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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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38:16

Sharing Responsibility for Family Planning

Health & Living ·

2018/03/01

When it comes to family planning, women bear a disproportionate amount of the responsibility. There are very few male methods for family planning that are both practical and effective. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Helena Lim explores what’s on the horizon for safer and better family planning methods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:13

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Health & Living ·

2018/02/28

Did you know that if you have diabetes, you are more likely to develop coronary heart disease than someone without diabetes? Learn how to control your blood sugar and make the right lifestyle changes for better heart health from consultant physician and cardiologist Dr Zubin Othman Ibrahim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:05

Rare Disease Day 2018

Health & Living ·

2018/02/28

Rare diseases are conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 4,000 people. As there are over 6,000 known rare diseases, you may have encountered someone with a rare disease, without realising it. To commemorate Rare Disease Day today, Dato' Hatijah Ayob, President of the Malaysian Rare Disorders Society, and Dr Winnie Ong Pei Tee, Clinical Geneticist from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, discuss more about these little-known diseases. They are also joined by Maizan Mohd Salleh, former president of KL and Selangor

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35:07

Living with Tourette’s

Health & Living ·

2018/02/27

Tourette’s is a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocal sounds, called tics. People with Tourette’s are often the subject of jokes or bullying. The condition is still misunderstood and even feared by many. Dr Lim Shen-Yang, consultant neurologist and Professor of Medicine from the University of Malaya, helps us to demystify this condition. Ann and Lee Ching share their experience living with Tourette’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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44:41

Health News Digest: What Lurks in the Dark

Health & Living ·

2018/02/26

We bring the latest in health news. On the back of the Larry Nassar scandal, we revisit how to talk to kids about who can touch whom, where and when, with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan. We also explore how sleepless children wear out parents and find solutions for bedwetting and bladder control with consultant urologist Dr George Lee, especially if students are not allowed to use the toilet during class. -- 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Sleepless child, worn out parents

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45:03

Doctor in the House: Cleaning Products Affect Lungs...

Health & Living ·

2018/02/23

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Your lungs are the pathway through which many pollutants enter your body. Do you know what you are exposing your lungs to? Consultant respiratory physicians Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan and Dr Helmy Haja Mydin join Dr George Lee to discuss recent research developments on lung health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:59

Be Fit Malaysians #1: Bike Sharing

Health & Living ·

2018/02/21

With the rise in bike-sharing services and the opening of more bike lanes in Klang Valley, more people can cycle to nearby locations without much hassle. But does one size fit all? Professional cyclists will tell you that you need the right bike setup for your physique, so, does the bike sharing model create healthier commuters, or will it create future injuries? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh lends his medical opinion on the subject while athlete and indoor cycling instructor

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43:55

Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy

Health & Living ·

2018/02/20

For the longest time, children with cerebral palsy were referred to as “spastic”. While this term has medical origins, it has also taken on a derogatory meaning. As a result, cerebral palsy is still misunderstood by many. Dr Chern Phei Ming, a rehabilitation physician from the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, explains more about the condition, while Sarini Bujang shares her experiences and challenges in bringing up a child with CP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:23

Health News Digest: Read the Fine Print

Health & Living ·

2018/02/19

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Tee Shiao Eek and Juliet Jacobs join Tina Carmillia to discuss home births and doulas, following the death of a baby born in an unassisted birth in Johor. They read the nutrition labels of several food products, including Milo, to see what all the fuss is about; and finally they discuss whether they would take a blood test that could identify Alzheimer's disease. -- 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Milo and nutrition labels (Source: Asian Correspondent) 14:44 -

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34:55

Hikers’ Safety

Health & Living ·

2018/02/15

In 2016, an Australian, who was on a solo hike in the Mulu National Park, went missing and was found six days later, injured and disoriented. Last year, a hiker was missing for seven days in Broga Hill, Semenyih and separately, a couple of international students went missing for a day in the same hill. This year, two Singaporeans went missing hiking Gunung Pulai for several days before being found. Safety when hiking is something that many people take for granted, while others over-prepare. And how

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10:39

Hand & Microsurgery

Health & Living ·

2018/02/14

Common conditions that affect the hand include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and tendinitis, which can make simple tasks like buttoning a shirt or brushing teeth rather difficult. Consultant Hand and Microsurgeon Dato’ Dr Rashdeen Fazwi Muhammad Nawawi of ParkCity Medical Centre shares some of the common hand injuries he deals with, and when you should seek medical intervention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:32

Public Health #2: Palliative Care – How Can We Do...

Health & Living ·

2018/02/14

As a society, we don’t like to talk about death. As a result, we dismiss palliative care as “only for the dying”. But with the right public health approach to palliative care, we can improve the quality of life among a significant proportion of the population who are living longer with chronic non-communicable diseases. Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, and Dr Ednin Hamzah, CEO of Hospis Malaysia, will review the palliative care services that

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24:41

Psychiatry Series: Loneliness

Health & Living ·

2018/02/13

You may say “I feel lonely” at times, but did you realise that loneliness is more than just a feeling? Research shows that loneliness is a health risk and may possibly be a component in psychiatric conditions. Consultant psychiatrist Professor Andrew Law delves into the complex issue of loneliness and its impact on mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:33

Health News Digest: Back to School

Health & Living ·

2018/02/12

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Tee Shiao Eek and Law Yao Hua join Tina Carmillia to speak to consultant psychiatrist Dr Philip George and registered counsellor Carole Chung about the role of mental health professionals in schools. They also speak to nutritionist Dr Tee E Siong,William Huee from the Association of School Canteen Operators of Malaysia, and Chung Shan Yong of the Malaysia Foodstuffs and Toys Merchant' Association on the ban on unhealthy food in school canteens; before

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4:56

Health and Education

Health & Living ·

2018/02/09

The field of public health recognises education as a social determinant of health and an indicator of well-being. A recent report, by Princeton University economists made the stakes clear: Men and women who haven’t been to college live shorter, less healthy lives, and are losing ground compared with college graduates. To help us understand the link between education and health is consultant clinical psychologist Paul J.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:06

Doctor in the House: Inequalities in Cancer Care

Health & Living ·

2018/02/09

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining the conversation is Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, to discuss this year’s World Cancer Day, observed on February 4th, with a focus on the inequalities in cancer care, which is causing a high number of unnecessary deaths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:04

Brain Waves #12: DNA 101

Health & Living ·

2018/02/08

What are genes? What really is DNA? Genetics is not as straightforward as some people think. Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar brings us back to the basics of the science of genetics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:13

Transnasal Gastro Endoscopy

Health & Living ·

2018/02/07

An endoscopy is normally carried out to view inside the body. And many of us have heard of horror stories about undergoing endoscopy: the gag reflex, the pain and just the overall unpleasant experience. But that could change. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Phrabhjot Singh Sidhu explains why transnasal gastro endoscopy could improve patients’ experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:10

Atrial Fibrillation

Health & Living ·

2018/02/07

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that is very common. It becomes more common in the elderly population. On top of that over 25% patients with AF have no symptoms. However, AF increases your risk of stroke by five times. Dr Jaspal Taggar of the University of Nottingham, UK, studies how AF is diagnosed, and shares his views on how to improve AF diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:33

The AI Frontier in Orthopaedics

Health & Living ·

2018/02/06

Ever wondered how sprinting affects your muscles or what those weekend golfing sessions do to your knees? Artificial intelligence has great promise in the area of orthopaedics, opening up new technologies for us to understand the mechanism of injuries. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh braves this new frontier in his field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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