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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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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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44:50

Brain Waves #23: Damaged Nerves

Health & Living ·

2019/03/14

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar returns with the latest on peripheral neuropathies, which affect the motor and sensory nerves. Joining her in this month’s episode of Brain Waves are two of her longtime collaborators to look at recent developments in this field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:41

Glaucoma

Health & Living ·

2019/03/12

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. With an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of risk factors like diabetes in Malaysia, we should be concerned about whether glaucoma will burden more people. Dr Lee Ming Yueh, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre, explains about early detection and treatment of the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:37

The Aorta and The Elephant Trunk

Health & Living ·

2019/03/11

The aorta is our largest artery, allowing our heart to distribute oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. But what happens if your aorta is enlarged? Does it mean your body receives more oxygenated blood? Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Paneer Selvam Krishna Moorthy from Institut Jantung Negara explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:55

Doctor in the House: Hearing Loss

Health & Living ·

2019/03/08

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. When was the last time you checked your hearing? Do you know if you are at risk of hearing loss? World Hearing Day was on 3rd March, with the theme ‘Check Your Hearing’. We discuss early identification and interventions for hearing loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:43

Psychiatry Series: Suicide and the Media

Health & Living ·

2019/03/07

How suicide is reported or portrayed in the media has a huge impact on people who are watching or reading it. Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist from University Malaya Medical Centre, discusses the responsibility of the media to portray suicide in a sensitive manner. -- If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL at 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail sam@befrienders.org.my. It’s free and

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47:00

Ask A Psychologist #5: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/03/06

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul J. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:57

When Healthcare Causes Trauma

Health & Living ·

2019/03/05

Healthcare is supposed to be healing, but in reality, a medical experience, such as the diagnosis of an illness or a hospital stay, can be very traumatising. Consultant psychiatrist and geriatric psychiatrist Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam explains how medically-induced PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is becoming a greater concern, especially as we are living longer with more chronic medical conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:29

The Planetary Health Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/03/04

30 world-leading scientists from across the globe created the ‘planetary health diet’ which is said to define a healthy and sustainable diet for the environment. But is this new dietary outline suitable for everyone? We discuss this and more in today’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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