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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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44:11

How Do I Get My Kids To Sleep?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/25

With schools closed, and daily routines disrupted, children’s bedtimes have gone out the window. Part of the problem may also be the increased use of gadgets, as well as mental health issues among kids and teens. We ask consultant development paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan for tips on how parents can get their children’s sleep back on track during this pandemic. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:07

How Can We Safely Reopen Schools?

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2021/02/24

Schools are set to reopen in stages beginning 1st March with preschoolers, Standard 1, and Standard 2 students, while SPM students continue taking their examinations. However, the announcement has been met by both relief and concern among parents - while children are finally able to return to school, the question remains if it’s safe to do so when COVID-19 cases are still high. To weigh in on the issue and how we can safely reopen schools, joining us today is Dr Hung Liang Choo, President of

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47:28

Public Health Series: One Year On, How Perikatan...

Health & Living ·

2021/02/23

A year ago, the infamous Langkah Sheraton took place, which eventually led to the Perikatan Nasional government taking over. Arguably, the biggest challenge for the PN administration has not been managing politics or public opinion, but the pandemic. We take a look at how PN has fared in steering the country through this public health crisis, and how 2021 should look under their leadership. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:53

Supporting Cancer Patients

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2021/02/22

Last year, the National Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA) was one of the recipients of the Merdeka Award under the Education & Community category. We speak to Farahida Mohd Farid, General Manager of MAKNA, to find out more about how the organisation has been supporting cancer patients in Malaysia for over 26 years. Image Source: MAKNA FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:48

How Will Malaysia Roll Out its COVID-19 Vaccination?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/19

All eyes are on the arrival of the first batch of the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech next week. What happens when the vaccines arrive, and what will happen from the time they exit the plane to the point where they enter our arms? Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin joins us to explain the rollout of the largest vaccination programme in our country’s history, while health policies specialist Dr Khor Swee Kheng examines these details from a public health

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44:24

Ask A Doctor: COVID-19 Vaccination

Health & Living ·

2021/02/18

With the first batch of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines arriving by end February, you may be wondering if they're safe for you and your family members. Dato' Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, consultant paediatrician, is one of the country's foremost experts on vaccination. On this special "AMA" episode of Ask A Doctor, you can Ask Musa Anything about COVID-19 vaccines, including whether you should get the shot, is it effective, and are there side effects. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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34:37

Healthy Ageing: Road Safety for Senior Drivers

Health & Living ·

2021/02/17

In Malaysia, having a car and being able to drive is a symbol of independence, regardless of age. But for the older population, ageing could result in physical and cognitive limitations that affect their ability to drive safely. So how do we keep our elderly loved ones safe, and when is it time for them to give up the keys? Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman weighs in. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:54

Mind Matters: COVID-19 Is Crushing Students and Teachers

Health & Living ·

2021/02/16

Today’s children and young people will be the “lost generation” of this COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they lost at least a year of education, it’s also been a year of lost opportunities and friendships. There has been a lot of talk about access to online learning, but what about access to mental health support for both students and teachers? We find out more from Dr Arman Rashid, Director of Research and Advocacy, SOLS Health; and Lim Jing Yi, Teach for Malaysia. Image

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45:54

Mind Matters: COVID-19 Is Crushing Students and Teachers

Health & Living ·

2021/02/16

Today’s children and young people will be the “lost generation” of this COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they lost at least a year of education, it’s also been a year of lost opportunities and friendships. There has been a lot of talk about access to online learning, but what about access to mental health support for both students and teachers? We find out more from Dr Arman Rashid, Director of Research and Advocacy, SOLS Health; and Lim Jing Yi, Teach for Malaysia. Image

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42:58

This Pandemic Will End But Are We Prepared for the...

Health & Living ·

2021/02/15

We’ve been warned that pandemics like COVID-19 will become more common, and each one possibly worse than before. But what might the next pandemic look like? We are joined by Prof Wang Linfa, Director of the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore to discuss what we can learn from past pandemics, and how we can be better prepared for the next. With reports that coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2 may be found in bats across Asia, Prof Wang also

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29:39

Urinary Incontinence: Why Are You Leaking?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/10

What happens when you’re unable to control your urine? Such a basic and necessary function can lead to many complications in your daily lives. According to the Ministry of Health, up to 30% of Malaysian women have had urinary incontinence at some point. But even though it is a common condition, it is not commonly talked about or addressed to give women relief. We find out more about what causes urinary incontinence, why it’s more common among women, and how you can treat it. Image

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44:46

Why Love Matters

Health & Living ·

2021/02/10

As we celebrate the love that is all around this month, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us to discuss the role that love plays in our mental well-being, and what love means in a healthy relationship. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:55

Vaccine Nationalism - No One Is Safe Until All Of Us...

Health & Living ·

2021/02/09

Last month, the Selangor government announced that it intends to purchase 5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people living in the state. Significantly, it was also mentioned that some of these doses will be provided to foreign workers at an affordable cost. With no one safe until most of us are vaccinated, public health researcher Dr Mark Cheong joins us to discuss why we need to include vulnerable and marginalised communities, and also take a step back to look at the need for equitable

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44:36

Do People Trust the COVID-19 Vaccines?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/08

Throughout the pandemic in 2020, the promise of a COVID-19 vaccine gave hope to people that there would be an end in sight to this crisis. Now that several vaccines have been approved, we are battling another crisis: one of vaccine hesitancy. We discuss whether this will affect vaccine uptake and our ability to battle the disease. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:59

Doctor in the House: Why Does Road Rage Happen?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/05

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Research in Malaysia has found that not only are there millions of angry drivers on our roads, we also fare worse than countries like the United States, Australia, Spain and Turkey. The main causes of road rage are problems that we’re all familiar with, including refusing to give way, failing to use indicators and double- or triple-parking. So is our rude driving behaviour the cause

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30:21

The Cost of Infertility

Health & Living ·

2021/02/04

Fertility treatments offer a lifeline to couples who aren’t able to or are struggling to conceive naturally, but they come at a cost. Procedures such as IVF can be a significant financial burden, and that’s not even accounting for the costs of raising a child. We speak to fertility specialist Dr Navdeep Singh Pannu on how he helps couples navigate the financial complexities of fertility treatments, and how the government and financial companies can do better to support them. Image

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47:17

Do You Have A Trapped Nerve?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/03

Working from home has resulted in a range of aches and pains. When are these problems related to nerve entrapment, and how do we treat it? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh addresses nerve entrapment issues, particularly with people seeing the effects of working from home over the last 10 months. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:33

How Do I Talk To An Anti-Vaxxer?

Health & Living ·

2021/02/02

How do you counter an anti-vaxxer or someone with misinformation about vaccines? Is social media a boon or a bane? We speak to two healthcare professionals with a huge Twitter following: Dr Khoo Yoong Khean, Managing Editor of the Malaysian Medical Gazette and Dr Khairul Hafidz, founder & chairman of MedTweetMY. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:21

Doctor in the House: Are Asian Women At Higher Risk...

Health & Living ·

2021/01/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Cancer therapies are increasingly becoming more targeted and personalised, as we understand more about the genetic profile of various cancers. But the human genome isn’t homogenous, especially when it comes to ethnic differences. So when our genetic information about cancer is derived mainly from Caucasian populations, what does that mean for our Asian population? Prof Datin Paduka Dr

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43:26

Building Healthier Cities Post-COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2021/01/27

With cities being home to more than 50% of the world’s population, the role of good urban planning in ensuring residents’ wellbeing is more important than ever. Has the COVID-19 pandemic put the agenda of ‘healthy cities’ to the test? We check in with urban planner Mustapha Kamal to find out how we can learn from this pandemic to build healthier and more resilient cities. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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