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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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14:49

Adoption Laws

Health & Living ·

2016/11/28

On November 24th, Al Jazeera aired a documentary on 101 East about a baby-selling racket in Malaysia. After its broadcast, the country was left shock and shaken. The fact that there are adoption laws in the country means that there are legal means to adopt. But what are the gaps in the current law that some people would resort to unlawful means to adopt or give a child up for adoption?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:34

Asean Healthcare Systems

Health & Living ·

2016/11/28

The number of older persons in Asia-Pacific is expected to be more than 1.26 billion by 2050. Based on that, the burden of healthcare is expected to increase exponentially around the region. We discuss the policies and technologies needed to address the health concerns of an ageing population with Walter Van Kuijen of Royal Philips, the Netherlands, who was in Malaysia in June for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:47

Doctor in the House: Genetics and HIV

Health & Living ·

2016/11/25

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Resident Geneticist, Dr Arif Anwar, as they dissect news about genetics and HIV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:13

Occupied Children

Health & Living ·

2016/11/24

Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan returns for her monthly show, fresh off our BFM Health & Living Jr event. This month, she answers what’s on most parents’ minds: How do you keep children occupied, especially with the school holidays coming up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:18

Health News Digest: Kids Advancing Medicine

Health & Living ·

2016/11/22

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we find out if the kids are alright. From a 4-year-old whose 999 call saved her mother’s life, to a 10-year-old whose science project on stuffed animals and germs was published in a medical journal - it seems like the kids are fine. We also discuss if you would like to be cryogenically preserved; and if you don't mind growing old, there may be a video game for you that can also help dementia researchers. -- 0:51 - Four-year-old saves her

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32:14

Hospitals Beyond Boundaries

Health & Living ·

2016/11/21

What does a United Nation's Younger Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals do? The founder of Hospitals Beyond Boundaries, Dr Mohd Lutfi Fadil Lokman shares his success story and his vision of providing affordable healthcare to the underprivileged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:01

Doctor in the House: Universal Children's Day

Health & Living ·

2016/11/18

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Meera Sivasothy and Dr George Lee discuss how stress affects girls and boys differently, childhood obesity, and how to deal with kids with tech dependencies. They are joined by a panel of expert in psychiatry, paediatrics and tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:47

Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2016/11/17

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. In conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month, listen to our discussion with Sunway Medical Centre’s Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:06

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2016/11/16

Umrah pilgrims are being urged to take extra precautions after a spate of MERS cases in Saudi Arabia. It causes severe human infections resulting in high mortality and has demonstrated the ability to transmit between humans. We find out from the Health Ministry’s Head Of Disease Surveillance, Disease Control Division, Dr Wan Noraini Wan Mohamed Noor more about MERS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:28

Health News Digest: Natural Phenomena

Health & Living ·

2016/11/15

We discuss the latest in the health news. -- 0:23 - Phantom earthquakes 6:42 - Self-diagnosis and DIY treatment 13:38 - Thalassemia and genetic testing 21:38 - Supermoon and its effects on your healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:50

Being Sure About Being Healthy

Health & Living ·

2016/11/14

What if we use the principles of behavioural economics to change the way people think about their health? Psychologist Dr Alvin Ng and Head of AIA Vitality Tung Hsiao Ley believe that unhealthy behaviours can be changed if people were incentivised or rewarded to each time they engage in a healthy activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:51

Antimicrobial Resistance

Health & Living ·

2016/11/11

World Antibiotic Awareness Week is from 14-20 November 2016. Coordinator of One Health University Network Assoc Prof Dr Latiffah Hassan drops by for a chat about public awareness of the global antibiotic resistance and to encourage the responsible use of antibiotics. Dr Marzuki Zakaria from the Department of Veterinary Services and Dr Benedict Sim from the Health Ministry round up the panel discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:51

The Ear

Health & Living ·

2016/11/10

Are radio announcers more susceptible to ear infections and hearing loss? Should you be using earphones, headphones or wireless earbuds? What other functions do the ears perform anyway? Consultant ENT Specialist Dr Lim Wye Keat have the answers to all that, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:00

Should You See A Therapist or a Life Coach?

Health & Living ·

2016/11/09

Should you seek out a therapist, or would a life coach benefit you more? What’s the difference anyway? US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr Johnben Loy, who also practises Executive Life Coaching, breaks it down for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:54

Psychiatry Series: Phobias

Health & Living ·

2016/11/08

Have an irrational fear of clowns? Well, it’s no laughing matter. Coulrophobia is one of the most common phobias in adults. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George explains how phobias are developed and how you can manage yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:28

Death by Toxic Air

Health & Living ·

2016/11/04

Three hundred million of the world’s children live in areas with extreme air pollution, according to new research by Unicef. Children are uniquely vulnerable because their lungs and brains are still developing. Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Physician, Assoc Prof Dr Jessie Anne De Bruyne breaks down the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:09

Healthcare for Refugees

Health & Living ·

2016/11/03

Assistant Programme Officer (Health) for UNHCR Malaysia, Dr Susheela Balasundram joins Dr Junaidi Ismail to discuss the primary health care needs for refugees in Malaysia and where they can can receive affordable medical services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:55

Developing A Champion Sportsperson

Health & Living ·

2016/11/02

Want your child to be a star athlete? Find out how on this month's edition of sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh speaks about development of athletes from the ground up. He is joined by a former national and development coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:59

Text Neck

Health & Living ·

2016/11/01

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles. This month, we explore text neck, a modern spine ailment caused by looking down at your tech devices too frequently and for too long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:24

Exercise for the Obese

Health & Living ·

2016/10/31

Obese people should not exercise the same way fit people do. They face several challenges especially physically but also medically, for example, if they have existing diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Physical Trainer Karen Siah explains how she works with obese clients to get in shape without risking harm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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