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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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37:32

Managing Stress in Children

Health & Living ·

2016/03/03

Think stress only affects adults? Think again. Research has shown that stress can alter young people's brains. Find out how kids and teens express stress and learn stress management techniques for children from Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:55

Assistance and Therapy Animals

Health & Living ·

2016/03/02

The scientific study of the human-animal bond is still in its infancy but according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can decrease cholesterol levels, blood pressure and feelings of loneliness. Additionally, animal-assisted therapy uses animals, mainly dogs, to improve social and physical activities. Dr S Sivagurunathan and Anthony Thanasayan share their views from medical and socioeconomic stands respectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:01

Getting On Your Nerves

Health & Living ·

2016/03/01

Nerves are part of the 'wiring' system that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. These messages include telling the body to move or detect changes in pressure and temperature. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Rajesh Singh, explains how injuries to the nerve can stop signals to and from the brain, causing the body to not function properly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:40

Sildenafil, A Journey From the Heart to Penis and More

Health & Living ·

2016/02/29

Before 1998, erectile dysfunction was an absolute downer. Treatments were tough and the subject taboo. All that changed in 1998 when the drug sildenafil, more commonly known as the Blue Pill, was launched. It shot to global fame and racked up blockbuster sales within months. Within a decade, scientists found that sildenafil also improves symptoms of people suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension, a lethal condition of overly high pressure in the blood vessels from heart to lungs. All of these

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45:50

Conceiving Your Dead Daughter's Baby?

Health & Living ·

2016/02/26

In a first-of-its-kind occurrence, a British mother has launched a legal battle to access her dead daughter's frozen eggs so she can give birth to her own grandchild. Our panel of experts weigh in on the medical, legal and ethical aspects of the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:25

Through the Big C

Health & Living ·

2016/02/25

The year-long bout of diarrhoea turned out to be colon cancer. At only 27 years old and with no family history of cancer, the diagnosis came as a surprise to budding emcee and columnist, Choo Mei Sze. After removing her entire rectum and 12 cm of her large intestine, Mei Sze is now a year and a half cancer-free and ready to share her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:08

Rare Disease Day 2016

Health & Living ·

2016/02/24

February 29th marks Rare Disease Day. Fittingly, the date was chosen because February 29 is a rare day. It became annually observed worldwide on the last day of every February. Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Geneticist, Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, who is also advisor to the Malaysian Rare Disorder Society, gave us more details ahead of the 2016 observation of this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:04

Keeping Fit on a Shoestring Budget

Health & Living ·

2016/02/23

Do you feel a little bit troubled about all that Chinese New Year bingeing? Not sure how to keep up with your exercise routine after cancelling that expensive gym membership? Indeed, fitness and healthy eating can be a costly affair, especially in the current economic climate. Find out how you can keep your body fit and your wallet happy with some tips and tricks from Personal Trainer, Karen Siah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:49

The Dark Side of Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2016/02/22

Mention ‘Hospital Bahagia’ or ‘Tanjung Rambutan’ and everyone knows what you are referring to. But what really happens behind its doors? Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Hjh Rabaiah Mohd Salleh from Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta shares stories from inside psychiatric wards. Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Philip George, also weighs in. This show is brought to you in collaboration with Pfizer Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:13

Doctor in the House: Dr Yahya Awang

Health & Living ·

2016/02/19

He is known for performing the coronary artery bypass surgery on former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad in 1989. He went on to play an instrumental role in establishing the National Heart Institute of Malaysia, better known as IJN in 1992. It was there that he performed Malaysia’s first heart transplant five years later. He is Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Yahya Awang. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr Yahya has performed no less than 5,000 open-heart surgeries

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42:32

Mindfulness For Stress Reduction & Wellness

Health & Living ·

2016/02/18

Mindfulness has long been practised, and is said to have complementary benefits that include stress reduction, relaxation and improved quality of life. Find out more about how to practise mindfulness to improve your health from Dr Phang Cheng Kar, Consultant Psychiatrist, from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:49

The Gallbladder Story

Health & Living ·

2016/02/17

Is the gallbladder really just a useless organ that might occasionally produce some offending stones? Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Dr Haritharan Thamutaram, gives us the insights into the commonly misunderstood gallstones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

The Future of Medical Tourism

Health & Living ·

2016/02/16

Sherene Azli, CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) spoke to us about Frost & Sullivan's Transformational Health 360° Research report about the future of the healthcare industry, and what the outlook is for medical tourism in Malaysia. For more podcasts on Medical tourism, be sure to check out: Enterprise's interview with Rhenu Bhuller of Frost & Sullivan The Breakfast Grille's interview with Sherene Azli of MHTCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:01

Social Networks and Health

Health & Living ·

2016/02/10

Social networks is as important as exercise and diet in reducing health risks in each stage of life. Dr Johnben Loy, US Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist explained the findings from this new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Joining him in the discussion was Chiropractor, Dr Barry Kluner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:49

Wound Management

Health & Living ·

2016/02/04

When a skin is torn, cut or punctured due to an injury or surgery, wound management is an integral part of its care to promote healing and to restore the patient's' quality of life. Find out more about the importance of wound management from specialists from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:20

To Deworm or Not To Deworm?

Health & Living ·

2016/02/03

A controversial Cochrane review in October 2015 opened a can of worms and sparked debate about the benefits of mass deworming. Although currently recommended by the World Health Organization, the Cochrane review claimed that deworming drugs had little or no effect. Prof Dr Yvonne Lim, the Immediate Past-President of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine with expertise in soil-transmitted helminths, has conducted numerous studies on deworming in Malaysia, especially among Orang Asli

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28:58

World Cancer Day 2016

Health & Living ·

2016/02/02

2015 was a challenging year for everyone and that includes those involved in the fight against cancer. Last year we learned that about half of Malaysian cancer patients go bankrupt a year after their diagnosis.This year, in conjunction with World Cancer Day on February 4th, we spoke toFarahida Mohd Farid from the National Cancer Council (MAKNA) to get the latest updates on news concerning cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:39

Dengue Roundtable

Health & Living ·

2016/02/01

Only a month into 2016 and we have seen more than 10,000 dengue cases that resulted in at least 23 deaths. Is there a new dengue strain? Will the El Nino make the outbreak worse? What about the dengue vaccine? These questions and more were explored during this panel discussion with Prof Emeritus Dr Lam Sai Kit, Asia Pacific Steering Committee for Dengue Vaccine to Vaccination Programme; Dr Milton Lum, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Columnist; and Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, President of Asia

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46:29

Doctor in the House: Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue

Health & Living ·

2016/01/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Focusing on Aedes mosquito-borne diseases, he is joined by the Head of Vector-Borne Disease Sector from the Health Ministry, Dr Rose Nani Mudin to learn more about the Zika virus that is spreading fast across South America. They will also touch on two other diseases spread by the Aedes mosquito – chikungunya and dengue – which are on the rise in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:45

Identity Development in Children

Health & Living ·

2016/01/28

“Who am I?” “Where do I belong?” These are a couple of questions children may ask as they begin to have a sense of personal identity. Identity formation is a process that begins from young. While it is a complex subject, the social environment plays a huge role in influencing the identity development in children. To help us understand it better is Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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