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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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41:43

Recovery After Heart Surgery

Health & Living ·

2019/10/17

While heart surgery is a treatment option for most heart diseases, it doesn’t mean the disease is cured. The recovery process can be long, and can involve drastic lifestyle changes, if you want to prevent a recurrence of heart disease. So how do doctors walk their patients through this process? We find out more from Dr Hardip Singh, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:14

Did You Know About Food Fraud?

Health & Living ·

2019/10/16

As Malaysians, food is an integral part of our lives but what if the food isn’t what it says it is? Food fraud is a real problem globally and in Malaysia, but many of us are unaware when it happens, and its potentially harmful effects. So we have in the studio today, Dr Tan Ju Lin, who is a next generation sequencing scientist to find out more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:26

Mind Matters: Finding The Right Psychologist

Health & Living ·

2019/10/15

With mental health issues becoming more common, there is also an increased need to seek out professional help. But how do you find the right psychologist and ensure that they are qualified to provide the help you need?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:28

Heart Rhythm and Beats

Health & Living ·

2019/10/14

While atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, there are many other types of heart rate problems that can become an issue if left untreated. Consultant electrophysiologist and cardiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL joins us to look at the various types of arrhythmia that present a burden to the population, as well as some new updates in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:52

Doctor in the House: Active Lifestyles and Our Urban...

Health & Living ·

2019/10/11

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Malaysia is no stranger to dealing with obesity, and we’ve also been named the most obese nation in the region. In conjunction with World Obesity Day, we take a look at what we’ve been doing to tackle obesity, and what more can be done. We take a closer look at the role of our environment, and whether it is geared towards encouraging active lifestyles among Malaysians. Joining

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47:32

How Healthy Are Our Elderly?

Health & Living ·

2019/10/10

Malaysia is set to become an ageing population very soon, which means that people aged 65 and above will become a significant part of society. But how healthy is the elderly population in Malaysia? We turn to the results of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 on Elderly Health for some insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:46

Public Health #23: The State of Child Health Services

Health & Living ·

2019/10/09

We always want the best of everything for our children but how is our healthcare system doing when it comes to providing health and social services for children? With Budget 2020 about to be announced in a few days, on today’s show we take a look at the state of children’s healthcare in Malaysia, what we’re doing right (and wrong), and what we can do to improve it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:07

The Weigh-t Forward in Managing Diabetes

Health & Living ·

2019/10/08

If you have diabetes, managing your weight is key to keeping your blood glucose under control. But weight management is a serious struggle for many people with diabetes. We speak to consultant endocrinologist Dr Hew Fen Lee from Subang Jaya Medical Centre about the complex relationship between weight and diabetes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Health & Living ·

2019/10/07

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Health & Living ·

2019/10/07

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:30

Doctor in the House: Patient Safety is Paramount

Health & Living ·

2019/10/04

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Have you, as a patient, ever felt that your safety was at risk while receiving care? Or if you are a healthcare provider, have you ever wished you could devote more time to each patient but were overstretched in terms of time and energy? If so, you’re not alone. Globally, 134 million adverse events, due to unsafe care in the health system, contribute to 2.6 million deaths each year

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48:35

Get To Know Your Breasts

Health & Living ·

2019/10/03

When it comes to breast cancer, we’ve spoken at length about advancements in treatment. But the fact is that many cases of breast cancer in Malaysia are still diagnosed at the late stages. We need to take a few steps back and ask ourselves whether we are doing enough in terms of screening and self-examination in order to pick up breast cancer earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:32

Ask A Psychologist #9: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/10/02

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. If you need emotional support, you can call Befrienders at 03-79568145/8144 or email sam@befrienders.org.my.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:02

Do Kids Really Need These Orthopaedic Tests?

Health & Living ·

2019/10/01

Are you worried that your child seems to have an abnormal walking gait, flat feet or some condition related to the hip, foot or musculoskeletal system? You might want to think twice before subjecting your child to an MRI scan or other procedures and devices. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh and consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mohammad Nawar Ariffin join us to discuss some common orthopaedic procedures and tests that are unnecessary for children.See omnystudio.com/listener

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51:13

Treating Complex Heart Disease

Health & Living ·

2019/09/30

Not all coronary artery disease is the same. Some heart cases are complicated by factors such as numerous or high-risk blockages, and other co-existing medical conditions. How then do you treat these patients? We hear from consultant cardiologist Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, who will also share insights into how Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL has improved its management of complex coronary artery cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:58

World Heart Day 2019: Screen Your Heart

Health & Living ·

2019/09/27

Heart disease is still the number one killer of Malaysians. Clearly, we’re not doing enough to reduce the burden of the disease on our population. With medical advances that are getting better at treating heart disease, have we neglected primary prevention? In conjunction with World Heart Day this Sunday, 29th September, consultant cardiologist Dr Suren Thuraisingham from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL joins us to discuss screening for heart disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:14

Can We Take Supplements and Traditional Medicine?

Health & Living ·

2019/09/26

Many of us have taken supplements or traditional medicine without knowing about the potential health risks or consulting a medical professional. But why are people still drawn to traditional medicine? And what can doctors do to manage the possible health effects of them? Find out more from consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Professor Dr Ida Normiha Hilmi, and consultant neurosurgeon, Assoc Professor Dr Vairavan Narayanan, from University Malaya Specialist Centre.See

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48:34

Be Fit Malaysians #15: From Point of Injury to Return...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/25

Injuries can be tough for those who just love to play. Whether you're a professional athlete or a gymrat, all you would want to do after recovering from an injury is to hit the ground running. In his monthly segment on sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh explains the recovery process from the point of injury to the return of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:53

Ask A Doctor #7: Food and Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/09/24

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, Dr Winnie Chee, President of the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association, joins us to talk about food, diet and nutrition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:23

Hothousing or Overparenting?

Health & Living ·

2019/09/23

Are you signing up your child for coding classes because you want her to be a tech tycoon? Or for singing and dancing classes to turn him into the next Youtube star? This practice of putting children on an intensive and accelerated learning path is called “hothousing”. But are parents really helping their kids by equipping them with these skills? Or are they overparenting children? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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