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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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34:33

Is Every Emotion A Mental Health Label?

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2026/04/01

What happens when every emotion is treated as an illness, or given a mental health label? Do we risk becoming a society that cannot accept the messiness of normal, daily emotions, and end up burdening the mental healthcare system? We speak to Esther Chu, a registered and licensed counsellor, about finding the balance between increasing mental health awareness, and over-pathologising ordinary feelings.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:28

Why Are Younger Adults Being Diagnosed With...

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2026/03/31

Colorectal cancer used to be most common among adults over the age of 50, but things are changing. With more cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in young adults, what explains this change and should we all be alarmed? We unpack this with consultant colorectal and general surgeon Dr Khong Tak Loon and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Winnie Ng from Subang Jaya Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:16

Are Weight Loss Drugs Changing Body Positivity?

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2026/03/30

Thin is back in vogue, but this time not due to diet culture but a quick fix from a drug. With GLP-1 drugs - or what some might colloquially refer to as weight loss drugs - booming in popularity, how are these drugs and the bodies of celebrities who are on it changing our body image ideals? Is the body positivity movement losing hard-earned ground? We speak to social psychologist Prof Dr Viren Swami from Anglia Ruskin University to share what he’s observed from years of studying body image.Image

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42:34

How To Build A Habit Of Exercising (Sustainably)

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2026/03/27

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another question to ask: what motivates people to exercise? Is it just about cheaper gym memberships or something more? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by yoga instructor

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40:08

World Down Syndrome Day: Together Against Loneliness

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2026/03/26

For many people with Down syndrome and their families, loneliness is a common experience, especially when children are excluded from play and education settings, and families are isolated and feel cut off from support. We mark World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March by giving those in the community a space to share how society can come together against loneliness and provide real inclusion for people with Down syndrome.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:40

Beyond The Diagnosis #37: Went For Colonoscopy On A...

Health & Living ·

2026/03/25

What made Tengku Nazeehah decide to go for a colonoscopy, even though she had no symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea, bloody stools or stomach pain? Till today, she can’t explain it, but has no regrets because it detected the cancer that had been growing silently in her colon. She shares her positive outlook on being a colorectal cancer survivor, ostomate and patient navigator. From 31 March, CORUM Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia will be rolling out self-test kits nationwide

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32:11

Because Feelings Matter #49: “I Practice Gratitude...

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2026/03/24

Can you find something to be grateful for every day? For more than 10 years, practising gratitude every day helped Caleen Chua stay away from spiralling negative feelings like depression and loneliness. On ‘Because Feelings Matter’, the founder of Yoga For Mums shares about how she coped with bullying in her adolescence, episodes of depression, and a health scare, through yoga, mindfulness and gratitude. Find out more about Yoga For Mums’ two-day retreat, ENLIVEN Women, happening from 23rd to 24th

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45:04

Humans of Healthcare: The Anatomist

Health & Living ·

2026/03/19

Anatomy is a field of study that is thousands of years old, tracing back to ancient Egypt. But it was the work of Andreas Vesalius dissecting human bodies in the 16th century that revolutionised the study of anatomy. Fast forward to today, how much about what we know of the human body has changed? What does an anatomist do? To find out, on this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to anatomist Dr Lakshmi Selvaratnam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:50

Scaling A Mountain For Cancer Costs

Health & Living ·

2026/03/18

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only the disease and the rigorous treatment that they have to deal with, but also the financial burden. They have to navigate medical bills, employment issues and income loss, and they often have to do it on their own. We speak to Prof Dr Adlinda bt Alip, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, and Koh Swee Khim, a breast cancer survivor, about the financial burden that cancer patients face. Prof Adlinda and Swee Khim will

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49:58

Mind Matters: University Students Navigating The...

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2026/03/17

Local universities in Malaysia have just begun their second semesters, and students are feeling the pressure of dealing with higher education and living away from home. We speak to Dr Nicole Chen, a registered counsellor and founder/clinical director of a private counselling centre, about how families can support university students in navigating this transition while managing their mental well-being. And we feature this month’s impact story, which is about how Raynuha Mahadevan, a UKM lecturer, is

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31:45

Understanding Healthcare Needs Of Orang Asli In Rural...

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2026/03/16

When family medicine specialist Dr Karen Christelle sees a patient from the Orang Asli communities of rural Perak, she has to look at more than just numbers and tests. The Orang Asli are not a homogenous group, and each community or village has different needs, mindsets and attitudes towards their health. We look at some of the main health challenges faced by the Orang Asli of rural Perak, and dive into how family medicine specialists and primary care providers address these issues.Image Credit:

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37:59

The Manosphere Is Pushing Testosterone Supplements...

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2026/03/13

Boys and young men are seeing social media influencers pushing the idea of testosterone as a marker of being “real men”. We explore why these narratives of toxic masculinity are dangerous, from the medical and psychological perspectives.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:48

Public Health: Obesity And Family Care

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2026/03/12

Last year, the Health Minister announced that MOH is establishing 10 primary health clinics with integrated clinical obesity management. With obesity increasingly being recognised as a complex and chronic disease, we explore what difference it could make when it comes under the care of family medicine specialists, at the primary care level.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:16

Protecting Newborns From RSV

Health & Living ·

2026/03/11

When a newborn baby’s cough and runny nose could quickly turn into breathing trouble, prevention matters. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common infection that can be especially severe in babies, particularly in the first few months of life. On the show, we speak to Dr Muniswaran Ganeshan, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, to find out how protection from severe RSV illness can begin even during a mother’s pregnancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:25

Strong vs Swole: What Building Muscle & Strength...

Health & Living ·

2026/03/10

How would you define strength? Is it just about chasing defined muscles and sculpted physiques? We speak to consultant sports medicine physician Dr Arvin Raj and personal trainer Anna Rina, both with experiences in bodybuilding and powerlifting, on whether the goal is to be strong or look swole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:48

Ask A Gynaecologist: Ladies, A Guide To The Checkups...

Health & Living ·

2026/03/09

Ladies, how often do you put off getting your health screenings done because there’s just too much else that takes priority? Do you know which tests you need and how often you’ll need them? In conjunction with International Women’s Day (8 March), we ask consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin all you need to know about the check ups you need.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:36

Why Women Are Invisible In Healthcare AI Tools

Health & Living ·

2026/03/06

We know there is a problem with female representation in the tech industry. But what happens when women seem to be invisible even in the technology itself? In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March, we look at the gender gap in the fastest-growing area of healthcare technology today: AI systems and tools.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:46

Help! My Child’s Nose Is Chronically Blocked

Health & Living ·

2026/03/05

An extremely common nasal-related problem that affects children is a blocked and stuffy nose. These persistent symptoms can be very frustrating and parents are often going from doctor to doctor to find a solution for their children. We speak to a consultant ENT surgeon Dr Lim Wye Keat to find out what the science says about the various therapies to help children with symptoms of a chronically blocked nose or snoring.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:45

Are We Ready For ChatGPT Health?

Health & Living ·

2026/03/04

According to OpenAI, more than 230 million people ask its chatbot questions about their health and wellbeing every week. Are you one of them? Open AI has introduced ChatGPT Health, while Anthropic has launched Claude for Healthcare, to analyse your health information and give you advice. How much can we trust the information from generative AI? How will this evolution affect people’s healthcare decisions and practices, and is this trend for the better or worse?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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43:11

Healthy Ageing: Why Our Ageing Strategy Must Be...

Health & Living ·

2026/03/03

As Malaysia’s ageing population grows, we’re seeing the government and policymakers being more proactive when it comes to our ageing strategy. From the 13th Malaysia Plan to the National Ageing Blueprint as well as the Malaysia Care Strategic Framework and Action Plan, plans are being put into motion to prioritise the needs of an ageing population. But ageing is not gender-neutral. So do these plans adequately account for that? Ahead of International Women’s Day, we unpack why a gender lens matters

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