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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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39:50

Football - A Matter of Life and Death?

Health & Living ·

2016/06/29

It’s football season and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show that examines specific sports through a medical lens. Senior Lecturer from the Sports Centre of Universiti Malaya, Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan joins the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:15

Fasting and Its Benefits

Health & Living ·

2016/06/28

Fasting, feasting and faith. Indeed, every Ramadhan, our Muslim friends observe a month-long fast, a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement and increased devotion. Although a religious practice, complete abstinence from food and drink throughout the day is also proven to play a role in maintaining health. But with such practice, a new trend arises: Ramadhan bazaars and buffet spreads, often with unhealthy food. Dato’ Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, a General Surgery Consultant speaks

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25:53

#BFMHealth Part 4: Our Love Affair with Food

Health & Living ·

2016/06/27

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 4 of 6, presenter/producer Ezra Zaid spoke to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Dietitian Indra Balaratnam and Personal Trainer Noel Chelliah about our love affair with food. This affair has led to us be the most obese nation in South-East Asia. It has to stop. BFM Health & Living Live 2016 is presented by AIA, The Real Life Company.You can

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51:31

Doctor in the House: Coffee and Bladder Cancer

Health & Living ·

2016/06/24

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Daniel Liew from the Barista Guild joins Dr George Lee as they discuss coffee culture, coffee consumption and whether it causes bladder cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, had classed coffee as "possibly" carcinogenic in 1991 but has now decided to downgrade its cancer risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

Diphteria Update with the MOH

Health & Living ·

2016/06/23

Two diphteria related deaths were reported in Kedah and Malacca since June 18th, with at least four suspected cases in Malacca and eight more in Kedah. Senior Principal Assistant Director from the Disease Control Division of the Ministry of Health, Dr A'aishah Senin gives the latest updates on the vaccine-preventable disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:59

In Poor Health? There’s Kem Medik

Health & Living ·

2016/06/23

A medical camp aims to reach out to more than 500 members of the needy and urban poor around Desa Mentari and Bandar Sunway. Kem Medik is an annual medical camp co-organised by MMA Selangor and partnered with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society. Here to tell us more about it is Rotary Club Bandar Sunway President, Arjan Pursumal, and Vocational Services Director, Dato’ Ram Nair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:57

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Health & Living ·

2016/06/21

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease estimated to impact one percent of the adult population worldwide. Not many people have heard of it but HS is as common as psoriasis. Appearing as a pimple, it is actually a long-standing skin disease of the hair follicle typically around the armpits and groin, on the buttocks and under the breasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:20

#BFMHealth Part 3: Management of Cancer

Health & Living ·

2016/06/20

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 3 of 6, presenter/producer Lee Chwi Lynn spoke to the President of National Cancer Society Dr Saunthari Somasundram, Consultant Oncologist Assoc Prof Dato Dr Fuad Ismail, Subject Matter Expert in Herbal Medicine from Institut Kanser Negara Dr Lim Ren Jye, and Medical Director of AIA Health Services Dr Myralini Santhirathesan. The panel discussed the management of cancer

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23:27

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir...

Health & Living ·

2016/06/17

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George Lee for the second part of a conversation that covers the future of medicine, and and what drives him to pen his thoughts through several books he has authored. Dr George Lee also gets him to reveal the inspiration behind his paintings and sculptures.You can find the first part of this interview by searching for “Sir Roy Calne” on bfm.my.See

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48:37

Diabetes and Its Complications on Foot

Health & Living ·

2016/06/16

Dr Chua Yeok Pin, Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon and Zaifa Khatum Binti Abdul Mohamed Ibnu, Diabetes Nurse Educator of Sunway Medical Centre aim to improve the knowledge among the public on diabetes and to detect those with risk factors. Find out how you can take control of your disease for a better quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:21

Worms Promoting Gut Bacteria

Health & Living ·

2016/06/15

Most people tend to avoid worms and parasites, but researchers of helminths know that these little worms may have more positive roles than we’d like to imagine. A recently published work found that parasitic worms may promote growth of probiotic bacteria that might one day help treat inflammatory bowel diseases. Prof Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim from the Department of Parasitology, University of Malaya tells us more about her role in this study, and how worms may earn their keep in our guts.See

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41:07

Psychiatry Series: The Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

Health & Living ·

2016/06/14

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. This month we uncover the obsessive compulsive spectrum. Most of us have a streak of it: It intersects with depression, anxiety and psychosis as well as the Asperger/Autistic spectrum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:10

#BFMHealth Part 2: Heart Disease, Diabetes &...

Health & Living ·

2016/06/13

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 2 of 6, presenter/producer Umapagan Ampikaipakan spoke to Dr Zanariah Hussein, Consultant Endocrinologist, Mary Easaw-John, Chief Dietitian of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Dr Azani Daud, Consultant Cardiologist,and Dato' Dr Venugopal Balchand, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon to debunk the myths about heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. BFM Health & Living

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27:17

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir...

Health & Living ·

2016/06/10

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George for the first part of a conversation that tries to encapsulate his illustrious career that includes pioneering organ transplant techniques, and developments in anti-rejection medication.You can find the second part of this interview by searching for “Sir Roy Calne” on bfm.my.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:11

Fining Parents for Posting Children’s Photos Online

Health & Living ·

2016/06/08

Do you share your children’s photos on Facebook or Instagram? Since March, French parents who post embarrassing photos of their children online and publicise intimate details of the private lives of others - including their own children - could face punishment. That is, if their kids later decide to sue them for breaching their right to privacy or jeopardising their security. How do families document and share memories in the digital age, and how does it affect their relationships?See

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49:09

Orthopaedic Series

Health & Living ·

2016/06/07

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles. He's had an interesting run on ankle and feet cases lately and shares his thoughts on its management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#BFMHealth Part 1: A Chat with the Minister of Health

Health & Living ·

2016/06/06

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 1 of 6, presenter/producer Meera Sivasothy spoke to Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam, Minister of Health, for an overview of the health ecosystem. Find out how decisions made on a policy level affect you. BFM Health & Living Live 2016 is presented by AIA, The Real Life Company.You can find all therecordings from BFM Health & Living Live 2016under the term 'bfmhealth' on

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51:40

Doctor in the House: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Health & Living ·

2016/06/03

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by Assoc Prof Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar, Consultant Infectious Disease Physician of Universiti Malaya, to discuss antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections and what a post-antibacterial future is like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:57

International Yoga Day

Health & Living ·

2016/06/02

Dr Dhilip Kumar believes there is much we can do to promote health and wellness through yoga therapy. In conjunction with International Yoga Day, we find out a little bit more about the complementary benefits of practising yoga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:27

Dengue? There’s An App For That

Health & Living ·

2016/06/01

Dr. Dhesi Raja has developed an Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology (AIME), a disease-prediction mobile platform that employs technology and data to predict deadly disease outbreaks. Dr Dhesi’s dengue prediction app was also recognised by the PISTOIA alliance as the winner for their Mini Startup Challenge held in London, United Kingdom. Through webe Community, Dr Dhesi hopes to champion his project in order to control dengue outbreaks in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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