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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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50:17

Doctor in the House: Needless Treatments

Health & Living ·

2016/10/28

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, he is joined by Dr Milton Lum to discuss whether they are guilty of prescribing unnecessary treatments to pacify their patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:03

Stigma and Medical Conditions

Health & Living ·

2016/10/27

What do mental health, HIV, and erectile dysfunction have in common? These are just some well-known medical conditions that are still highly stigmatised. Why are some medical conditions stigmatised and how did some of them manage to break the stigma? Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan shares her experience dealing with bariatric patients in the face of weight-bias and discrimination, while Fertility Specialist Dr Helena Lim shares what it’s like to help patients overcome the taboo

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35:09

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Health & Living ·

2016/10/26

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month. Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart stops beating suddenly and usually without any signs. However, it is not widely understood by the general public and is often mistaken for heart attack. To help us make the distinction is Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar from IJN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:50

Integrative Medicine

Health & Living ·

2016/10/25

The integrative medicine community will be coming together for a symposium dedicated to improving treatment outcomes and quality of care. Speakers Sheila Menon and Dr Alan Soh tell us more about what integrative medicine really is all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:32

World Stroke Day

Health & Living ·

2016/10/24

In conjunction with World Stroke Day on October 29th, Consultant Neurologists from UKM give a rundown on stroke recognition and the latest development in stroke care. Also, are we ready to rely on wearable tech to advance healthcare?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:55

Doctor in the House: Pinktober vs. Movember

Health & Living ·

2016/10/21

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Every year, Pink October comes around, followed swiftly by Movember. Dr George Lee argues that women are taken care of from cradle to grave but men only get medical attention when things go wrong - often, too late. Dr Teo Soo-Hwang from the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation joins in for the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:36

Paediatric Podiatry

Health & Living ·

2016/10/20

The moment a tot begins to walk is a major milestone. Children's feet should allow them to run, jump and play without the limitation of pain. The growing lower limb goes through a series of developmental changes - but sometimes, foot complications can occur. Podiatrist, Lim Yuanshuang, from Sunway Medical Centre, discusses conditions of the foot and ankle in children and when medical intervention is necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:46

Hearing Loss and Hearing Devices

Health & Living ·

2016/10/19

Some have to wait for a long time to begin treatment as they are unable to afford the cost of hearing devices. Some have problems with maintaining their devices as the cost of maintenance is also expensive. These delays make it hard for the patients to acquire enough spoken language to be able to be in mainstream schools and the hearing world. Dr Basyariatul Fathi Othman from UKM’s Institute of Ear, Hearing and Speech shares how the society can lend a hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:53

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Health & Living ·

2016/10/18

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - sounds like a mouthful. And if it’s the first time you’ve heard of it, that’s no surprise. It is a rare genetic condition that affects only a small percentage of the population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:59

Growth Hormones

Health & Living ·

2016/10/17

Many of us are aware that treating a medical condition early means getting the best outcome for the patient. But what happens when the condition is rare, like Growth Hormone Deficiency, which affects as few as 0.0003% of the population worldwide?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:43

Doctor in the House: WHO Backs Sugar Tax

Health & Living ·

2016/10/14

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he brings in Registered Dietitian Goo CHui Hoong to debate the decision by the World Health Organization to back sugar tax. Do you have a sweet tooth? Would you be happy with a sugar tax in Malaysia? Do we really need sugar in our diet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:31

Fountain of Youth

Health & Living ·

2016/10/13

The quest for the Fountain of Youth has consumed mankind and throughout history, across many cultures, there have been countless of tales and legends of magical springs or elixirs that would restore youth and keep death at bay. Here to share more about that quest is Scientist Dr Joseph Chang, who is also the author of The Myth of Ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

It’s A Boy Thing

Health & Living ·

2016/10/12

A recent article in The Economist’s 1843 Magazine shared data that suggests that couples who have sons are more likely to stay together than those that don’t. Apparently, sons may nudge some fathers to take on more responsibility, while daughters may make it easier for mothers to ditch disappointing husbands. US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr Johnben Loy analyses the data and explains what it means to marriage, family and parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:56

Psychiatry Series: Delusions

Health & Living ·

2016/10/11

What do politics and relationships have in common? According to Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan, they can be both confusing and, sometimes, delusional. Find out more about the lesser known delusional disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:26

Doctor in the House: Smartphone Addiction

Health & Living ·

2016/10/07

It's only been seven years since the iPhone first burst on the scene, yet many of us now can't imagine life without it (or without our smartphones). We use it to keep in touch, to tell us where to go, what to do, order food and groceries, meet new people. But research has suggested that more than becoming dependent on it, we might be nursing a growing addiction. Today we ask: are we addicted to our smart phones, and is this a problem? Also hear a live intervention for Jeff's smartphone addiction.See

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26:25

Medicine and Meditation

Health & Living ·

2016/10/06

Meditation has long been practised for its multitudes of benefits. But only in the last few decades had science caught up with the studies and research to support such claims. We explore how meditation offers a practical way to improve one's overall health with Dr Nirmala Kajaria, who has the combined the skills of a medical doctor and that of a meditator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:18

Bowen Therapy for Athletes

Health & Living ·

2016/10/05

Why is there a small but growing number of athletes endorsing Bowen therapy? Does it really help? Lorna Mair returns with the low down on Bowen Therapy for sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

The Case Against Power Morcellation

Health & Living ·

2016/10/04

In a two-year investigation, Matthew Ong covered the controversy over power morcellation, a then-common gynaecological procedure. His in-depth reporting contributed to changes in public policy, hospitals across the US stopped performing the surgery; and insurance companies have largely stopped covering the procedure. It also played a role in the ending of a related clinical trial at a Harvard hospital. The reporter for The Cancer Letter shares his views on cancer research, public policy and health

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49:13

Doctor in the House: Vasectomy, Prostate Cancer and...

Health & Living ·

2016/09/30

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Vasectomy, prostate cancer and the macho man’s health. Not the easiest combination of topics to have conversation about. But this time, it’s good news: a large new study has found no connection between vasectomy and prostate cancer, unlike what was previously reported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:42

Raising Children with Special Needs

Health & Living ·

2016/09/29

Malaysian paralympians shone in the recent Paralympics - some of whom were categorised under "athletes with intellectual disabilities". We ask Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan what it's like to raise children with special needs to that they can excel in their own right. Joining her in the conversation is Learning and Behaviour Consultant, Intan Miranti, who is also a parent to a child with special needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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