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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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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

Health & Living ·

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

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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

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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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31:56

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

Health & Living ·

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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44:31

Circumcision: To Cut Or Not To Cut

Health & Living ·

2025/03/20

Circumcision is a practice that is both familiar and mysterious in Malaysian culture. We know that berkhatan is a common practice for Muslim boys, yet there may still be concerns and anxieties among parents and young boys themselves about how the procedure is carried out and how to prevent complications from it. We speak to Dr Daniel Mohanaprakash bin Abdullah, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:38

Healthy Ageing: What Makes An Age-Friendly City?

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2025/03/19

What do Taiping, Ipoh, Penang Island, and Sibu have in common? They’re all committed to being age-friendly cities! Together with consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, we explore what it means for a city to be truly age-friendly and how we can make that a goal for all of Malaysia.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:24

Mind Matters: From Sembang To Support

Health & Living ·

2025/03/17

In her PPR community in Batu Muda, Kak Lynn is a mother, office employee, home business owner, and trained community advocate for mental health. Kak Lynn talks about her role as an Ambassador for the KAMI Sembang community programme, and Teoh Rhu Yie, clinical psychologist from Thrive Well, dives into the wider benefits of developing mental health skills among members of the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:10

Is Kidney Disease On The Rise Among Teens?

Health & Living ·

2025/03/14

You may know how common chronic kidney disease is, but did you know that the disease could soon have a new - and much younger - face in Malaysia? With more children and adolescents developing obesity and diabetes, there is an increasing risk of renal impairment or even chronic kidney disease being diagnosed at a younger age. In conjunction with World Kidney Day, we speak to Prof Dr Lim Soo Kun, President of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology, and Dr Jaclynn Chin, Head of Public Education, National

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42:33

Public Health: Childhood Obesity In Malaysia Is An...

Health & Living ·

2025/03/13

One in three school-aged children in Malaysia is overweight or obese, putting them on a worrying trajectory of chronic diseases in adulthood like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. But it’s going to take more than body-shaming children or guilting parents, to turn this trend around. We tackle the complexities of treating childhood obesity and explore public health strategies with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, and Assoc Prof Dr Azriyanti Anuar Zaini,

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47:20

How To Stay Fit In Your 40s

Health & Living ·

2025/03/12

Is it true that it’s harder to exercise and see results in your 40s? Find out more about the changes your body goes through at the mid-life stage and whether keeping fit is as impossible as it may seem. We speak to Dr Kavitha Mahadevan, sports and exercise physician, and Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, for tips and tricks.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:04

Humans of Healthcare: The Geriatrician

Health & Living ·

2025/03/11

You might see a cardiologist for heart issues, a rheumatologist for arthritis, or an endocrinologist for diabetes. But as you age and have more complex health needs, you might need someone who is able to understand how to manage different medical issues in an ageing body. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to consultant geriatrician Assoc Prof Dr Terence Ong about what exactly he does and why geriatricians matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:06

Are Supplements Safe If You’re On Psychiatric Meds?

Health & Living ·

2025/03/10

As mental health issues like depression and anxiety rise, more people may be on short- or long-term prescriptions of medications for these conditions. At the same time, people are also more likely to be consuming a plethora of other medications and supplements for a variety of medical concerns or just for general well-being. Bharati Suresh Chand, a pharmacist, helps us to understand how the ingredients of certain medications and supplements can impact mental health or interact with psychiatric

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34:13

Are Generic Drugs Less Effective?

Health & Living ·

2025/03/07

Are generic drugs less effective than brand-name ones? Generics are often described as cheaper but just as effective alternatives to brand-name drugs, but some people have claimed that generics simply don’t work as well for them. In this episode, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Prof Dr PT Thomas, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, to dive into this age-old debate, and understand how doctors decide when to prescribe generics.Image

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44:21

Counsellor’s Corner: Why Does Rejection Hurt So Much?

Health & Living ·

2025/03/06

How do you deal with a “no”, whether it’s having your project pitch shot down at work, or being turned down for a date? On this month’s Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur talks about why rejection hurts, and how to learn to cope with it.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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