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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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41:37

Blood Cancers

Health & Living ·

2019/05/06

Healthy blood cells are important for our body to function normally. But for people who have been diagnosed with blood cancers, the production and function of these blood cells are affected. To help us understand more about the different types of blood cancers and how we can treat them, we speak to Dr Tengku Ahmad Hidayat, consultant haematologist and physician from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:16

Psychiatry Series: Insurance Coverage for Mental Health?

Health & Living ·

2019/05/02

If you have a mental health condition like depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, your treatment will not be covered under your medical insurance policy. What does this mean for people living with mental health issues? We explore this question with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre and Anita Abu Bakar, President of the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:27

Be Fit Malaysians #11: Training like an Athlete

Health & Living ·

2019/04/30

What does it take to be an athlete? What happens inside our body when we undergo an extreme regimen? Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by sports therapist, Jorg Teichmann to discuss training like an athlete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:34

The 101 On Influenzas

Health & Living ·

2019/04/29

Two weeks ago, a number of students and teachers of Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Ipoh came down with a mysterious bug that turned out to be the H1N1 flu. Thus far, four people have tested positive for the virus. However, many of us remember the H1N1 pandemic of 2009 and fear a repeat of it. In today’s show, we revisit how influenza spreads and how something seemingly harmless can turn deadly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:05

Doctor in the House: Our Vehicles Are Causing...

Health & Living ·

2019/04/26

About 4 million children worldwide develop asthma each year from inhaling motor vehicle exhaust fumes. We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Jessie Anne de Bruyne, Consultant Paediatrician and Respiratory Physician, for an update on the burden of childhood asthma. Joining us as well is Prof Nik Meriam from the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, to discuss the role of public health policies to reduce urban air pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:44

Down Syndrome: Leave No One Behind (Part 2)

Health & Living ·

2019/04/25

Last month, we looked at Down syndrome from the prenatal period to the early years, where interventions are crucial to address potential health issues. In our second part today, we’re addressing the misconceptions that children with Down syndrome can’t receive an education, or can’t grow up to be independent adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:52

Public Health #17: Pneumococcal Vaccination

Health & Living ·

2019/04/24

When we talk about diseases that kill children, we sometimes forget about one of the major causes: pneumococcal disease. Statistics from 2015 show that pneumococcal disease killed almost 300,000 children under the age of 5, worldwide. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease. The Ministry of Health promised that the vaccine would be included in Budget 2019, but this has not materialised. What does this mean for children who are at risk of serious, life-threatening complications of

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41:06

Being Active After An Injury

Health & Living ·

2019/04/23

Cycling, marathons and hiking are increasingly popular activities for those of us looking to get fit. However, physical activity also puts us at risk of injuries like fractures. How do you ensure proper recovery so that you can get back on your exercise routine? We discuss how you can tailor your physical activity and rehabilitation following an injury withDr Siva Kumar Ariaretnam a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and Lim Khoon Jin, Head of Rehabilitative Services of Subang Jaya Medical Centre.See

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41:39

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health & Living ·

2019/04/22

Our joints are important when it comes to carrying out daily activities. So when it starts to get swollen, stiff or inflamed, one thing that comes to mind is rheumatoid arthritis. While a cure is out of the question, can we preserve the patient’s quality of life? And are we getting closer to understanding why the immune system attacks itself? We speak toDr Sarina Kempe a consultant rheumatologist and physician from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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43:48

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Children

Health & Living ·

2019/04/18

There are many types of sleep apnoea, but one type in particular is more common in children. In today’s show, we take a look at this condition and how it disrupts a child’s quality of life. We speak toDr. Priatharisiny Velayutham a pediatric ENT and ENT specialist and Dr. Norzila Mohamed Zainudin, paediatric respiratory physician, of Sunway Medical Centre, to find out more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:29

Aged Care Facilities

Health & Living ·

2019/04/17

Everywhere around the world, there are now more grandparents than grandchildren. If they were well and healthy, it would not be a problem. But if they are sickly, and dependent on others for daily living and finances, who takes care of them? Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin looks at whether we are prepared in terms of aged care facilities in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:27

Ask A Doctor #2: Skin Health

Health & Living ·

2019/04/16

We are back for the second installment of our open clinic series, where you get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, consultant dermatology specialist, Dr Bong Jan Ling joins us to discuss skin health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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