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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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9:01

Obesity Series #3: Lifestyle Impacts on Obesity and...

Health & Living ·

2018/09/19

In Part 3 of 4, we explore the relationship between cardiovascular health and unhealthy weight. We find out more fromDr Mohd Kamal bin Mohd Arshad a consultant cardiologist of Sunway Medical Centre, about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:30

Be Fit Malaysians #6: The Role of The Team Doctor

Health & Living ·

2018/09/19

Every month, Dr Harjeet Singh explores injury management and prevention in sports and exercise. The Asian Games in Indonesia just ended and Malaysia retained its 14th placing in the medals tally, with 7 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals. We praise our athletes, and their coaches, and the sports ministry for a job well done but let’s turn our attention to the unsung heroes in their scrubs: The physicians. For a behind-the-scene perspective, we speak to Malaysia’s team doctor at the

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33:25

Cultural Spin on Body Image

Health & Living ·

2018/09/13

Body image is central to how you feel about yourself, and has a significant impact on mental and physical health. We speak to Professor Viren Swami, professor of social psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, on the ongoing struggle to define a positive body image and how cross-cultural differences complicate the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:55

Can You Predict A Heart Attack?

Health & Living ·

2018/09/12

With heart disease being the number one cause of death among Malaysians, knowing how to prevent a heart attack could save your life. Dr Zubin Othman Ibrahim, Consultant Physician & Cardiologist from Ara Damansara Medical Centre, talks about how to predict a heart attack, and whether statins should be prescribed to everyone at risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:41

Doctor in the House: Gynaes Robotics

Health & Living ·

2018/09/07

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Gone are the days of invasive open surgeries. With advancements in medical research, robotic surgical intervention for gynaecological malignancies is quickly becoming more common. But do we have enough experts, are our patients aware of this option, and do they have the buy-in from insurers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

No Smoking in Open-Air Restaurants

Health & Living ·

2018/09/07

Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health announced that it is targeting to ban smoking in open-air restaurants, as well as in Parliament, by the end of this year. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye gives us a quick update on what this ban will entail and how it will be enforced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:18

Preventing HIV Before Exposure

Health & Living ·

2018/09/06

Two years ago, the Ministry of Health set the ambitious target of achieving zero HIV and AIDS by 2030. With almost 94,000 people in Malaysia living with HIV (2016) and the shifting mode of HIV transmission, what are the new approaches that will help us to address the new challenges? We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Raja Iskandar Shah Raja Azwa from University of Malaya and Frederick Pour from PT Foundation about the use of antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infections.See

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46:10

Ask a Psychologist #2: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2018/09/05

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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5:10

Common Concerns #5: Swimmin’ In The Rain

Health & Living ·

2018/09/03

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, we find out if it’s dangerous to swim when it rains and whether honey is an effective home remedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

UM Axes Pharmacy Degree

Health & Living ·

2018/09/03

We bring the latest in health news. With the news that Universiti Malaya is stopping its Bachelor of Pharmacy undergraduate programme, we speak to Amrahi bin Buang, President of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society on what this move means to the development of the pharmacy profession in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:49

Health News Digest: Do We Need A Soda Tax?

Health & Living ·

2018/09/03

We bring the latest in health news. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the government is considering implementing a soda tax to reduce sugar consumption. Will this reduce diabetes rates or will it just give us gas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:37

Health News Digest: Criminalising Suicide?

Health & Living ·

2018/09/03

We bring the latest in health news. Deputy Women, Community and Family Development Minister Hannah Yeoh said suicide should be decriminalised. We look at whether the law to punish people for attempting suicide is archaic.*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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46:29

LGBT Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2018/08/29

The LGBT community in Malaysia has come under attack in recent weeks, from having their rights questioned to being individually targeted and physically assaulted. In response, members of the LGBT community have said that they are only seeking equal rights as Malaysians. We look at one of the areas in which stigma and discrimination can have severe and lasting impact: healthcare for the LGBT community. What happens when morality colours medical professionalism and ethics?See omnystudio.com/listener

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31:17

Sports-Related Ankle Injuries

Health & Living ·

2018/08/28

Considering how much weight they have to support, your ankles may seem almost fragile in comparison. What makes up the ankle joints and how do they serve us in our daily functions? Dr Yeap Ewe Juan, Consultant Orthopedic, Foot and Ankle Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre joins us to discuss ankle injuries, particularly those related to sporting activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

Common Concerns #4: BCG and Vitamins

Health & Living ·

2018/08/27

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, we tackle the BCG vaccine and over-vitamisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:19

Health News Digest: Rabies On The Rise

Health & Living ·

2018/08/27

We bring the latest in health news. Last Wednesday, a 44-year-old man died of rabies encephalitis, the 12th person to have succumbed to the disease in Sarawak since an epidemic was declared on June 30 last year. We look at the spread of rabies-infected areas in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:04

Health News Digest: Is Coconut Oil ‘Pure Poison’?

Health & Living ·

2018/08/27

We bring the latest in health news. According to Karin Michels, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan school of public health, coconut oil is ‘pure poison’ and one of the worst foods you can eat. Michels’ lecture, which is available on YouTube in its original German language and was translated by Business Insider, has been viewed more than 1 million times. We revisit the coconut oil debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:10

Doctor in the House: Where Are The Neurosurgeons?

Health & Living ·

2018/08/24

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. At the recent World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Symposia 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye announced that Malaysia is experiencing a shortage of neurosurgical services. Assoc Prof Dr Hari Chandran Thambinayagam, consultant neurosurgeon and President of Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia, joins Dr George Lee to discuss the challenges of

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45:39

Why Is My Child Struggling In School (Part 2):...

Health & Living ·

2018/08/23

Continuing the conversation on how children learn, we talk to consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi, about identifying specific learning disabilities. We explore how early interventions and the right therapies can make a difference.Click here for part oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:08

Is Malaysia Ready for Social Health Insurance?

Health & Living ·

2018/08/21

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced that the Health Ministry is at the final stage of discussions to implement an insurance scheme for the B40, which will be announced in Budget 2019. Earlier this month, we spoke to Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye to get more details on the scheme. We sit down with Prof Dato' Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Professor of Health Economics and Public Health Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, to explore whether social health insurance is a viable

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