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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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41:32

Is Your Child’s Stomach Ache Caused by Stress?

Health & Living ·

2018/05/30

Does your child constantly complain of a stomach ache because he/she doesn’t want to go to school? Consultant paediatric gastroenterologist Prof Dato' Dr Christopher Boey Chiong Meng helps us to understand stress-related gastrointestinal problems in children and when they require medical attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:35

Nipah Virus

Health & Living ·

2018/05/28

Twenty years ago, a mysterious disease caused young, healthy farm workers in Malaysia to fall seriously ill. A team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya worked around the clock to finally identify the deadly Nipah virus. Prof Dr Wong Kum Thong, a member of the UM investigation team, joins the show today to discuss the new cases of the Nipah virus reported in India. He also served as a World Health Organisation consultant for the Nipah outbreak in Bangladesh in 2004.See omnystudio.com/listener

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46:29

Doctor in the House: Healthcare and Research in the...

Health & Living ·

2018/05/25

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Prof Dato' Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, and Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, CEO of Cancer Research Malaysia join Dr George to offer their perspectives on what direction healthcare policy and research should take under the new Health Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:54

Pneumococcal Vaccine: Will the New Government Keep...

Health & Living ·

2018/05/23

Pakatan Harapan’s manifesto for GE14 promised to provide compulsory pneumococcal vaccination to all children below two years old under the National Immunisation Programme (NIP). For paediatricians who have been fighting for this since 2005, the goal finally seems to be within reach. Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, consultant paediatrician and neonatologist, explains how the value of lives saved justifies the cost of the vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:05

Social Media-Free Parenting

Health & Living ·

2018/05/22

How many times have you seen families in restaurants, where the parents and children are all glued to their mobile phones? Are we so addicted to social media that we no longer talk to our children? Clinical psychologist Alex Lui explores the effects of social media use on family relationships. Michelle Lim offers a parent’s perspective of quitting social media in order to spend more quality time with her children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

Health News Digest: Is Indelible Ink Inedible?

Health & Living ·

2018/05/21

We bring the latest in health news. After the roller-coaster ride otherwise known as the 14th General Election, we look at the chemical composition of indelible ink and its potential effects on the body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:58

Health News Digest: Post-Election Fever

Health & Living ·

2018/05/21

We bring the latest in health news. After the roller-coaster ride otherwise known as the 14th General Election, we discuss how old is “too old” for a country’s leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

16:40

Health News Digest: Welcome, Minister

Health & Living ·

2018/05/21

We bring the latest in health news. After the roller-coaster ride otherwise known as the 14th General Election, we welcome the newest Minister of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:11

Doctor in the House: Impotent But Not Incompetent

Health & Living ·

2018/05/18

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr George is joined by consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran, and consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin, to discuss why age should not slow anyone down, after Malaysia elected a 93-year-old Prime Minister in the recent 14th General Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:47

Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation –...

Health & Living ·

2018/05/17

In Part 4 of 4, clinical oncologist Dr Christina Lai joins cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan and occupational health specialist Dr Anza Elias of Sunway Medical Centre, on a panel discuss the latest in lung cancer management and why it’s never too late to quit smoking. This show is part 4 of a series on lung health. Listen to the other shows here: Part 1: Lung Health #1: The Smoker's Lungs Part 2: Lung Health #2: The Smoke Signals Part 3: Lung Health #3: Nipping it in the Bud Part

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31:45

Monitoring Your Child’s Growth

Health & Living ·

2018/05/16

How do you monitor your child’s growth? Do you regularly bring your child to the clinic to be measured, or just make some markings on the wall every now and then? Consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Azriyanti binti Anuar Zaini joins us to tell us more about the Malaysian Paediatric Association’s ‘Get Growth on Track’ campaign, which encourages parents to seek proper growth assessment for their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:06

Lung Health #3: Nipping It In The Bud

Health & Living ·

2018/05/16

In Part 3 of 4, occupational health specialist Dr Anza Elias of Sunway Medical Centre introduces us to smoking cessation.This show is part 4 of a series on lung health. Listen to the other shows here: Part 1:Lung Health #1: The Smoker's LungsPart 2: Lung Health #2: The Smoke SignalsPart 3:Lung Health #3: Nipping it in the BudPart 4:Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation - It's Never Too LateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

Lung Health #2: The Smoke Signals

Health & Living ·

2018/05/15

In Part 2 of 4, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan of Sunway Medical Centre elaborates on the early signs of lung cancer. This show is part 4 of a series on lung health. Listen to the other shows here: Part 1: Lung Health #1: The Smoker's LungsPart 2: Lung Health #2: The Smoke SignalsPart 3: Lung Health #3: Nipping it in the BudPart 4: Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation - It's Never Too LateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:04

Lung Health #1: The Smoker’s Lungs

Health & Living ·

2018/05/14

In Part 1 of 4, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan of Sunway Medical Centre explains how smoking affects the lungs. This show is part 4 of a series on lung health. Listen to the other shows here: Part 1:Lung Health #1: The Smoker's Lungs Part 2: Lung Health #2: The Smoke Signals Part 3: Lung Health #3: Nipping it in the Bud Part 4: Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation - It's Never Too Late See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:37

Brain Waves #14: Jumping Genes

Health & Living ·

2018/05/14

Nature versus nurture: The perennial debate on whether the genes or the environment matter more in a person’s characteristics. But a new study by Salk Institute published in the journal Science suggests an intriguing connection between the two. Scientists report that the type of mothering a female mouse provides her pups actually changes their DNA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:13

Mental Health and Authority

Health & Living ·

2018/05/08

Should people with mental health conditions hold positions of authority, such as public office or leadership posts? Does depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder preclude you from being an effective leader? Consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Health News Digest: Boy Undergoes Five-Organ Transplant

Health & Living ·

2018/05/07

We bring the latest in health news. With the theme ‘Transplant Tales’, we discuss recent news reports about the first child in the UK to undergo a five-organ transplant in a single procedure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:44

Health News Digest: Frenchman Gets ‘Third Face’ in...

Health & Living ·

2018/05/07

We bring the latest in health news. With the theme ‘Transplant Tales’, we discuss recent news reports about a Frenchman with neurofibromatosis 1, who has undergone two face transplants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:50

Health News Digest: Keeping Livers ‘Alive’ Increases...

Health & Living ·

2018/05/07

We bring the latest in health news. With the theme ‘Transplant Tales’, we discuss recent news reports about how keeping livers ‘warm and alive’ with normothermic perfusion increases the chances of transplantation success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:49

Doctor in the House: Access to Hepatitis C Treatment

Health & Living ·

2018/05/04

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Jean-Michel Piedagnel, Head of South-East Asia Liaison Office, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi), and Chee Yoke Ling, Third World Network Director, join Dr George to discuss the development around access to Hepatitis C treatment in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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