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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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36:05

Eating the Impossible--The Healthy Malaysian Diet

Health & Living ·

2015/09/02

Roti canai, nasi lemak, char kuey teow! These calories and salt loaded food--very delicious food, let’s not deny that--tempt us every day. Is it ever possible to stay healthy without rejecting pisang goreng? Dr Tee E Siong, a nutritionist and author of “Malaysian Diet: The Plain Truth”, helps us find the healthy Malaysian diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:48

Are Fishermen Boats Safe Haven for Drugs & HIV?

Health & Living ·

2015/09/01

Imagine toiling for days or weeks on fishing boats far out in the rocky seas. That’s the tough life of sea fishermen. Unfortunately, the strenuous effort demanded of honest fishing folk also promote substance use through unsafe practices. Dr Martin Choo from The Center of Excellence for Research in AIDS, Universiti Malaya shares his recent findings of injection drug use and HIV among fishing communities in Kuantan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:53

Merdeka Special (4) : Pioneering Doctors Throwback

Health & Living ·

2015/08/29

For Hari Merdeka, we speak to one of our pioneer doctors, Dr Chan Yoo Kuen. We talk to her about her journey in becoming an anaesthesiologist, the challenges she faced and her experiences she gained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:10

Merdeka Special (2) : Pioneer Doctors Throwback

Health & Living ·

2015/08/27

For our Merdeka Special, we speak to Malaysian doctors who had started their medical careers around the time of Independence. On this second episode, we hear from Dato Dr Mahmood Merican, an 80-year old orthopaedic surgeon who charted healthcare in Tunku Abdul Rahman’s vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:05

Merdeka Special (1) : Pioneer Doctors Throwback

Health & Living ·

2015/08/27

For our Merdeka Special, we speak to aMalaysian doctors who had started their medical careers around the time of Independence. On this first episode, we hear from Dato Dr A. Damodaran, a 79-year old anaesthesiologist who set up the first intensive care unit in Alor Setar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:13

Pristin MOPL

Health & Living ·

2015/08/26

One of the more popular health supplements in Malaysia is fish oil, among that, Pristin Omega-3. Why is it so popular and how does it work? Dato’ Dr Rajen M. explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:23

Mapping The Malaysian Drug Industry

Health & Living ·

2015/08/26

Costs of living are rising in Malaysia. We grapple with higher drug prices as the dollar strengthens. Could the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry--relatively small but growing--help rein in drug prices? Professor Dato' Dr. Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research at Universiti Teknologi MARA, helps us explore the landscape of pharmaceuticals in Malaysia and what we should look out for in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:06

Giving Fertility A Hand

Health & Living ·

2015/08/25

There are more than 7 billion people living on Earth now. Some of them were born to parents who were technically infertile and who would not know the joys of parenthood without the help of assisted reproductive technology. Dr Richard Fisher, fertility medicine specialist who introduced IVF to New Zealand, joins us in the studio to discuss the progresses in his field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:02

Caffeine Stimulates Hair Growth

Health & Living ·

2015/08/24

Losing our hair may be a natural part of aging, but for those of us who dread exposing their scalp, here is a new kid on the block that offers promise of reversing hair loss: Caffeine. How effective is caffeine in stimulating hair growth and how does it work? Dr Adolf Klenk who leads the research at the Dr Wulff Group explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:36

Is BPA Safe? Organoids Inform The Debate

Health & Living ·

2015/08/21

An important industrial material used to strengthen plastics, Bisphenol A (BPA) coats many of our bottles and plastic containers. Even as some countries ban BPA-containing bottles, scientists continue to debate the health impacts of BPA, a new study in PLoS One shows BPA increases prostate stem cells in ‘organoids’. Does this seal the debate? Prof Dr Mustafa Ali Mohamad and Dr George Lee discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:18

The Science and Art of Prosthetic Eye

Health & Living ·

2015/08/20

When one loses an eye, one has to learn to see the world with reduced vision. One also has to cope with how the world now sees them. Prosthetic eyes are available, but how much do they help the individual cope with the unfortunate loss of an eye? We learn about the science and art of prosthetic eye and eye care in general with Dr Sree Kumar, Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon and Mr Peter Knowles, Ocularist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:59

Debating the Grounds of Dietary Supplements

Health & Living ·

2015/08/19

Do dietary supplements give us more than just expensive urine? The merits of dietary supplements continue to spark controversy and debate among scientists and nutritionists. As consumers seeking better health and ways to augment our oft-nutritionally deprived diets, we are confused by the arguments from opposing camps. Dato Dr Rajen M weighs in on the debate, supporting the benefits of dietary supplements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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