public health implications on funding, treatment decisions, and allocation of resources. We find out from Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Research Malaysia, how genomic data can be harnessed to

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33:20

Spending Too Much Time On Your Phone? It Could Cause...

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2021/05/11

The numbers vary, but it is estimated that we spend anywhere between two and four hours a day hunched over our phones. If you feel your head tipping forward, and your neck and shoulders getting tense right now, you may be suffering from ‘text neck’. Could this lead to serious problems and how do you correct your posture, considering mobile phone use is unavoidable? We hear directly from consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Dr John Decruz, from Parkcity Medical Centre. Image source:

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33:20

Spending Too Much Time On Your Phone? It Could Cause...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/11

The numbers vary, but it is estimated that we spend anywhere between two and four hours a day hunched over our phones. If you feel your head tipping forward, and your neck and shoulders getting tense right now, you may be suffering from ‘text neck’. Could this lead to serious problems and how do you correct your posture, considering mobile phone use is unavoidable? We hear directly from consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Dr John Decruz, from Parkcity Medical Centre. Image source:

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49:12

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Among Seniors

Health & Living ·

2021/05/10

If you are above 60, or have an elderly parent, you’re probably familiar with going for annual health checkups. But when was the last annual vaccination? Vaccinations are not just for children, as there are many infectious diseases – apart from COVID-19 – that are dangerous to older adults. Consultant Geriatrician Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, and Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr Mohd Arif Mohd Zim, join us to tell us more about vaccine-preventable diseases among senior

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47:48

Doctor in the House: The Ongoing Battle To Build...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/07

With certain COVID-19 vaccine candidates hitting hurdles before they’re even introduced into Malaysia’s National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, it’s become clear that building trust in COVID-19 vaccines is not a sprint but a marathon. We take a look at what it will take for us to maintain and increase the level of vaccine confidence, if we are to achieve herd immunity by February 2022, with consultant urologist Dr George Lee, pharmacist & public health researcher Mark Cheong,

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