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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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32:36

We’re Treating Cancer Differently Now

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2025/04/21

Cancer is a tumour in the body, a coalescence of mutated, malignant cells. But cancer is not the person. Someone diagnosed with cancer is more than just a sum of their symptoms or treatments, but an individual with unique concerns, needs and challenges. How does this change the way cancer care is provided? We find out from Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, and Dr Aaron Hiew, Consultant in Palliative Medicine.Image

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37:07

Treating Dizziness And Vertigo

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2025/04/18

Do you sometimes feel dizzy or off-balance? Does the room suddenly start spinning and you feel like throwing up? You shouldn’t brush off symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. Audiologist Darleena Abdul Aziz joins us to explain more about these disorders, the tests available to diagnose them, and how to manage them.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:30

Can You Biohack Your Way To A Better, Longer Life?

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2025/04/17

The idea of biohacking has grown in popularity over the recent years, helped along by influencers and the wellness industry, who argue that this is the method towards improving health and overall well-being. Some like American millionaire and entrepreneur Bryan Johnson even believe that this is the path towards immortality. So is biohacking all it’s cracked up to be or is it just a hack?Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:35

Ask A Doctor: Children’s Tummy Problems

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2025/04/16

On this month’s Ask A Doctor, we are addressing questions about children’s digestive issues, from colic to constipation, diarrhoea and dietary habits. Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull joins us to answer parents’ most common concerns.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:32

Mind Matters: When Mental Health Stigma Still Hurts

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2025/04/15

Gone are the days where mental health is spoken about in hushed tones - or are they? We talk about mental health much more openly today but that doesn’t mean the stigma is no longer there. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be exploring what mental health stigma looks like today and how it continues to harm, with Hasbeemasputra Abu Bakar, Community Engagement & Lived Experience Advocate, from SIUMAN and Shaleen Chrisanne, a clinical psychologist.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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32:11

When Faced With Autism, Parents Feel Lost

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2025/04/14

If you are a parent looking for answers about your child’s neurodivergent condition, the road can be a long and winding one. Whether you’re trying to schedule an assessment to get a diagnosis, or find therapists to provide intervention, you may hit stumbling blocks and delays. Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, talks about how information and resources can help parents navigate this journey, while Dr Ng Sui Yin shares why she started the Malaysian Autism Resource

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36:36

Humans of Healthcare: The Cancer Epidemiologist

Health & Living ·

2025/04/11

Epidemiologists play an important role in helping us understand how a disease occurs or spreads within a population. We speak to cancer epidemiologist Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy to understand what cancer epidemiology involves and how it helps us in the battle against the Big C.Image Credit: Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo PathySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:47

Public Health: Sorry, Your Life-Saving Drug Is Beyond...

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2025/04/10

If you’re a patient at a government hospital or clinic, you probably don’t think twice about the medications you’re prescribed, though you’re probably grateful for the free treatment. But how does the Ministry of Health decide what therapies to include in the national medicines formulary? And as more innovative and expensive therapies are developed, how do we balance cost with public need? We uncover the decision-making process with Prof Dr Asrul Akmal Shafie, Professor of Pharmacoeconomics from

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34:42

Healthy Ageing: Can A Blood Test Diagnose Alzheimer’s?

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2025/04/09

Can a single blood test detect Alzheimer’s disease and how far it has progressed? Scientists have been working to develop a blood test for Alzheimer’s and while some research has yielded promising results, how close are we to a singular, definitive test? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to find out why this matters and what are the challenges with diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease here in Malaysia.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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44:27

Counsellor’s Corner: Forgive, But Can You Forget?

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2025/04/08

It’s all about forgiveness during the month of Syawal, but is kosong-kosong easier said than done? How do you learn to forgive others (and even yourself)? On this episode of Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Rozy Khalid shares why forgiveness can be good for the soul.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:21

World Health Day: Healthy Beginnings

Health & Living ·

2025/04/07

Every 2 minutes, one woman dies in pregnancy or childbirth. Every 7 seconds, a newborn baby dies. In essence, a life is cut short before it can even begin. And the very foundation of a family is shaken with the loss of a mother. This World Health Day is aimed at changing this narrative, with a focus on ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’. We speak to Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore, on global and Malaysian efforts to help mothers and babies

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37:45

TB Is Still A Threat

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2025/04/04

On 24th March in 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB. 143 years later, we’ve learned that we can prevent and cure this disease. Yet, more than 10 million people worldwide still get TB every year, and more than 1 million die from the disease. In conjunction with World TB Day on 24th March, we speak to Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician, about why TB is still a threat in Malaysia and whether we’re in danger of seeing it return as a

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40:01

Butter: To Eat or Not To Eat?

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2025/04/03

Is butter an artery-clogging food? Or is it actually a superfood? Butter has been both demonised and celebrated in the health space over the years. A recent large, long-term study came to the conclusion that butter is associated with increased risk of death from all causes and from cancer. We break down the findings of this study, and try to put our love-hate relationship with butter into perspective. Joining us to do this is Mary Easaw, consultant dietitian.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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41:40

We Need More Seamless, Proactive Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2025/04/02

The way we seek healthcare today is reactive, and fragmented by disease and specialisation. We go to a doctor only when we have a serious health problem, and rarely when we are well. We get treated for specific symptoms, without a view of our overall health. Could this picture change, if primary care is integrated with secondary and tertiary care? We find out from Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Prof Dr Leelavathi Muthupalaniappan, Family Medicine Specialist.Image Credit:

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36:11

It’s Time We Redefine Obesity

Health & Living ·

2025/03/28

What does it mean to be obese? We’re now slowly recognising that it’s not just a result of your lifestyle choices, but is a complex disease. Earlier this year, a group of international experts published new guidelines to change how doctors view obesity and emphasised the need to approach it as a chronic disease. We’ll find out what that means with Dr George Lee, and Dr Nurain Mohd Noor, consultant endocrinologist from Hospital Putrajaya.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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46:41

The Upside of Down Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2025/03/27

Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is commemorated on 21st March, to signify the triplication of the 21st chromosome in people born with this condition. On the show, we’re speaking to three guests to find out more about raising a child with Down Syndrome, and the impact of the early intervention programmes conducted by the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation.Find out more about their fundraising programs on their Facebook page. Image Credit: Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation FacebookSee

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49:05

Hip And Knee Replacements: Fighting The Fear

Health & Living ·

2025/03/26

According to a recent study by the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR), almost one in three older adults has symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. This is one of the most common conditions leading to the need for knee replacement surgery. Dato' Dr Siva Kumar Ariaretnam, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, talks about how knee and hip replacement surgical methods have advanced today to reduce pain and improve recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Because Feelings Matter #39: Rebuilding From A Toxic...

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2025/03/25

In 2007, Maisarah Sani was building a successful career in London. But at the same time, she was leading a double life, trapped in a toxic relationship that she hid from her family due to shame and fear of disapproval. What happens when this prolonged emotional stress collides with the diagnosis of a brain tumour? Maisarah shares about how she hit rock-bottom, struggled with clinical depression, and eventually rebuilt her life, piece by piece.Every mental health struggle has a story behind it

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51:48

NCD Chronicles #26: I Had A Stroke At 33 Years Old

Health & Living ·

2025/03/24

Picture someone who had a stroke, and you’d probably think of someone older, past their 60s. But stroke can happen at any age. For younger stroke survivors, their recovery journey and their goals can look very different too. We hear from Edmond Lim, who recently turned 60, about his stroke at 33 years old, and how he got back on his feet. We also hear from Kathiravan Tangaraju Anthony, Head of Rehabilitation at NASAM, on how they support younger stroke survivors.NCD Chronicles is a series about

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48:18

Diet & Recovery After Colorectal Cancer

Health & Living ·

2025/03/21

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among Malaysians, but it’s often difficult and embarrassing to talk about even after treatment, especially if you need a stoma bag. We explore what that recovery process looks like and how diet matters throughout, with consultant colorectal surgeon Dr Ruben Xavier, and dietitian Rozanna Rosly.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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