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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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Doctor in the House: What If Private Hospitals Bought...

Health & Living ·

2021/03/12

Three weeks into the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, private hospitals are now calling for the government to allow them to procure their own supplies of COVID vaccines and run a parallel immunisation programme. Will this help us reach our target of 80% herd immunity earlier? Or will this lead to further health inequities between the rich and the poor in our country? Nadiah Wan, CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and Dr Khor Swee Kheng, specialist in health policies join consultant

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39:31

World Kidney Day 2021: Living Well with Kidney Disease

Health & Living ·

2021/03/11

Living with kidney disease is extremely challenging. The treatment and lifestyle changes that are required for the management of kidney disease can be very difficult for patients to accept, especially when they feel that they are not able to live normal lives. In line with the theme of this year’s World Kidney Day, which is ‘Living Well with Kidney Disease’, we speak to consultant nephrologist Dr Syama Prasad Menon on how to empower people with kidney disease to participate more

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45:04

Public Health: Female Circumcision Has No Place in...

Health & Living ·

2021/03/10

On this Public Health episode, we explore female circumcision – more accurately referred to as female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) – a harmful, traditional practice that is still widely carried out in Malaysia. We discuss the medicalisation of this practice, why it is harmful to girls and women, and what are the social and cultural barriers to ending the practice. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:08

We Need to Talk About Ventilation and COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2021/03/09

We’ve been doing a lot of sanitising and disinfecting throughout the pandemic, be it common areas, high-touch surfaces, or even our groceries. But healthcare professionals and researchers are now calling for more attention to be paid to improving ventilation instead, in a bid to continue curbing the spread of COVID-19. To help us clear the air on this, we are joined by Dato’ Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, professor of medicine & infectious diseases at Universiti Malaya. Image

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43:36

What to Expect During A High-Risk Pregnancy

Health & Living ·

2021/03/08

If you’re expecting a baby, pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful journey. But it is also normal to experience some uncertainty and anxiety, especially if it is a high-risk pregnancy and you need to undergo more tests and procedures to ensure both mother and baby are healthy. To find out what you need to know about high-risk pregnancies, we are speaking to consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Janani Sivanathan, who’s also a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, from Sunway Medical

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49:42

Doctor in the House: It’s Time To Talk About Kidney...

Health & Living ·

2021/03/05

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. According to the Ministry of Health, it was estimated that there would have been 51,000 patients with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis last year. Unchecked, the number could rise to 100,000 by the year 2040. However, dialysis isn’t the best treatment option for people with kidney failure – a kidney transplant is. Yet why are there so few kidney transplants in Malaysia, and

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41:51

Brain Waves: Angelman Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2021/03/04

In conjunction with World Rare Disease Day, which fell on 28th February, we will be spotlighting Angelman Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder. Joining us as always on her Brain Waves segment is neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, and Pn Safiah bt Safian, whose son has Angelman Syndrome. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:08

Ask A Psychologist #12: Mental Health Clinic (Happiness)

Health & Living ·

2021/03/03

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. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:58

Being A More Efficient Runner

Health & Living ·

2021/03/02

Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of improving their performance – getting faster and going further. From the musculoskeletal perspective, what makes a more efficient runner? And do hacks like using a resistance band between your feet work? We find out from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:58

Being A More Efficient Runner

Health & Living ·

2021/03/02

Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of improving their performance – getting faster and going further. From the musculoskeletal perspective, what makes a more efficient runner? And do hacks like using a resistance band between your feet work? We find out from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:47

The Missing Uterus

Health & Living ·

2021/03/01

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser or MRKH syndrome is a rare disorder that affects women. It affects their reproductive system and results in a missing uterus. On the show today to shed more light on this rare condition, the access to medical care that these women have in Malaysia, and the role of better sexual and reproductive health education are Dr Harizah Hatim from the Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, from Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz and Wani Ardy the founder of MRKH Malaysia.

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47:09

Doctor in the House: 101 on COVID-19 Vaccines

Health & Living ·

2021/02/26

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Almost every day, the media has been reporting updates on the COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed, tested and rolled out in countries around the world. If you’re confused by the names and technical terms being reported, as well as the different efficacy and safety rates for each of them, you’re not alone. We get Dr Giri Shan Rajahram, Infectious Diseases Physician, Queen

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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?

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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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