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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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33:43

A Sense of Time

Health & Living ·

2017/10/26

The concept of time can be tricky even for adults, so how much can we expect from the kids? Do they appreciate birthdays and weekends the way we do? Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan explains how children typically develop a sense of time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:41

Breast Cancer Care

Health & Living ·

2017/10/25

This breast cancer awareness month, we explore game changers in the field of breast cancer treatment, education, care and support. Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre and Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, join us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:56

Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology

Health & Living ·

2017/10/24

Although laparoscopic surgery in the ob-gyn practice has been in existence for over 30 years, many women are still unaware of its benefits, and it is frequently perceived as a dangerous and risky procedure. Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr S Selva addresses the many myths surrounding the procedure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:50

Health News Digest: Bogus Medicine

Health & Living ·

2017/10/23

We bring the latest in health news. This week, we discuss fake dentist, botched gold thread skin rejuvenation, and an elaborate cancer cure hoax. Dr Law Yao Hua (not a medical doctor) joins Health & Living producer Tina Carmillia in breaking down these stories with expert opinions from Dr Ruban Nathan, Chairman of the Cosmetic Board of the National Dermatology Society; Dr Noraini Alwi, President of the Malaysian Association of Orthodontists; and Dr Philip George, Consultant Psychiatrist. -- 0:00

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46:09

Doctor in the House: World Sight Day

Health & Living ·

2017/10/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. World Sight Day is on October 12th, and we speak to Dr Muiz Mahyuddin about what the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology is doing to address eye health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:05

Brain Waves #8: Genome Editing

Health & Living ·

2017/10/19

In the eight installment of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar explains genome editing and what it means in terms of our future healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:04

Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccine in Southeast Asia

Health & Living ·

2017/10/17

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide, killing 250,000 people yearly. This health burden can be removed, because we have a vaccine for the human papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer. Yet only three countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia and Laos, have implemented the vaccines. What obstacles stop the rest of our neighbours from implementing HPV vaccination?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:52

Health News Digest: Growing Up in the City

Health & Living ·

2017/10/16

We bring the latest in health news. This week, join us for a recap of the Health & Living Jr 2017 event. We share your thoughts on how city life affects the kids, and what it takes to raise happy, healthy, resilient children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Women Better Protected Against Heart Disease Than Men

Health & Living ·

2017/10/13

The Director of the Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations at University of Guelph talks about her recent study into why heart disease generally develops later in women than in men. She and her team found that female hormones protect the female heart during the sleep-wake cycle. This study paves the way into better understanding how shift work and jet lag can affect heart disease risks, and how treatment for heart disease could differ between the sexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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41:13

Dr in the House: Nutrition for the Obese

Health & Living ·

2017/10/13

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him to talk about nutrition for the obese and making the right switch to a healthier diet is Mary Easaw, IJN’s Senior Manager of Dietetics and Food Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:01

Stem Cell in Medicine

Health & Living ·

2017/10/12

Stem cells have been touted as the future of medicine, but how exactly? What are its current and potential uses? Sunway Medical Centre’s Dato' Dr Chang Kian Meng, Consultant Haematologist shares the latest on stem cell medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:46

Kawasaki Disease

Health & Living ·

2017/10/11

From carpet-cleaning chemicals to seasonal winds from Central Asia, the causes of Kawasaki Disease remain a mystery to this day. It is a rare but potentially serious illness that is notoriously tough to diagnose. Recently, the Singapore Medical Council suspended a paediatrician for failing to diagnose the disease, raising concerns that doctors may resort to practicing defensive medicine. We speak to Dr Hung Liang Choo, paediatrician, and Sharon Palani, medico legal expert, on the ins and outs of the

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38:17

World Mental Health Day 2017

Health & Living ·

2017/10/10

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th every year. The focus this year is mental health in the workplace. How does mental health affect productivity? And how can employers support better mental health?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:22

Cancer Genetics

Health & Living ·

2017/10/09

Genetics is driving precision medicine, which is targeted prevention and treatment to the right people at the right time. However, genetic medicine is still lacking in Asia compared to the West. Professor Gareth Evans highlight the genetics and psychosocial aspects of hereditary cancer. Joining him is the CEO of Cancer Research Malaysia, Prof Teo Soo Hwang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

The Genetics of Body Clock

Health & Living ·

2017/10/06

The 2017 Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine went to three geneticists, Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young, who carried out studies on understanding the circadian rhythm, which may affect our risks of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:33

Doctor in the House: Negligence and Malpractices

Health & Living ·

2017/10/06

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Dhinesh Bhaskaran to talk about patients’ and doctors’ rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:53

Breast Cancer

Health & Living ·

2017/10/05

Breast cancer is a leading killer of Malaysian women with about 5000 new cases every year. Half of the women diagnosed are below 50 years old. With a consultant breast and endocrine surgeon in the studio with us, we will discuss the roles of screening, surgery and supplements in preventing and treating breast cancer. Also, what are the options for reconstructive surgery?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:52

Project Happiness

Health & Living ·

2017/10/04

A proponent of positive psychology, Clinical Psychologist Paul J introduces us to Project Happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:17

Health News Digest: Paralympians

Health & Living ·

2017/10/02

We discuss the latest in health news. Being an athlete is no easy task, but becoming a paralympian can be even more challenging. With the recent increase in media coverage of multi-sport paralympic events including the Invictus Games and the 9th Asean Para Games, Chua Ern Teck and Tina Carmillia uncover the process of disability sport classification, and how physical activity is becoming more accessible to all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:27

Voice and Speaking Issues

Health & Living ·

2017/09/28

We often take our voice for granted, until we start noticing changes to its quality or pitch. Sunway Medical Centre’s Speech-Language and Swallowing Therapist, Nurul Hidayah Dean Kamarudin, and Specialist Speech-Language Therapist, Cecilia Santiago, describe some of the common voice and speaking issues, and the therapy and management available to address them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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