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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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47:36

Psychiatry Series: Call Befrienders For Free

Health & Living ·

2019/08/01

From today, you can call Befrienders KL for free whenever you need emotional support. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has joined forces with eight telcos to waive call charges to the Befrienders’ helpline. We look at how Befrienders’ services help people with mental and emotional issues, what challenges they face in providing this free service, and what’s next on the national agenda to strengthen mental health services. If you need emotional support,

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26:15

Studying Twins

Health & Living ·

2019/07/31

The results of twin studies can shed light on a variety of subjects from medical disorders to what influences particular behaviours. The University of Nottingham Malaysia has recently established the Nottingham Malaysian Twin Registry, to provide data that could be used for such studies in Malaysia. To help us find out more is Dr Steve Stewart-Williams, associate professor for the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, who helped establish the registry.See

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50:21

Doctor in the House: World Hepatitis Day – Better...

Health & Living ·

2019/07/26

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The Ministry of Health’s free nationwide screening for Hepatitis C just ended last weekend. How important is screening to pick up undiagnosed viral hepatitis? In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day on 28th July, we look at Malaysia’s targets and progress towards eliminating hepatitis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:20

Teaching Children About Safe Touch

Health & Living ·

2019/07/25

Earlier this month, it was reported that a 12-year-old boy in Malaysia had allegedly raped a four-year-old girl. The police said that he had been exposed to porn videos previously. This case follows the Youtube ad campaign on ‘safe touch’ that was launched by the Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development in June. We check in with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan on how parents should teach their children about safe touch and consent.See

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41:30

Be Fit Malaysians #13: Powerlifting

Health & Living ·

2019/07/24

Earlier this year, national para-athlete Bonnie Bunyau Gustin lifted 207kg in the Men's 65kg category at the Nur-Sultan 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Kazakhstan. The 20-year-old won the gold medal to become a world champion, and in the process set the new junior world record. His victory also meant that he has secured a place in the Tokyo Paralympics next year.Joining Dr Harjeet Singh on his monthly series is Koay Qun Ling, a powerlifter and founder of Malaysia Powerlifting Alliance

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30:09

Men's Health: Challenges and Attitudes

Health & Living ·

2019/07/23

Men generally have shorter life expectancy, compared to women. Why do men seem to be unhealthier? And how do our societal and cultural values influence men’s attitudes towards health? We find out more from Dr Bala Sundaram Mariappan, Consultant Urologist, Subang Jaya Medical CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:14

Embryology 101

Health & Living ·

2019/07/22

Every year on July 25th, the reproductive medicine community observes World Embryologist Day. On the same day in 1978, the world's first IVF baby was born. We take a look at the history and development of the field of embryology and celebrate the unsung heroes of IVF – the embryologists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:59

Doctor in the House: Stopping the Spread of Rabies

Health & Living ·

2019/07/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Since the rabies epidemic was declared in Sarawak in 2017, the total number of cases has risen to 19 as of June this year. So what has been done since to manage and reduce the spread of rabies? We’ll be speaking to Dr Vickneshwaran Muthu from the zoonosis sector in the Ministry of Health to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:18

Keeping Dementia At Bay

Health & Living ·

2019/07/18

In May, the World Health Organisation launched its first ever guidelines on how people can reduce the risk of dementia. So what are the steps that we can and should take? And when should we start taking those steps? We’ll find out more from consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin and geriatric psychiatrist Dr Benedict Francis on what we can do to keep dementia at bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:41

Memory Issues in the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

If you interact with an elderly person regularly, you might notice that most of them have difficulty remembering things and we often brush this off as part of growing old. As such, we don’t look at memory loss for what it is. In today’s show, we discuss the relationship between memory issues and old age and the diseases that come with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:39

Doctor in the House: Our Doctors Are Miserable

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on Monday, September 10th, and we turn our focus to the doctors. Research showed that doctors had a lower mortality rate than the general population for all causes of death including cancer and heart disease – except when it comes to suicide. Why are doctors taking their own lives when they are dedicated to saving others?See

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46:56

Psychiatry Series: Body Image and Eating Disorders

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

Eating disorders are not about food, greed or hunger. They are complex psychological conditions, tied to our cultural notions about body image and health. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal is here to help us understand eating disorders as a psychosocial issue. He is joined by Ismail Amsyar Mohd Said, who will share about having lived with anorexia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:20

Psychiatry Series: Women and Mental Health Issues

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

Women experience mental health issues very differently compared to men. Is it related to the cliche that women are “more emotional” than men? Or are there more complex factors related to gender biases and taboos in society? Consultant psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal and Sumitra Visvanathan, Executive Director of Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) discuss how to address mental health issues among women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:43

Psychiatry Series: Substance-Related Addictions

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

Last week, it was reported that three mosques in Penang are set to run what will be the world’s first opioid addiction treatment clinics to use naltrexone, a new drug for harm reduction. Heroin addiction is a significant public health problem in Malaysia, along with alcohol addiction. In today’s Psychiatry series, we’ll be looking at various substance-related addictions and the challenges on the long road to rehab and recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Antidepressants Proven to be Effective

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

There has always been some doubt in the scientific literature regarding the efficacy of antidepressants in treating major depressive disorder. However, a meta-analysis just published in The Lancet has shown that all types of antidepressants are more effective than placebo in treating depression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Attention Deficit Disorder

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

How does one determine if hyperactivity and lack of focus is merely that, or a sign that one may have attention deficit disorder? How does ADD present in children and adults? Find out the causes, diagnosis, and management of ADD from Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal and Clinical Psychologist Farah Ahmad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Psychiatry Series: The Interface between Psychiatry...

Health & Living ·

2019/07/17

Psychiatric services in cancer management, palliative care and post-surgery physiotherapy - to name a few - make up part of the health care ecosystem’s holistic care services. This month, Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal focus on the interface between mental health services for those facing physical health issues, and how it improves quality of life and rate of recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:36

Ask A Doctor #5: The Eye

Health & Living ·

2019/07/16

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, consultant ophthalmologist and retinal specialist Dr Tara George joins us to discuss your eye health and related issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Medications During Hajj

Health & Living ·

2019/07/16

For Muslims preparing for hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, ensuring that you remain in good health is a crucial part of that journey. But for those who are dependent on medications, how do you manage your medications during hajj? We’ll find out more from Nur Aflyn Fatinah Faizal, pharmacy officer from Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:06

Doctor in the House: The Good Doctor

Health & Living ·

2019/07/13

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. What makes a good doctor? If you ask a doctor and a member of the public, you’ll probably get very different views – and all of them would be valid. But are doctors today serving the needs of patients and upholding the objectives of the healthcare system? We’re looking at this from the perspective of young healthcare professionals who are inheriting a complex healthcare

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