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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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Nutrigenomics and the Importance of Nutritional...

Health & Living ·

2015/11/04

Nutrition and genetics both play an important role in human health as well as the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist discusss the importance of incorporating genetics into the field of nutrition and address some of the questions and methods associated with the development of personalised nutrition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:10

Typhoid

Health & Living ·

2015/11/03

The Kuala Lumpur Health Department received seven cases of typhoid fever in the first week of August. By October 18, the number of cases was up to 32. According to the Ministry of Health's 2013 Health Statistics Report, the incidence rate is less than one person per 100,000 population. But is this figure about to change? We’ll find out from Dr Chong Chee Keong, Director of Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:09

Upper Limb Pain

Health & Living ·

2015/11/02

Pain in the upper limb is a common complaint in the healthcare setting. It may be related to work, exercise, degenerative causes, or an accident. It may present as an acute or chronic condition and the origins of such pain are wide and varied. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Rajesh Singh, is at hand to touch on the management of this pervasive problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:12

Licensing Occupational Therapists

Health & Living ·

2015/10/30

While Malaysia faces a shortage of occupational therapists, the profession is definitely slowly developing in the country and will soon require licences to operate. What, then, are the present standards of therapy delivery? Soh Say Beng, President of the Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association and Prof Nathan Vytialingam, immediate past President of the Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group provide more insight into this lesser known healthcare profession.See omnystudio.com/listener

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38:53

Advanced Breast Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/10/29

More than 1 in 4 breast cancer cases in Malaysia are only diagnosed in the advanced stage. This does not include those that progress into advanced stages during treatment or survivorship. On this breast cancer awareness month, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia shares why advanced breast cancer is an issue that is gaining prominence globally and locally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:16

Iristal

Health & Living ·

2015/10/28

The eyes are often neglected from discussions on overall health and wellness even though declining eyesight can severely affect our quality of life. Many do not realise this until it is too late. Iristal is a combination of herbal ingredients that improves eye health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:13

Stroke in Younger Adults

Health & Living ·

2015/10/27

Even though the overall rate of stroke is decreasing, it is increasing for younger adults - those between 20 and 54 years of age. According to the American Heart Association, one-third of people who survive stroke before age 50 are left with long-lasting disability. We speak to Dr Ramesh Narenthiranathan, Consultant Neurosurgeon to find out about the causes of stroke in younger adults and how to prevent it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:35

Schizophrenia and the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2015/10/26

Without treatment, people with schizophrenia are unfit for employment. However, with medical intervention, patients are able to lead a normal life and capable of assuming responsibilities. Many people living with schizophrenia want to work, but what's standing in their way? Dr Toh Chin Lee, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Psychiatry Services, Ministry of Health explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:38

Womb Transplants

Health & Living ·

2015/10/23

Doctors in the UK have recently received approval to carry out the nation’s first ten womb transplants following a successful procedure in Sweden. It raises ethical questions especially since the transplant is not a life-saving procedure but rather a life-giving one. Prof Dr Jamiyah Hassan, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, analyse the risk-versus-benefit of this groundbreaking medical procedure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:48

Men's Health

Health & Living ·

2015/10/22

In practically every country in every generation, men seem to have a shorter life expectancy than women. The most famous paper on this subject, Why Men Die Younger, was written in 2002 by actuary, Barbara Blatt Kalben. The reasons outlined are partly biological, but men's approach to their health - or lack thereof - plays a role too. The good news? The major threats to men's health are no secret. Even better news: Changing male attitudes to health can vastly improve prognosis and outcomes. Dr

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27:32

Losing your mind over hair loss?

Health & Living ·

2015/10/21

The average healthy person has about 100,000 strands of hair on his or her head and sheds about 100 strands of hair daily. But what happens when we start losing more than that? Senior Trichologist, Kim Fong, gets to the root of the hair loss problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:51

Urban Cycling

Health & Living ·

2015/10/20

Kuala Lumpur is notorious for its traffic jams. The city council has made it a priority to promote sustainable transportation and considers cycling an alternative option to motorised transportation. But as more urbanites cycle, their biking injuries and deaths spike too. National triathlete, Kimbeley Yap, who escaped death last year in a high speed crash while cycling on the Penchala Link, talks about her experience and thoughts on this topic. Joining her is Jurriaan Middelhoff, a diplomat from a

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42:25

DNA Repair

Health & Living ·

2015/10/19

It was recently announced that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015 would be awarded to Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar for having mapped, at a molecular level, how cells repair damaged DNA and safeguard the genetic information. Geneticist Dr Arif Anwar reveals how the scientists’ research in the 1970s and 1980s vastly improved our understanding and treatment of cancer, genetic disorders and ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:57

Importance of Anaesthesia to Outcome of Surgery

Health & Living ·

2015/10/16

Every October 16th, the world observes Anaesthesia Day to celebrate the birth of anaesthesia and to create awareness of the scope of the anaesthesiologist to the public. Indeed, since its conception, anaesthesia has vastly facilitated advancements in medical procedures, pain management and patient experience. The National Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Services, Datin Dr V Sivasakthi shares her views and aspirations for the future of anaesthesia in this country.See omnystudio.com/listener

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38:13

Parental Decision in Tertiary Education

Health & Living ·

2015/10/15

It’s back-to-school season again for the big kids. But what if your kids cannot make a decision? When is the right time to talk about tertiary education? Is helicopter parenting that bad? With parents and teens alike scrambling to look for the best tertiary programmes, Dr Johnben Loy, US Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, shares how and when parents can be involved in making important decisions with their children about college. Joining him is Dr Yeo Pei Li, Registered & Licensed

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44:24

Dignity in Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2015/10/13

This year's World Mental Health Day 2015, observed on October 10th, carried the theme "Dignity in Mental Health". The World Health Organisation's goal is ensure that people with mental health conditions can continue to live with dignity through human rights oriented policy and law, training of health professionals, respect for informed consent to treatment, inclusion in decision-making processes and public information campaigns. With thousands of people living with mental health conditions around

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18:30

Misconceptions of Menopause

Health & Living ·

2015/10/12

In this day and age, there are still misconceptions and ignorance surrounding the subject of menopause. Dr Ho Choon Moy, Consultant Gynaecologist and President of the Malaysian Menopause Society tackles those issues and addresses the need for healthy ageing in women in conjunction with the World Menopause Day that will be celebrated on October 18th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:35

Doctor In The House: Blood Pressure and the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2015/10/09

In her latest research, Dr Tan Maw Pin examined the association of postural blood pressure and blood pressure therapy with the risk of falls in older people. Joined by Dr George Lee, Dr Tan explains the findings from this study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:24

Skin Cancer - Prevention, Protection, Treatment and...

Health & Living ·

2015/10/08

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in the skin. Left untreated, these cells can spread to other organs and tissues but found and removed early, skin cancer is almost always curable. Something as unsuspicious as a mole could be cancerous. But how do we know it is safe or not? Learn how to save your own skin with Dr Bong Jan Ling, consultant dermatologist and Dr Margaret Leow, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Brought to you by Sunway Medical.See

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12:54

Solumeric

Health & Living ·

2015/10/07

Turmeric has been used as both medicine and food for centuries. There is growing evidence to show that this brightly coloured relative to ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. We discuss turmeric and the non-conventional approach to managing inflammation with Dato' Dr Rajen M, a natural health practitioner and columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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