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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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38:31

Massage Therapy

Health & Living ·

2016/03/31

Massage therapy is the hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body – for recreation, relaxation or therapy. Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist Pauline Lau is on hand to explain the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:29

No Pain, No Gain – The Story of Alex Delilkan

Health & Living ·

2016/03/30

He’s had an illustrious career as an anaesthesiologist. Today, we meet the man behind the surgical mask to learn more about his clinical milestones, views on medical ethics and the improvements in anaesthetics. We might even touch a bit on the former national captain's cricket career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:55

The Medical Model of Managing Addictions

Health & Living ·

2016/03/29

Prof Whelan is in Malaysia for the 8th Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society Conference to speak on ‘The Medical Model of Managing Addictions – Evidence That It Works”. But first, he drops by to give us a sneak peek into his presentation. Joining him is Dr Philip George, who is the organising chair for the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:16

The Vagina – What’s Normal and What’s Not

Health & Living ·

2016/03/28

A Missouri jury recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay USD72 million to the family of Jacqueline Fox, whose death by ovarian cancer was linked to her daily use of the company's talcum products. A few thoughts may be running through your head: Why are women powdering their genitals? What is the vagina supposed to smell like? Where is the vagina?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:19

Play, Music and Art Therapy for Paediatric Palliative...

Health & Living ·

2016/03/25

Ria Thomas, Chair of ANGSANAcare joins Meera and Dr George Lee today.Our guests explore play, music and art as supportive services to complement palliative care for paediatric patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:11

Social Media and Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2016/03/24

We are all aware of the power of social media in disseminating information, humanising stories and effecting change. But in the healthcare industry, it can be tricky business balancing industry regulations and improving public health communication. One doctor who has done so successfully is Dr Beni Rusani, Cardiologist and Co-Author of the medical novel, DIAgnosis2. He is part of the #MedTweetMY collective of about 20 doctors dispensing health advice and dispelling health myths on Twitterjaya.See

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33:16

Tackling HIV with The Toughest Footrace On Earth

Health & Living ·

2016/03/23

The Discovery Channel ranked the Marathon des Sables as the toughest footrace on earth. With less than a month away from the marathon, Jeff Lau is on his second mission to conquer the gruelling 251 km course to raise RM200,000 for Malaysian AIDS Foundation. His running partner in 2014 and MAF Trustee, Ralph Dixon, and Chair of MAF Marathon des Sables Challenge, Andrew Tebbutt will join in to provide insight into the HIV situation in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:02

Rugby and Injuries

Health & Living ·

2016/03/22

The 2016 Six Nations Championship, which started on 6th February just concluded last week, with England lifting the trophy in this edition. Rugby has grown in popularity and form. In fact, Malaysia is known to develop the ten-a-side variation of rugby, which has been successfully exported to several other Asian countries including Indonesia, Hong Kong and Thailand. But why isn’t it as popular as football, badminton and even tennis? Could the physical contact element of the sport turn many

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32:01

Asthmatic Children

Health & Living ·

2016/03/21

Breathing is a natural process. Yet, it doesn't always come easy for some, including young kids. What is it like for them to live with asthma? How can you support children who have asthma? Respiratory Paediatrician Assoc Prof Jessie De Bruyne and Vice President of Kelab Asma Kanak-Kanak Selangor & WP (KAKK) Joanne Chow keep us abreast with current developments in the treatment and management of asthma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:48

Doctor in the House: Smoking Cessation – Cold Turkey...

Health & Living ·

2016/03/18

Most smokers who want to quit said they'd rather cut down gradually before quitting. In fact, professionally assisted tobacco cessation programmes usually employ gradual reduction techniques. Is that better than quitting abruptly? A study put that to test and discovered that going cold turkey had a more favourable outcome. Lead researcher Dr Nicola Lindson-Hawley from the University of Oxford shares her views as Dr George Lee, Dr Zarihah Mohd Zain and Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Haniki examine the

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38:41

Cysts in the Ovaries

Health & Living ·

2016/03/17

Most ovarian cysts don't cause any symptoms and will go away on their own with time. But when they do, it's time for medical intervention. Find out what these cysts are, why they develop and when treatment is necessary from Dr Kannappan Palaniappan, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:21

Functional Medicine

Health & Living ·

2016/03/16

Identify and address the root causes of chronic illness with an integrated system. Sounds simple enough, but what exactly does it mean? Dr Sumithra Nadarajah, a functional medicine doctor shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:05

Fit, Pregnant Women

Health & Living ·

2016/03/15

Karen Siah returns with the goods on what's safe and what's not for pregnant women and postpartum mothers keeping fit or getting back in shape. Joining her is fellow fitness enthusiast Hui Mathews, who managed to stay fit throughout her recent pregnancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:15

Geriatric Dentistry

Health & Living ·

2016/03/14

In an ageing society, dental health problems become an increasingly particular issue since they can arise from other medical conditions. Older people are often associated with missing teeth, gum disease and dentures. Dentist and Prosthodontist, Dr Jacob John, presents an insight into healthy teeth for healthy ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:39

Pancreatic Cancer or Four Diseases?

Health & Living ·

2016/03/11

Patrick Swayze, Luciano Pavarotti, Steve Jobs. What do they all have in common? They all lost their lives to the same disease: Pancreas cancer. After years of extensive studies, researchers have identified the mutations that cause pancreatic cancer. The new findings propose four different subtypes of this fatal disease, each linked to specific genes. Clinical Oncologist and Radiotherapist Dr Ho Gwo Fuang tells us about the importance of decoding this genome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:15

Undertreatment of Pain in Children and Babies

Health & Living ·

2016/03/10

When a baby or young child cries, we often dismiss it as 'kids being kids'. But paediatric pain management is a real concern and could greatly reduce unnecessary sufferings in children and improve the quality of care in hospitals and healthcare institutions. Dr Allen Finley draws attention to the problem of under-treatment of pain in children and babies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:19

Relationship Rejection

Health & Living ·

2016/03/09

We’ve probably all been there before –at the end of a long-term, usually romantic, relationship. Most people are able to eventually recover and move on but not all. Lauren Howe a researcher from Stanford University found through her study that rejection makes people redefine themselves and their future romantic prospects. What are the consequences of linking rejection to your core identity? US Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr Johnben Loy, breaks it down. See

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43:41

Psychiatric Series: Dementia

Health & Living ·

2016/03/08

Have you entered a room and forgot why you went there? Do you sometimes misplace or lose things? Do you think you’re losing your mind? Learn the difference between absent-mindedness and dementia from Consultant Psychiatrists, Dr Philip George and Dr Stephen Jambunathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Leprosy

Health & Living ·

2016/03/07

The World Health Organisation announced in 1994 that leprosy has been eliminated in Malaysia. But that does not mean that the country has no leprosy cases. The Health Ministry’s data also shows that the number of new cases had risen to 308 in 2014 from 244 cases a decade before. The reason for this rise has been attributed to the inflow of foreign workers as about half of these cases were detected among immigrants. We get more details fromDr Mohamed Naim Abdul Kadir, Head of TB and Leprosy

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41:31

My Tears Don't Dry On Their Own

Health & Living ·

2016/03/04

Watery eyes, also known as epiphora, is a condition where excessive tears flow from one or both eyes. Dr. Ong sheds some light on this less-discussed syndrome, and the ways to treat it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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