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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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36:31

Public Health Challenges in Sarawak

Health & Living ·

2016/05/31

The news of a doctor who saved a child whose hand was stuck in an escalator went viral recently. We catch up with Dr Dalvinder Singh, whom we last had on the show in 2010 as a nominee for the AYA Youth Awards, about the incident. More importantly, Dr Dalvinder, who is now with the Sarawak Health Department shares his views about the state's health challenges, from delivering healthcare to the interiors to dealing with soaring teenage pregnancies. To find out more about how Dr Dalvinder Singh is

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24:37

The Quality of Drinking Water

Health & Living ·

2016/05/30

Water is a human right. We need water to drink, cook and clean ourselves. Yet millions of people worldwide still do not have access to clean drinking water. In Malaysia, we may take it for granted since water flows generously from our taps – except for that 2014 water crisis. In light of the recent dry spell and heat wave, Dr Vasuki Rajalingam explains the importance of drinking water for our health. We also speak to Amin Lin Abdullah from Syabas to learn about the water treatment and quality

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48:30

Doctor in the House: Prostate Awareness 'Dangerously...

Health & Living ·

2016/05/27

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today he is joined by Dr Trinity Bivalacqua, Director of Urologic Oncology from Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss the outcome of a survey by Prostate Cancer UK that showed that prostate awareness is dangerously low in British men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:35

Children and Discipline

Health & Living ·

2016/05/26

An eight-year-old boy was stripped naked and chained at the stairway for about five hours by his father for being naughty. What do you do when your child does not cooperate? How do you instill discipline?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:01

Badminton – Fitness, Risks and Care

Health & Living ·

2016/05/25

The 2016 Thomas and Uber Cup took place in Kunshan, China this year. The popular game, which demands excellent fitness and technical finesse is a popular after-work and weekend sport – to play or to watch. We learn more about it from Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan of the Sports Science Center at the University of Malaya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

Beating The Metabolic Slowdown

Health & Living ·

2016/05/24

Our metabolism slows down as we age. How do we ensure that weight gain is kept at bay in our later years? We also get comments from Personal Trainer, Karen Siah, on the recent NY Times story about how former contestants on The Biggest Loser regain their weight and continue to struggle to fight a slower metabolism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:23

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day

Health & Living ·

2016/05/23

With 10 new cases each day in Malaysia, there is a great need to ensure we have access to information and services on HIV and AIDS. In conjunction with the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, the Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society (KLASS) organised a fundraising dinner recently. We find out from our guests about the response from that event from Andrew Tan and and Bakhtiar Talhah. For more information, you can reach out to KLASS atwww.klass.org.myorinfo@klass.org.my. If you'd like

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46:12

Doctor in the House: World AIDS Vaccine Day

Health & Living ·

2016/05/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him today is Fifa Rahman, Policy Consultant at Malaysian AIDS Council to discuss the socioeconomics and public policy challenges behind the idea of a vaccine for AIDS. Who will benefit from this vaccine? Who will get access to it? And will it promote promiscuity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:01

Vertigo

Health & Living ·

2016/05/19

Ever felt like you or the objects around you are moving even nothing is moving? That could be an episode of vertigo. Hear all about it from Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:00

Affordable Cancer Treatment

Health & Living ·

2016/05/18

We all know that the cost of cancer is high. Half of all cancer patients end up in in financial catastrophe within one year of diagnosis. Is there such as a thing as affordable cancer treatment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:08

Non-Smoker’s Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2016/05/17

Lung cancer does not only affect smokers and secondhand smokers; a lesser known type of lung cancer affect non-smokers. We learn more about anaplastic lymphoma kinase from Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Mastura Md Yusof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

Bowen Therapy

Health & Living ·

2016/05/16

Originating from Australia, the Bowen therapy has reached Malaysian shores. Find out how this technique addresses a range of common ailments from migraines to back pain, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:50

Disappearing Ear Infections

Health & Living ·

2016/05/13

Ear infections were considered “bread and butter pediatrics” a few decades ago, but several studies seem to show a steady decline over the years. Today we explore what’s at the heart of disappearing ear infections including immunisations, diagnoses, and parental habits. We also talk about prescribing antibiotics to children with our guest, Dr Yong Junina Fadzil, Consultant Paediatrician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:40

Career of an Outstanding Dietitian

Health & Living ·

2016/05/12

Mary Easaw John recently received the news that she was selected as a 2016 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is the first Malaysian to receive the honour. We talk to her about how awards like this can spur others on in their career as dietitians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:02

Fear of Being Single

Health & Living ·

2016/05/11

What would you do to not end up alone? A team in Toronto conducted a study along the lines of that, and found that the fear of being single predicts settling for less in romantic relationships. We’ll discuss today the Fear of Being Single, the expectations of love, and the modern day arranged marriage with our guest Dr Johnben Loy, US Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:18

Psychiatry Series: Mass Hysteria

Health & Living ·

2016/05/10

Last month, a school was temporarily shut down amid a case of mass hysteria. Possessed by spirits? The wandering uterus? Since ancient times, many cultures offered explanations to the medical curiosity. But why does it seem to affect mainly females? And what does modern medicine actually know about this intriguing phenomenon? Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Philip George, unravels the mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:23

Lysosomal Diseases

Health & Living ·

2016/05/09

There are about 50 different types of lysosomal storage diseases (LSD). LSDs are life-threatening and the average lifespan of patients does not exceed 20 years. Enzyme replacement therapy is now available for seven types of LSDs but each individual ERT cost averages about RM1 million a year. Hear all about lysosomal diseases, why treatment is so costly and how everyone can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:50

X-Men Among Us

Health & Living ·

2016/05/06

Thirteen genetic superheroes walk among us but they don’t know it. These individuals were discovered from an analysis of the genomes of more than half a million people. The study showed that they have genetic mutations that is known to be disease causing – but do not exhibit any symptoms. Can genetically resilient individuals really exist?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health & Living ·

2016/05/05

The worst disease isn't always the one that kills. Imagine a disease that has your antibodies attacking your joints, swelling them, and eventually twisting them out of shape. A disease that you cannot cure but have to control for life on drugs. That would be rheumatoid arthritis – a disease that forces one third of its patients out of their jobs. Tune in as we speak to afflicted patients and the medical specialist who treats them to learn about the economic burden of rheumatoid arthritis on

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37:36

World Asthma Day 2016

Health & Living ·

2016/05/04

In conjunction with World Asthma Day, which is observed on May 3rd this year, we find out the process of establishing Asthma Malaysia, a non-profit with the aim of educating and empowering individuals with asthma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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