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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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7:49

Health News Digest: Adverse Childhood Experiences

Health & Living ·

2018/11/12

We bring the latest in health news. The American Psychological Asociation published a report showing that if you have happy memories of your childhood, you’re more likely to be healthier and have less depression. We take a closer look at what adverse childhood experiences do to your health – mentally and physically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:33

Health News Digest: Mental Health Budget and Child...

Health & Living ·

2018/11/12

We bring the latest in health news. Why isn’t there a specific allocation for mental health in the tabling of Budget 2019? Chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye shares with us his views. We also take a look at why suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Japan. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Mental health budget (Source: NST) 20:45 - Child suicides in Japan (Source: BBC) --*If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts

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50:25

Doctor in the House: Detecting Oral Cancer – There’s...

Health & Living ·

2018/11/09

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The early signs and symptoms of oral cancer can often be mistaken for other conditions. Can we improve the diagnosis so that treatment does not have to be delayed? We talk to Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching from Cancer Research Malaysia; and Assoc Prof Dr Chan Chee Seng from the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya

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40:34

Brain Waves #19: What We Learn From Animals

Health & Living ·

2018/11/08

Studies with animals to look at learning and memory have led to Nobel Prizes. One of the more recent ones was the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of our "inner GPS" based on studies on rats, which we have discussed on Episode 3 of Brain Waves. How has studying animal behaviour helped us learn more about ourselves? Resident neuroscientist and geneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar joins us this month to discuss some of the other key discoveries made through these studies.See

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33:08

Festivities and Families

Health & Living ·

2018/11/07

We’ve just celebrated Deepavali and while family gatherings are great opportunities to catch up with loved ones, they can also be very stressful. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan helps us figure out how to survive family festivities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:41

Health News Digest: What’s In Store for Healthcare?

Health & Living ·

2018/11/05

After the weekend to ruminate over the Budget 2019 announcement, we take a look at the promises made by the Health Ministry. Join us as we find out what it means for the public health sector for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:15

Doctor in the House: Dispensing Rights–Pharmacists or...

Health & Living ·

2018/11/02

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Who should have the right to dispense medications: doctors or pharmacists? This has been an ongoing debate in Malaysia. At the recent World Pharmacists Day, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the issue of dispensing separation should be understood from the perspective of patients. We speak to Amrahi bin Buang, President of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society to see whether this

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11:18

Budget 2019: What to expect for healthcare

Health & Living ·

2018/11/01

On the eve of the tabling of Budget 2019, we find out what the Health Ministry and the Malaysian Medical Association expect for next year’s healthcare allocation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:08

For Every Baby, A Fighting Chance

Health & Living ·

2018/11/01

A baby born below 37 weeks has a lot of hurdles to overcome. But with the right medical and nursing care, parental love and community support, we can give every premature baby a fighting chance to survive and to thrive. In conjunction with Prematurity Awareness Month in November, we speak to Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Consultant Paediatric Neonatologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; Halimatun Saadiah, former Senior Neonatal Nurse, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; and Joanne Kok, parent, to discuss

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32:13

Be Fit Malaysians #7: Medical Implications of...

Health & Living ·

2018/10/31

Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and fitness professionals published in the November issue of American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal. This month, Dr Harjeet Singh examines how this trend will affect the future of sports science and orthopaedic practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:53

Living With Epilepsy

Health & Living ·

2018/10/30

Most people with epilepsy are not getting the right treatment. As a result, they are not able to manage their seizures and their lives are severely disrupted by their condition. Consultant neurologist Dr Sherrini Ahmad Binti Bazir Ahmad from Subang Jaya Medical Centre explains how we can improve care for people with epilepsy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Common Concerns #8: How to Remove Rust in Water

Health & Living ·

2018/10/29

Deputy Health Minister recommends boiling tap water before drinking because our pipes are old and potentially rusty. But does boiling really make rusty water any better?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

Health News Digest: Can You Drink Tap Water?

Health & Living ·

2018/10/29

We take a look at our tap water, which one minister says is safe to drink, but another recommends boiling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:41

Health News Digest: Microplastics in Human Poop

Health & Living ·

2018/10/29

In a first, scientists have found tiny plastic particles in human poop. We ask: what do these microplastics do to our body?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

Health News Digest: Death by Laksa

Health & Living ·

2018/10/29

Find out why people die of food poisoning, such as in the case of the contaminated laksa noodles that killed two and made 83 others very ill in Kedah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:06

Training for Counsellors

Health & Living ·

2018/10/25

The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development had called for more training for para counsellors or lay counsellors to provide counselling services to more people. Doing just that is American psychiatrist and neurologist Dr Leeland Jones, who is in town to train counsellors at the ministry. We check in with him on what it takes to develop such a community support system.*If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders

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39:46

Exercise in Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery

Health & Living ·

2018/10/24

Serena Williams won the Australian Open in 2017 while pregnant, but we’re no Serena Williams. Still, pregnant women are often misled to believe that they are more fragile than they really are. They are told not to do “laborious” tasks or risk causing complications to their pregnancy. What is considered risky? What’s safe and what’s not for pregnant women and postpartum mothers who are keeping fit or getting back in shape?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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33:38

Allergies and Asthma in Children

Health & Living ·

2018/10/23

In September, a UK court began an inquest into the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who collapsed and died two years ago after eating a baguette that contained sesame seeds, which she was allergic to. The label on the baguette had not indicated the presence of any allergens. Natasha’s tragic death is the greatest fear of every parent who has a child with allergies. Dr Salehuddin Samsudin, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist from ParkCity Medical Centre, sheds light on

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3:25

Common Concerns #7: Medical Marijuana

Health & Living ·

2018/10/22

In our callers’ segment, we address some of your most pressing health concerns with some help from the experts. No case is too trivial. This week: What’s the deal with cannabis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Health News Digest: It’s All in The Family

Health & Living ·

2018/10/22

We bring the latest in health news. We explore how Zimbabwe tackles depression. Hint: It takes a bench and a team of grandmothers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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