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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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40:17

How COVID-19 Increases the Vulnerability of People...

Health & Living ·

2020/04/22

COVID-19 can affect the lives of people living with HIV. We’ll look at how some people may be more vulnerable to being infected by COVID, as well as the impact of the Movement Control Order on their access to health and social services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:29

Mind Matters: Struggling to Survive – What Mental...

Health & Living ·

2020/04/21

The low-income communities are the hardest hit by the restriction of economic activities under the Movement Control Order. Their lives are threatened by the loss of income and inability to support their families. How do these circumstances affect their mental wellbeing and how do they get mental health support when they can’t even put food on the table?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:11

Malaysia in Global Trial for COVID-19 Treatment

Health & Living ·

2020/04/19

Everyone is on the hunt for a drug that can effectively treat COVID-19. Will Malaysia find the answer when it participates in the global Solidarity trial, by the World Health Organization? We find out more from Dr Chow Ting Soo, Infectious Disease Consultant at Hospital Pulau Pinang, the principal investigator for the trial in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:12

Pregnant During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Health & Living ·

2020/04/17

Expecting a newborn is a joyous time for most families, especially if you’re first time parents. But what is it like to be pregnant and to care for a newborn during the COVID-19 pandemic? We speak to consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran to find out what parents should and shouldn’t be worried about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:20

How COVID-19 Affects People With Autoimmune Diseases

Health & Living ·

2020/04/16

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we often hear that people with underlying health conditions are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms. So what are the concerns for people with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus? How will the current situation impact the treatment they need? We speak to Dr Cheah Chee Ken, consultant rheumatologist from Sunway Medical Centre to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:52

How Will COVID-19 Affect Those With a Chronic Condition?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/15

People with chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease are more vulnerable to becoming severely ill if they get COVID-19. We speak to Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, Deputy Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Section, Ministry of Health, to find out more about how to manage chronic conditions during this outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:57

On the Frontlines of COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/04/15

What do frontline health workers face on a daily basis? How are they coping with their risk to exposure, as well as the daily stress and exhaustion? We hear from three frontliners at various levels of the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:39

Reconstruction Surgery for Breast Cancer

Health & Living ·

2020/04/14

After a woman undergoes surgery to treat breast cancer, one of the biggest concerns is how the breast looks after that. Breast reconstruction surgery can rebuild the shape and look of the breast, which is important for a woman’s self-image and confidence. We find out more about breast reconstruction options from consultant breast surgeon Dr Ng Char Hong, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:00

Home Care for the Elderly During COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/04/13

With the country under the Movement Control Order, many families have been separated, for instance elderly parents living apart from their adult children or extended family. If you have an elderly parent or relative who is in need of nursing care, how do you ensure they are well taken care of, without exposing them to the risk of COVID-19?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:55

I Had COVID-19 – Here's What I Learned About Our...

Health & Living ·

2020/04/10

On 16th of March, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii found out that he had COVID-19 and was admitted for treatment at Sarawak General Hospital. What was it like being a COVID patient, and what did his experience reveal about our healthcare system? He joins us to share his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:23

Should We Go Back To Normal After MCO?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/08

When the MCO ends, the big question is:what next? Do the lives of Malaysians go back to normal, in terms of work, studies, business and entertainment? Or will COVID-19 be around for the foreseeable future, forcing us into a new way of leading our personal and social lives? Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from Universiti Malaya, provides some possible post-MCO scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:55

Public Health #29: How Good Leaders Steer Us Through...

Health & Living ·

2020/04/08

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed great demands on the leadership of countries coping with the outbreak – both from the national perspective and that of the health authority. We’ve seen such varying responses from leaders like US President Donald Trump, UK’s PM Boris Johnson, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, China’s President Xi Jinping and of course, our own PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who assumed the position right in the midst of the outbreak in our country. How will the

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36:56

COVID-19: Nursing Home Residents At Risk

Health & Living ·

2020/04/07

The elderly are already among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and living in nursing homes puts them at even higher risk. So what can these facilities do to protect their residents during this pandemic? And what can we do as family members as well? We’re speaking to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:05

COVID-19: Should I Get Tested at a Private Hospital?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/06

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, several private hospitals have begun offering COVID-19 tests for individuals who want to be tested but don’t fall within the Ministry of Health’s criteria. To find out more about how private hospitals are offering these tests and how they’re carried out, we’re speaking to Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, president of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

Staying Fit and Active During the MCO

Health & Living ·

2020/04/03

The Ministry of Health has continuously reminded Malaysians to stay active during the period of the Movement Control Order, but with gyms closed and parks off-limits, what can we do to stay active? We speak to Erik Tan, strength and conditioning coach from the National Sports Institute, to find out how we can motivate ourselves to exercise at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:15

COVID-19: Mindfulness Will Get You Through This

Health & Living ·

2020/04/02

The COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent Movement Control Order has made us all anxious, fearful and stressed. However, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan has some advice to offer on how we can use this time as an opportunity to recalibrate our lives and start anew when the outbreak is over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:58

COVID-19: How Are Our Medical Frontliners Coping?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/01

For the past weeks, we’ve been hearing about the struggles and risks that healthcare workers are facing, as they battle COVID-19 on the frontlines. But in a field where they have already been facing high rates of burnout, how are they coping in this current situation? We’re speaking to Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist from University Malaya Medical Centre to help us understand what frontliners are going through. ---If you need to speak to someone, you

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34:29

Cancer and COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/03/31

If you have cancer, the COVID-19 outbreak, and its rapid spread here in Malaysia, is probably a source of constant anxiety. Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Medical Director of the National Cancer Society, guides us through what people with cancer need to know about going for treatment and staying safe during this outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Multiple Nighttime Toilet Trips

Health & Living ·

2020/03/30

If you’re constantly waking up at night to urinate, it’s probably disturbing your sleep and causing other problems. Night urination (or medically known as nocturia), is a common medical condition that can affect both men and women, young and old. Consultant urologist Prof Dr Ong Teng Aik tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:54

COVID-19: How Parents and Children Can Cope

Health & Living ·

2020/03/26

With so much anxiety and uncertainty over the COVID-19 outbreak, how can parents talk to their kids – including children with special needs – about what’s going on? And how do parents manage these four weeks at home with their children, with the Movement Control Order being imposed on schools? We check in with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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