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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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29:17

Toxoplasma - A Parasite that Swells Your Brains

Health & Living ·

2015/08/19

Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that infects rats and drives them fearlessly into the claws of cats, also infects us. Pregnant women and those who handle cat feces should be aware because they are particularly susceptible to infection. Dr Veeranoot Nissapatorn whose research group is one of the few that has studied the parasite in Malaysia helps us understand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:52

Are We Relying Too Much On Technology for Childbirth?

Health & Living ·

2015/08/18

A couple of months ago, the renowned obstetrician Dr Michael Odent warned of the common use of drugs and surgeries during labour. The reliance on modern aids during labour could cost women their natural ability to give birth. How valid was Odent’s alarm and what explains the increase in caesarean section procedures? Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Raman Subramaniam explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:17

Diet for Diabetes

Health & Living ·

2015/08/17

Malaysia has the most diabetic patients in Southeast Asia. For every ten Malaysian adults, two suffer from high blood sugar with one of them oblivious to the condition. With discipline and awareness, diabetic patients can manage their blood sugar levels by following dietary recommendations. But is sugar intake the only concern in a diabetes diet? And can one possibly capture the culinary delights of Malaysia into a diabetes diet? Gabby Ramlan, diabetes specialist dietitian, explains. See

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42:41

I See With My Bionic Eyes

Health & Living ·

2015/08/14

Age-related macular degeneration is responsible for severe vision loss in developed countries. When our eyes fail, the world slips into a blur and darkness, and life dims. English surgeons however, recently brought light to the blind by installing bionic eyes into an 80-year old patient who suffered severe AMD. Dr Kenneth Fong helps us unravel the technology behind bionic eyes and eye health in general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:48

Are We Overworking Our Doctors?

Health & Living ·

2015/08/13

In recent years, public comments have warned about the increasing workload that Malaysian doctors have to grapple with. When an anesthesiologist died in a car accident while driving home from hospital duty, her death was associated with fatigue from work. On the other hand, the medical faculty has also raised concerns that Malaysia is training too many doctors. How do we concile these contradictory observations? And more importantly, are we overworking our doctors? The former Director-General of

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43:38

Are We What Our Parents Believed Us To Be?

Health & Living ·

2015/08/12

Children often grow up in the mold of their parents. Now scientists say that children’s potentials also grow to match what their parents believe. A recent study in the USA shows that parent expectations partially explained the differences in academic performance among siblings. What should we make of this study and what are the implications of parent expectations in other aspects of child development? Dr Johnben Loy and Dr Charis Geevarughese explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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45:24

Depression Among the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2015/08/11

Many of us imagine a relaxing, care-free life after retirement. The ‘Golden Years’ were meant to be enjoyed. Unfortunately, many seniors suffer depression. Doctors emphasize that depression is not a natural part of aging. So what triggers depression in the elderly, and what can we do to return the shine to those golden years? Consultant psychiatrist, Dr Philip George helps us relieve the stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:18

The Ills of Prolonged Sitting

Health & Living ·

2015/08/10

At the end of a long day, we leave the office only to be trapped in our cars, crawling home in traffic. At least we can sit and relax, no? Apparently not as prolonged sitting at the work desk and in the car may lead to obesity and a range of unhealthy metabolic syndromes. Here to caution us against prolonged sitting and inactivity is family medicine specialist, Dr Raja Ahmad Shaharul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:28

Penis Transplant - A Hard Choice

Health & Living ·

2015/08/07

Eight months ago, South African doctors successfully transplanted a penis onto a 21-year old man who wasted little time in using his new member. Two months ago, we learned that the man’s girlfriend is expecting a baby later this year. The penis transplant is hailed as a medical breakthrough but what are the ethical considerations? Join Dr George Lee in the debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:53

Why Breastfeeding, and How?

Health & Living ·

2015/08/06

We all know that breastfeeding helps our children but many working mothers who wish to breastfeed struggle to do so. The lack of breastfeeding facilities at work and training on breastfeeding compound the challenges. Fret not, for in conjunction with Breastfeeding Week, Dr Nazul Neezam Noordin, consultant paediatrician, and Sr Tham Kwee Peng, certified lactation counsellor, from Sunway Medical Center join us to help mothers master breastfeeding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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39:26

Treating HIV

Health & Living ·

2015/08/05

HIV is one of the most complex and threatening infectious disease we face. In the last a decade however, new infections have been decreasing as better anti-HIV drugs become more available. Here to tell us more about the virus and treatments for it is Prof Sharon Lewin, Director of Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia. Lewin explains how the HIV can hide in our bodies for years and how the antiretroviral drugs work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:08

What Malaysian Smokers Think of E-cigarettes

Health & Living ·

2015/08/04

The use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping, is quickly gaining ground in Asia. First introduced in the USA in 2004, the habit of puffing a metal tube that heats up nicotine-containing liquid is advertised as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes. Studies support the ‘safer alternative’ claim, but anti-smoking camps argue that e-cigs are defeating efforts to eliminate smoking all together. We learn more about the landscape of vaping in Malaysia from the directors of

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40:11

Challenges of Neurosurgery

Health & Living ·

2015/08/03

Nerve cells and connections define each of us. Everything we feel and respond to, our actions and thoughts, what we remember and forget. Yet our nerves are as delicate as they are crucial, and a slight error in diagnosis or surgery can scar one’s physiological and psychological state forever. Here to share first-hand experience on the challenges of neurosurgery and how technology can help is Prof Dr Vickneswaran Mathaneswaran, consultant neurosurgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:44

Engineering Viruses to Kill Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/07/31

Scientists have just engineered viruses to kill skin cancer cells. This study, led by the Institute of Cancer Research in the United Kingdom, reports the new method as a breakthrough that can cure skin cancer with fewer side-effects than chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Should we be thrilled or skeptical? Join us to learn more as Dr George Lee discusses the study with Dr Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:15

Anxiety Disorders Among Children

Health & Living ·

2015/07/30

Last month, Dr Rajini Sarvanathan spoke about fears and phobias on among children. Today, she returns to further explore the anxiety disorders that our young ones may grapple with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:03

Mitigating Muscle Loss

Health & Living ·

2015/07/29

Sidelined for two weeks by injuries and you may lose up to one-third of your muscle strength, according to Danish scientists in a study published earlier this month. What explains such drastic loss just from a brief break in physical activity? More importantly, how can we prevent such muscle loss? Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, shares his tips on building up muscle health for both children and adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:03

Stopping Hepatitis

Health & Living ·

2015/07/28

Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver that can be prevented; some can even be vaccinated. Yet every year 1.4 million people die from hepatitis infections. In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day today, we speak to Malaysian Liver Foundation to learn about hepatitis situation in the country and what we are doing to manage it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:31

Drugs For The Individual

Health & Living ·

2015/07/27

Each of us is different, including the way we react to diseases and drugs. Even when a flu ravages through the office, some are spared while others clawed at the tissue papers. Our genetic make-up and environment sculpt us into unique individuals. In recent decades, scientists are learning to match drug types and doses to the needs of the individuals--a practice which falls under the umbrella of ‘personalized medicine’. Here to explain the basis and needs of personalized medicine is Sir

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28:52

Frozen Ovarian Tissue Made Her A Mother

Health & Living ·

2015/07/24

With one ovary removed and another failed due to chemotherapy, what chances would a woman have of becoming a mother? In November 2014, a Belgian woman achieved just that with the help of frozen tissues collected from her removed ovary. Dr Suhaimi helps us understand the procedure and its implications for women who suffer ovary failures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:13

Back Pain - What Is It All About?

Health & Living ·

2015/07/23

Perhaps it’s an occasional ache on the lower back or it could feel like you have needles jabbed into your spine--almost everyone has suffered back pain. What is it all about and what help should we seek? Today we examine the length and insides of our spine to understand what aches with neurologists from Sunway Medical Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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