x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

health & fitness

All Episodes

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.

en-US

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

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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.

en-US

10:00

Health News Digest: Medical Marijuana Not For Sleep...

Health & Living ·

2018/04/30

We bring the latest in health news. This week's theme is 'Nocturnes' and we’re dissecting the position statement by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that medical marijuana should not be used to treat sleep apnoea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:33

Health News Digest: Billion-Dollar Sleep Industry

Health & Living ·

2018/04/30

We bring the latest in health news. This week's theme is 'Nocturnes' and we speak to Matt Armitage for an insight into the billion-dollar business of sleep aids, ranging from smart mattresses to sleep robots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:18

Health News Digest: Night Owls Die Early

Health & Living ·

2018/04/30

We bring the latest in health news. This week's theme is 'Nocturnes' and we’re looking at a study showing that night owls (late sleepers) die earlier than morning larks (early risers).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

49:00

Autism: The Teenage Years

Health & Living ·

2018/04/26

Children with autism spectrum disorder grow up to become adults like any other children. Along the way, they face challenges that the adolescent years bring, both physically and psychologically. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, as well as Learning and Behaviour Consultant Intan Miranti share what parents can expect during these potentially turbulent, but meaningful years with their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:29

World Malaria Day: Ready to Beat Malaria

Health & Living ·

2018/04/25

You may think of malaria as a disease from our colonial past, but it is still well in our midst today. In 2016, there were 216 million cases of malaria worldwide, causing over 400,000 deaths. In conjunction with World Malaria Day today, Prof Datin Dr Indra Vythilingam from the Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya, tells us about the progress made in fighting this disease and new challenges that have arisen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:19

Be Fit Malaysians #3: Tennis Elbow

Health & Living ·

2018/04/24

Roger Federer is 36 years old and still dominates the world rankings in tennis, but he’s an anomaly in the tennis world. Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Garbiñe Muguruza who all used to occupy the top spots in the sport are facing a series of troubling injuries and mid-match retirements. Is the long tennis season to blame as the injuries continue to mount? Or could it be technology’s fault?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:15

Health News Digest: Flesh Eating Ulcers in Victoria

Health & Living ·

2018/04/23

We bring the latest in health news. This week's theme is 'The Bugs in Our Bodies' and we find out why flesh-eating ulcers are terrorising Victoria. We also discuss why the Buruli ulcer is named after a county in Uganda, when the disease is spreading fast in an Australian state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

15:10

Health News Digest: Monkey Malaria Found in Humans

Health & Living ·

2018/04/23

We bring the latest in health news. This week's theme is 'The Bugs in Our Bodies' and Law Yao Hua expands on his recent report published in Nature about a rare human outbreak of monkey malaria in Malaysia. We hear also a speech from WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in conjunction with World Malaria Day 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

3,803 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown