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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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40:15

Orphan Drugs And Rare Diseases

Health & Living ·

2019/04/15

Rare diseases affect a small percentage of the population and as such, the availability of drugs for treatment is limited. In today’s show, we explore the challenges of accessing orphan drugs in Malaysia with Assoc Prof Dr Asrul Akmal Shafie, the Program Chairman of Discipline of Social & Administrative Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:10

Doctor in the House: The 101 on Oral Herpes

Health & Living ·

2019/04/12

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Last week, a woman allegedly contracted oral herpes from a lipstick sample at Sephora. So, while she reached a settlement with the makeup giant, should people really be freaking out over oral herpes? Today, we discuss this and some of the misconceptions about the virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:58

Brain Waves #24: The Second Brain

Health & Living ·

2019/04/11

The gut is often considered the second brain. Fresh off the panel session about gut health in BFM's Health & Living Live event, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar returns to the studio to elaborate on the brain-gut connection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:29

Stuttering and Fluency Disorders

Health & Living ·

2019/04/10

People who stutter are often misunderstood and shunned in our society. Stuttering is actually an undermined communication disorder, and has nothing to do with a person’s intelligence or upbringing. To help us understand more about it is speech-language therapist Dr Etain Vong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:12

Neck Ache, Shoulder Pain

Health & Living ·

2019/04/09

For most of us who spend our days hunched over at work, neck and shoulder aches become par for the course. But could we be missing something more serious? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh discusses neck and shoulder problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:38

Steroid Abuse At The Gym

Health & Living ·

2019/04/08

Some of us see celebrities with physiques like Hugh Jackman and Chris Evans and wonder how they do it. Sculpting a figure like that takes a lot of work, like a rigorous gym schedule. But for some of us, that alone might not feel enough. Today we discuss steroid abuse at the gym and how this endangers our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:58

Doctor in the House: Ending Tuberculosis – Are We...

Health & Living ·

2019/04/05

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is consultant pulmonologist Dr Jamalul Azizi to discuss the latest in tuberculosis in light of the recent World Tuberculosis Day, observed every year on March 24th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:20

Psychiatry Series: Women and Mental Health Issues

Health & Living ·

2019/04/04

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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48:55

Ask A Psychologist #6: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/04/03

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:53

Happier, Healthier Families

Health & Living ·

2019/04/02

What are the factors that affect the health and stability of families? We speak toShantini Vanniasingham a clinical psychologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre andexplore the impact of modern life on families today, and the role of marital and family therapy in maintaining happiness and well-being at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:22

Save Your Leg

Health & Living ·

2019/04/01

Although discussions about our circulatory system usually focus on the heart, poor blood flow can also affect your legs. How exactly? Consultant Cardiologist Dr Kumara Gurupparan Ganesan of Institut Jantung Negara is here to explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:04

Doctor in the House: Urine 101

Health & Living ·

2019/03/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. This time, it’s about a urine test for prostate cancer. Researchers from University College Dublin in Ireland, claim to have developed the first urine test that can look for DNA changes caused by prostate cancer. But first, a 101 on urine with consultant urologist Dr George Lee. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:14

World Down Syndrome Day: Leave No One Behind (Part 1)

Health & Living ·

2019/03/28

We celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, with the call to “leave no one behind”. Children with Down syndrome need full and fair access to health services, supportive care and education, so that they can live their best lives possible. Choo Li-Hsian, parent of a child with Down syndrome, joins consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, for a conversation on how to help parents navigate from diagnosis to daily life. This will be a two-part series, and

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43:23

Yoga As Medicine?

Health & Living ·

2019/03/27

Is yoga only good as a pastime or can it be used as therapy for orthopaedic problems? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh walks us through what yoga can and can’t do for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:23

Uterine Diseases

Health & Living ·

2019/03/26

The uterus is where a woman carries a new life – it’s where the foetus grows during pregnancy. Therefore, it plays an important role in your reproductive health. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Tang Boon Nee from Subang Jaya Medical Centre is in the studio to talk about common uterine conditions and how to manage them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:54

World Oral Health Day

Health & Living ·

2019/03/25

How often do you see the dentist? Twice a year, as advised? In conjunction with World Oral Health Day on March 20th, the Ministry of Health reminds us why it’s important to keep our dental health in check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:40

Doctor in the House: Arthritis Agony

Health & Living ·

2019/03/22

Arthritis – a common term used for any disorder that affects the joints. Many still believe it's an unavoidable aspect of ageing. But is it really? Consultant rheumatologist Dr Sargunan Sockalingam joins us to address the common queries about arthritis and rheumatic disorders and shares some of the latest treatment developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:42

Stem Cell Transplant ‘Cures’ People with HIV

Health & Living ·

2019/03/21

This month, we read about two people who had reportedly become HIV-free after undergoing stem cell transplants. This makes three people – including the ‘Berlin patient’ – who are now HIV-free following this same procedure. This has gotten people excited about the possibility of a HIV cure. But what is involved in this transplant procedure and what are the risks involved?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:07

Be Fit Malaysians #10: Treatment or Training?

Health & Living ·

2019/03/20

Can conventional exercise equipment be used for medical rehabilitation? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Technogym’s Lester Francis share how innovation has advanced medical rehab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:37

Colour Blindness

Health & Living ·

2019/03/18

What is colour blindness? Can we develop it later in life? How is the thyroid connected to colour vision? In today’s show we unpack this and more with Dr Sunder Ramasamy, consultant ophthalmologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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