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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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42:38

Ask A Psychologist #14: Mental Health Clinic (Fear)

Health & Living ·

2021/05/06

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. In this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues – with a special focus on fear. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:20

World Hand Hygiene Day: The Man Who Championed Hand...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/05

Once, hospitals were among the most dangerous places to be in. Patients lost their lives due to infections acquired in hospitals. Then an infectious disease physician made it his life’s work to introduce hand hygiene as a standard of care in hospitals.In conjunction with World Hand Hygiene Day, Prof Didier Pittet, Director, Infection Control Programme, University of Geneva Hospitals – a global authority on hand hygiene – joins us from Switzerland, to sharing journey of getting

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H&L Webinar 2021 #1: Tired Of Being Vigilant? Getting...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/05

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, we have changed many of our behaviours to help prevent transmission of the virus. But in the second year of the pandemic, some of us are starting to feel “COVID fatigue” and are struggling in our efforts to stay vigilant against the virus. We get some advice on how you can motivate yourself and those around you to continue to stay safe from COVID-19. This is an edited recording of the first BFM Health & Living webinar* – this webinar

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49:08

How Your Spine Ages

Health & Living ·

2021/05/04

The spine is a marvel of human anatomy. It ensures both flexibility, as well as stability, to a person’s body. But it’s not immune to the effects of ageing and degeneration over the years. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us through the parts that make up the spine, and what age does to it. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:40

Yes, It’s Okay To Talk To Teens About Sex

Health & Living ·

2021/05/03

Family doctors get a unique glimpse into the lives of families in our community. This means that they get to observe the hidden challenges and needs of adolescents when it comes to sexual and reproductive health issues, which are still largely taboo in our society. Family Medicine Specialist Dr Anuradha Thiagarajan dives into the adolescent sexual health issues that are prevalent in our society, and the role of family physicians in talking to children and young people about sexual health. Image

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Doctor in the House: Can Data Help Fight the Next...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/30

What’s the biggest advantage we have in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? The obvious answer may be vaccines, but in fact, data is the best weapon we have. But collecting data alone is not enough – how do we make sense of it, and how do we use it to respond more effectively to the outbreak? Dr Dhesi Baha Raja and Michelle Chan from AINQA Health shed light on how data science and artificial intelligence can be harnessed, not only to fight the current pandemic, but to predict future

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45:21

Be Fit Malaysians: Should I See A Chiropractor or an...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/28

If you’re someone who’s generally active and involved in sports, who would you see if you have back or neck issues: a chiropractor or an orthopaedic surgeon? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is back for his monthly series and today he’s joined by Dr Hayden Pooke, an internationally certified sports chiropractor to discuss whether the roles of a sports chiropractor and an orthopaedic surgeon are complementary or opposing, and to shed more light on the role of a

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36:24

Preventing Cardiac Catastrophe

Health & Living ·

2021/04/27

Heart attack is the most common cause of death in Malaysia. How do we recognise when a heart attack happens, and how do we prevent a catastrophic event that could lead to death? Consultant cardiologist, Dr Chong Yoon Sin from ParkCity Medical Centre, shares more about the importance of managing our lifestyles and knowing how to perform CPR. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:41

Vaccines and Infectious Diseases: Learning From History

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2021/04/26

The world is in the grip of a pandemic that’s been described as “unprecedented”. But infectious diseases are not new in the history of humanity. With our guests Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Technical Committee Chairman of Immunise4Life, and Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician, we discuss what we have learned from our experiences in eradicating smallpox, fighting polio and dealing with past influenza pandemics. ‘Come Out Stronger. Protect them Better.’ Flu

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29:37

Doctor in the House: Is Cancer Care Too Fragmented in...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/23

Fragmented cancer care - where patients have to go to different institutions for different aspects of cancer care - can significantly impact patients both from a financial and medical perspective. If the process is streamlined, what would that look like and how much would that benefit patients? We speak to consultant urologist Dr George Lee, and Phoebe Ho, CEO of Integrated Oncology Centres to discuss if cancer care is fragmented in Malaysia, how it can be improved, and what we can learn from other

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51:20

Will My Child with Autism Be Accepted in Preschools?

Health & Living ·

2021/04/22

For children with autism, inclusive learning starts in the formative years, so that they are given equal opportunities to learn, play and develop their potential. But many children with autism still face challenges when it comes to getting accepted into, as well as being accepted and embraced in, preschools. This Autism Acceptance Month, we look at what inclusivity really means in early childhood education. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Healthy Ageing: Helping Dementia Patients Through Music

Health & Living ·

2021/04/21

Music has the ability to evoke memories and emotions, especially if we’ve associated a significant memory to a song. So how can we use that connection people have to music as a form of therapy for people with dementia? We speak to medical music therapist Dr Indra Selvarajah from Universiti Putra Malaysia on the work that she does and how music therapy benefits dementia patients. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:07

Mind Matters: Mothers Struggling With Depression

Health & Living ·

2021/04/20

Just like any major upheaval in life, having a baby comes with enormous challenges and can lead to a great deal of stress. Mental health problems are not unheard of after pregnancy, although women still struggle to find acceptance and support for their mental health struggles. However, it is estimated that one in seven mothers in Malaysia experience postpartum depression during the first six months after childbirth. We look at whether postpartum depression is well-recognised within the community and

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53:06

What Should I Eat For A Healthy Gut?

Health & Living ·

2021/04/19

From taking probiotics to consuming more fermented foods, or going on the latest trending diets, we are seeing more people interested in improving their gut health. But is there a right way to take better care of our gut health and where do you start? We bring both Western and Eastern practices to the table to find out if popular diets and supplements work for your digestive health. We speak to Dr Max Hu, consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist from Sunway Medical Centre, and Mun Weng Yan,

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48:38

Doctor in the House: International Pompe Day

Health & Living ·

2021/04/16

Pompe disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes permanent muscle damage in children and adults. It occurs in about one in every 40,000 people, and can go undiagnosed for years. In conjunction with this year's International Pompe Day on 15 April, Dr George Lee joins us in shining a spotlight on this rare disease. We speak to Dr Ngu Lock Hock, Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Clinical Genetics, as well as Sivasangaran Kumaran, father of 4-year old Swathi, who lives with Pompe disease.

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46:35

Ask A Doctor: Allergies (Part 3)

Health & Living ·

2021/04/15

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. Following his highly popular appearance last month, consultant allergist and immunologist Dr Kent Woo returns to continue answering your questions about allergies. Image source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:02

Public Health: Should Malaysia Use Sin Taxes for...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/14

RM30.6 billion – that’s the amount that the Malaysian government collected from excise taxes on cigarettes, tobacco products and alcohol, from 2012 to 2017. Compare that to the ever-increasing cost of treating non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which is placing enormous pressure on public funds, as well as individuals’ private savings. With concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic will divert already scarce resources from preventive health

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Brain Waves: Genes Under Stress

Health & Living ·

2021/04/13

Stress seems like an inevitable part of everyday life, especially as an adult. But what if experiencing early life stress, including childhood trauma, could lead to changes in gene expression and result in lasting effects? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar joins us on her monthly series to explain what exactly is happening to our genes under stress, and if this could increase the likelihood of stress later in life. Image source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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45:04

Are Vaccine Passports A Good Idea?

Health & Living ·

2021/04/12

As the COVID-19 vaccines start getting into the arms of the general population, there is a lot of anticipation about the possibility of international travel resuming sometime this year. The use of a vaccine or immunity passport is being touted as the way forward, alongside the rollout of immunisation programmes in many countries. As concerns are raised over the feasibility and ethics of vaccine passports, we get a balanced view from two guests: Assoc Prof Dr Karen A. Grépin, Health Policy

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Doctor in the House: Tracking COVID-19 Variants In...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/09

The Ministry of Health has reported several local COVID-19 cases involving a more contagious variant that was first detected in South Africa. Not only that, some vaccines are said to be less effective against this variant as well. To find out what we’re doing to keep track of different variants and how this will affect ongoing COVID-19 vaccinations, we’ll be speaking to Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation-cum-Coordinating Minister, National COVID-19

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