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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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36:57

The State of Men’s Health

Health & Living ·

2018/11/27

Men’s health is largely under-recognised in mainstream healthcare. Yet we are finally starting to catch up to the idea that the male population has specific health challenges that urgently need a public health approach for prevention and management. However, before we can implement strategies to promote men’s health, we need national policies and data that is representative of men from different walks of life in Malaysia. In light of this, we speak to Dr Zakiah bt Mohd Said, Public

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15:13

Health News Digest: Water Safety Curriculum

Health & Living ·

2018/11/26

We bring the latest in health news. Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik says any trivialisation of his suggestion over the use of hotel swimming pools for schoolchildren ignores the need to promote water safety among the young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:06

Health News Digest: Is eSport a Sport?

Health & Living ·

2018/11/26

We bring the latest in health news. In the Budget 2019 announcement, RM10mil was allocated to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to develop eSports. Should eSports be part of the school curriculum?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:18

Universal Children’s Day Special: Raising Children As...

Health & Living ·

2018/11/22

Children are not mini-adults. They are individuals, and their rights and voices should be respected. In conjunction with Universal Children’s Day on 20 November, consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan delves into why we should be raising children as individuals and helping them to strive for their rights to health, education, self-expression and a safe environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

Rectal Bleeding: Is It Cancer?

Health & Living ·

2018/11/21

Blood during a bowel movement could be due to many reasons, ranging from haemorrhoids and polyps to colorectal cancer. Dr Law Chee Wei, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon from Parkcity Medical Centre explains the different causes of rectal bleeding and how to manage them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:04

Watch That Heartbeat

Health & Living ·

2018/11/19

An abnormal heart rhythm means your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern. The most common abnormal rhythm is atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the patient's risk of stroke. Dr Surinder Kaur Khelae of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) describes the methods for safeguarding patients from complications caused by AF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:23

Doctor in the House: Diabetes and The Family

Health & Living ·

2018/11/16

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on November 14th, he is joined by endocrinologist Dr Masni Mohamad who explains how diabetes affects the whole family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:06

Heart Health #4: The Clogged Heart

Health & Living ·

2018/11/15

In Part 4 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan delves into the management of coronary artery disease, how new treatment modalities emerge and how patients can make informed decisions.Sometimes the choice between angioplasty and by-pass surgery is obvious, but other times, such as in complex cases, patients need to weigh their options carefully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Heart Health #3: Life After Treatment

Health & Living ·

2018/11/14

In Part 3 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explains what life is like after coronary artery disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Heart Health #2: Angioplasty vs By-Pass Surgery

Health & Living ·

2018/11/13

In Part 2 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explores the treatment options for coronary artery disease: angioplasty or by-pass surgery?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:10

Helping Families Cope With Suicide

Health & Living ·

2018/11/13

Suicide affects entire families and communities. How do families cope when they lose their loved ones to suicide? We talk to consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga about how to support caregivers who often suffer in silence. *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 confidential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

Heart Health #1: Coronary Artery Disease

Health & Living ·

2018/11/12

In Part 1 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan introduces us to coronary artery disease and why it is the most common type of heart disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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