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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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50:22

Doctor in the House: Can Vitamin D Mend Broken Hearts?

Health & Living ·

2016/07/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, Cardiologist Dr Beni Rusani from Institut Jantung Negara joins him to discuss whether vitamin D can mend a broken heart and how to keep your heart healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:25

Adoption, Foster Care and Childhood Development

Health & Living ·

2016/07/28

Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan discussed the developmental issues important for young children in foster care and children who are adopted -- including the implications on early brain development, the importance of establishing a child's attachment to caregivers and the child's response to stress and changes to their surroundings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:52

Healthy Food Misconceptions

Health & Living ·

2016/07/27

The New York Times ran a survey recently, asking hundreds of nutrition experts and average Americans which foods they considered healthy. When comparing the responses from experts and public, there were some polarising results that show some divergence in opinion on healthy foods. So are juices and sushi really good for you?Mary Easaw John, Chief Dietitian from Institut Jantung Negara tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:48

Obesity, Smoking and Your Eyes

Health & Living ·

2016/07/26

We know that what we eat and what we do affects our general well-being, but most of us don’t think specifically about how our lifestyle affects the health of our eyes. There have been studies that link obesity and smoking with a range of eye diseases like glaucoma, retinopathy and thyroid eye disease. To tell us more about how our daily habits can impact our eye health and vision, we were joined by Dr. Ong Chin Tuan, Oculoplastic Surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:06

Vape Update

Health & Living ·

2016/07/25

According to new data, an overwhelming number of vapers have managed to quit smoking or reduce cigarette consumption, seeing a change for the better in general health, as well as improved breathing and capability for exercise since switching to e-cigarettes. How true is that? Dr Farsalinos returns with the latest on e-cigarette research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:30

Doctor in the House: Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy...

Health & Living ·

2016/07/22

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Fertility Specialist Dato’ Dr Prashant Nadkarni joins him to discuss pregnancy-related news: fertility treatment, pregnancy multivitamins and water birthing. For more pregnancy and fertility topics with Dr Prashant, look up the fertility tag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:52

Paediatric Rheumatology

Health & Living ·

2016/07/21

Paediatric rheumatology encompasses diseases that are due to a disordered immune system that attacks the body of children and adolescents aged 16 and below. Children with this condition generally present with long-standing joint pain of weeks to months and sometimes fever and rashes. Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist Dr Cham of Sunway Medical Centre shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:56

Allied Against Dengue

Health & Living ·

2016/07/20

Allied Against Dengue (Bersama Melawan Denggi) is a non-profit multilateral organisation where doctors, pharmacists, NGOs, private sector healthcare providers, and health authorities work together out of their own silos to approach the dengue epidemic in a holistic manner from prevention to management, and make a significant impact in the fight against dengue. Learn more about the medical fraternity’s effort in combating dengue from Dr Koh Kar Chai from the Malaysian Medical Association

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31:33

A Decade of Clinical Hypnosis in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2016/07/19

Depictions seen on television may suggest something entirely different, but hypnosis in the clinical setting continues to show promise in reducing pain and alleviating anxiety, among others. Sheila Menon clears some lingering misunderstandings about hypnosis, and shares how much the field has developed over the last 10 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:19

Teens on Social Media

Health & Living ·

2016/07/18

The image of teenagers has become synonymous with social media use - some would even say overuse. Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist discusses how the number of “likes” can affect the reward circuitry and cognitive control in teenage brains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:00

DIY Dental Work and Dentistry Ethics

Health & Living ·

2016/07/15

We’ve had news in recent months of a resourceful student who 3D printed his own braces at a fraction of the cost. Following that was the more distressing story of a “dentist of horror” who mutilated his patients’ mouths for insurance claims. Combined, these tales might make people never want to visit their dentist again. However, on today’s show we pick apart these stories by discussing DIY dental work and the ethics of dentistry with our guest, Dr Wey Mang Chek,

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35:43

Coughs and Sore Throats

Health & Living ·

2016/07/14

Is it the common flu or strep throat? Should you take cough drops or let it go away on its own? Do you need to remove your tonsils or can you keep it? Find out all about coughing, sore throat and that nagging itch from Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, Dr Lim Wye Keat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:09

History of Family Therapy and AMFTM

Health & Living ·

2016/07/13

Today, we are taking a step back to explore the history of family therapy and introduce The Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Malaysia (AMFTM).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:17

Psychiatry Series: Amphetamine

Health & Living ·

2016/07/12

Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also the parent compound for other prominent substances such as ecstasy, methamphetamine (ice/syabu). What does it do to the body and what are the long-term effects? Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Philip George shares the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:07

#BFMHealth Part 6: Ageing Eggs and Sperm Count Crisis

Health & Living ·

2016/07/11

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 6 of 6, presenter/producer Meera Sivasothy spoke to Fertility Specialist Dato’ Dr Prashant Nadkarni, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran and Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee about fertility issues. BFM Health & Living Live 2016 is presented by AIA, The Real Life Company.You can find all the recordings from BFM Health & Living

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40:22

Doctor in the House: Outrage Over Diphtheria &...

Health & Living ·

2016/07/08

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Junaidi Ismail joins him to discuss the diphtheria and measles outbreak that has caused several heartbreaking deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:09

Science Communication

Health & Living ·

2016/07/05

On June 9th, Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam sailed past more than 2,000 scientists from 27 countries by presenting a talk on “Cancer Genetics” at the EDF Arena at The Times Cheltenham Science Festival to win the World’s Best Science Communicator award. He shares the meaning behind his achievement and why science communication by scientists is essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:25

#BFMHealth Part 5: The Perils of Ageing

Health & Living ·

2016/07/04

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 5 of 6, presenter/producer Sharaad Kuttan spoke to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh and Consultant Geriatrician Dr Tan Maw Pin about the multidisciplinary approach to ageing and recovery. BFM Health & Living Live 2016 is presented by AIA, The Real Life Company.You can find all the recordings from BFM Health & Living Live 2016 under the term

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46:09

Doctor in the House: Bromance

Health & Living ·

2016/07/01

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Clinical Psychologist, Paul Jambunathan to discuss the challenges of male friendships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:20

Sex Education

Health & Living ·

2016/06/30

How do you talk to your children about sex and sexuality? It may be an awkward and sensitive issue for most parents, especially if they never had that talk with their parents when they were younger. Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan provides age-appropriate tips on how to start the conversation about sex with the kids. If you are interested to learn more about children development and sexuality, check out our conversation here. You can also check out a report on the

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