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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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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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20:45

Glomerulonephritis

Health & Living ·

2015/10/07

Most people are aware that the kidneys’ major function is to remove waste products and excess fluids from the body. Tiny filters in the kidneys called glomeruli help with this secretion process. However, these filters can become inflamed, causing a condition known as glomerulonephritis or glomerular disease. Dr Wong Mun Hoe shares more on this disease and what we can do to keep our kidneys healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:53

Research In Orthopaedics

Health & Living ·

2015/10/06

In the last few decades, the demands of the orthopaedic specialist have increased tremendously due to changes in the demographic profile of the population. With an increase in life expectancy, rapid urbanisation and improved mobility, more people in developed and developing countries face orthopaedic-related diseases and complications. Dr Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, highlights the necessity of research to provide new insights and innovations in the orthopaedic field.See

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43:03

International Day of Older Persons

Health & Living ·

2015/10/05

According to United Nation statistics, by 2050, the number of older persons will be twice the number of children in developed countries and the number of older persons in developing countries is expected to double. To commemorate the United Nation's International Day of Older Persons and the International Day of Non-Violence, we speak to former judge Dato Mahadev Shankar to discuss the impact of the new urban environment on older persons. We will also touch on the philosophy of non-violence in the

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47:57

Gonorrhea And UTIs

Health & Living ·

2015/10/02

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections with about 106 million new cases reported each year. In addition, an estimated 36 million people are infected with the bacteria. It is spread through oral, vaginal and anal sex. While it is curable, a new strain of gonorrhoea is shown to have effectively mutated against antibiotic treatments. On the up side, new DNA sequencing device that detects bacteria faster than traditional methods may help speed up and refine antibiotics

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40:57

School Readiness

Health & Living ·

2015/10/01

Being in a new setting for the first time can be overwhelming. For young children, their first days of school can feel the same as they transition into a new stage in their lives. Learn what schools and families can do to overcome barriers to learning in young children and prepare them for school. Join Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, paediatric developmentalist, as we find out the indicators of school readiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:37

Arthritis

Health & Living ·

2015/09/30

Joint pain is a very common problem with many possible causes usually the result of injury or arthritis. Dato' Dr. Rajen a natural health practitioner and columnist,helps us understand joint pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:38

Regulating vape products

Health & Living ·

2015/09/30

A recently conducted opinion poll showed that consumers in Malaysia want the choice to switch to e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to smoking. As vaping gains popularity in Malaysia, calls to regulate the vape industry seem to get louder too. Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos, researcher and cardiologist, discusses the challenges of regulating an industry that is still filled with uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:04

World Heart Day Special

Health & Living ·

2015/09/29

Decades of research improved our understanding of cardiovascular disease management and the survival rate after a heart attack. Needless to say, prevention is still better than cure. Unhealthy lifestyle remains the main cause of heart diseases in our community, which contributes 50% of the deaths of Malaysia each year. We also speak to Dr David Quek, senior consultant cardiologist and council member of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM) to get to the heart of the matter.See

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