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Rehab in Palliative Care

Health & Living ·

2025/09/26

When someone is diagnosed with a life-limiting disease, palliative care is important to help patients live with good quality of life. Rehab therapy can play a role in helping patients with issues like pain, lack of mobility or loss of function, to support patients in being as active as possible, even if their illness progresses. Consultant rehabilitation physician Dr Intan Sabrina joins us to talk about the role of rehab therapy in palliative care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:24

Will Budget 2026 Include the Needs of Neurodivergent...

Health & Living ·

2025/09/25

Every child deserves the chance to thrive — but not every child has the same start or opportunities. For some families, that means navigating the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child, including therapies, education and social support. As Budget 2026 approaches, what investments are needed to strengthen early childhood intervention and support for neurodivergent children? Today, we hear from the National Early Childhood Intervention Council on what they hope to see.Brought to you by Mah Sing

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38:07

Ask A Doctor: Your Eyes and Vision

Health & Living ·

2025/09/24

In our monthly Ask A Doctor segment, we speak to consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon Dr Kenneth Fong about common questions you have about your vision and eye health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:10

Because Feelings Matter #45: When A Dream Job Turned...

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2025/09/23

Imagine being bullied at the workplace, where you’re shouted at, and humiliated by, your boss on a daily basis. Cheryl tolerated this for several months, in a workplace where such behaviour had been normalised, until she realised the job wasn’t worth sacrificing her dignity and mental health for. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Cheryl describes the toxic work environment she had to endure, and the journey of self-awareness that led her to step away for her own mental well-being. (Note:

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26:27

Sport Climbing & Bouldering - Is It For Everyone?

Health & Living ·

2025/09/22

The popularity of indoor climbing and bouldering has surged in recent years, and gyms are popping up across our capital city. But how much of it is a social activity vs serious sport? Is it for everyone and how dangerous is it? We speak to climbing coach Grace Loo and consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:56

Sport Climbing & Bouldering - Is It For Everyone?

Health & Living ·

2025/09/22

The popularity of indoor climbing and bouldering has surged in recent years, and gyms are popping up across our capital city. But how much of it is a social activity vs serious sport? Is it for everyone and how dangerous is it? We speak to climbing coach Grace Loo and consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:48

Ouch! Kidney Stones Again?

Health & Living ·

2025/09/19

Did you know that you could have stones in your kidneys for years without knowing it? Is this dangerous and how do we identify them? We find out more about kidney stones, how they are removed, and is there anything we can do to prevent them from coming back again.Image Credit: Wikimedia CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:01

Mind Matters: When Vulnerable Children Are Bullied

Health & Living ·

2025/09/18

Malaysia has one of the highest rates of bullying in schools, compared with 44 other countries worldwide. We explore how bullying affects children in vulnerable situations, such as those from low-income or dysfunctional families, or those who are stateless, and how it leaves scars on children’s psychological and emotional well-being. Anum Sofea Muhamad Fadzli, Clinical Psychologist from Thrive Well, and Felicia Yoon, Co-Founder of Arus Academy, join us for this conversation.Image Credit:

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42:45

Finally, A National Rare Disease Policy - So What’s...

Health & Living ·

2025/09/17

The Ministry of Health recently unveiled the long-awaited National Rare Disease Policy, which is aimed at improving access to care for people living with rare diseases at every point in their lives. How does it live up to expectations? What are the gaps that remain? And how can the upcoming Budget 2026 play a part in ensuring that the policy is turned into action? We speak to Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, President of the Malaysia Rare Disorders Society, and Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, a consultant

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47:23

When Companion Chatbots Become Therapists

Health & Living ·

2025/09/12

People - adults and children - are turning to AI chatbots to talk about their mental health and how they’re feeling. But is this as harmless as it seems when in some cases, people are pushed to psychosis or even suicide? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam and CEO of Content Forum Malaysia Mediha Mahmood to dive into the dark truths of people turning to bots for advice and what guardrails are needed.If you are in need of emotional

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34:36

Public Health: The Neglect of Fungal Infections

Health & Living ·

2025/09/11

You may brush off having thrush or ringworm as just a simple fungal infection. However, fungal infections are on the rise as a serious public health concern, and we aren’t paying enough attention to treating them. This year, the World Health Organization published its first-ever report addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases. On the Public Health show, we speak to Clinical Microbiologist Dr Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, to understand the serious impact

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28:27

Healthy Ageing: Substance Use Disorders Among Older...

Health & Living ·

2025/09/10

Substance use disorders are often already challenging to manage, so what happens when the person who needs help is an older adult, potentially with cognitive issues or even multiple comorbidities? In this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant psychiatrist Dr Azhar Salleh to find out why we need to tackle the stigma on substance use disorders among older adults and what's most important when it comes to supporting our loved ones.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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44:10

Humans of Healthcare: The (Female) Urologist

Health & Living ·

2025/09/09

Does a urologist only treat urinary problems or male sexual health issues? On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we guide you through the type of care that urologists provide for both women and men, and why this is an important specialty within healthcare. Dr Siti Nur Masyithah Ma’arof, Consultant Urologist, also shares her unique perspective of being one of the few female urologists in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Best For Moms 2025 Panel 2: How To Raise...

Health & Living ·

2025/09/08

As parents, your No. 1 focus is probably your child’s education. But don’t forget that teaching children about financial literacy is also an important life skill they should learn. Listen for tips and strategies to raise financially-savvy children - how to teach them about spending, saving and securing money smarts.This is an edited replay of the first series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the theme “Best For Moms: A Forum For The Sisterhood”. This event is presented by FWD

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Best For Moms 2025 Panel 1: Health, Hormones &...

Health & Living ·

2025/09/08

Anxiety, brain fog, depression, stress, overstimulation - sound familiar, mummies? We got you - this is a safe space to share all the mental health issues that mothers struggle with. We’ll also talk about how to manage your hormones throughout the different phases of motherhood, like pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding, for better reproductive and sexual health.This is an edited replay of the first series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the theme “Best For Moms: A Forum For The

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41:43

Counsellor’s Corner: Bullying

Health & Living ·

2025/09/04

With more reports of bullying in schools, universities and even workplaces surfacing, we open up our Counsellor’s Corner to answer questions about the short- and long-term impact of bullying, as well as how to help someone who is being bullied.If you are in need of emotional support, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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40:56

Cancer Research: Highs and Lows

Health & Living ·

2025/09/03

Over the past decade, cancer research has delivered remarkable advances — from precision therapies and immunotherapy breakthroughs to improved survival for patients with breast, lung, colon, and prostate cancers. Yet the global picture remains uneven: many cancers remain under-researched, access to the latest treatments is often dictated by geography and income, and research is still largely shaped by Western priorities and populations. In this conversation with Cancer Research Malaysia, Dr

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Hospice Care Supports Patients and Caregivers

Health & Living ·

2025/09/02

Death is a difficult topic for most of us, yet it is an inevitable part of human life. For those diagnosed with terminal or life-limiting diseases, palliative and hospice care helps them navigate their illnesses with comfort. We speak with a caregiver and a hospice nurse to find out how the physical and psychosocial support helps patients and caregivers. as well as with Kasih Hospice Foundation to find out about the role it’s played over 20 years. Find out more about their Seasons of Life festival

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38:09

NCD Chronicles #31: A Senior Caring For Another...

Health & Living ·

2025/08/29

With a population that is ageing and increasingly burdened with non-communicable diseases, what happens when an older adult needs a full-time caregiver and that role is taken up by their spouse - also a senior themself? We speak to Monica Voon, who found herself in that situation after her husband was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome. She shares the challenges she faced in ensuring her husband’s needs and care were met, as well as how her own well-being was affected. We also hear from

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How Newborn Screening Helps SCID Families (And Other...

Health & Living ·

2025/08/28

You’ve probably heard of “bubble boy” or “bubble baby” disease, where a child diagnosed with it has to live in a germ-free, sterile and contained environment, because they’re extremely vulnerable to infectious diseases. The more accurate name is severe combined immunodeficiency disease or SCID, and children born with it often don’t survive past their first few years, especially if they’re undiagnosed or untreated. Here’s where newborn screening can play a vital role in picking up these cases early

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