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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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34:29

Fret Not The Work Stress

Health & Living ·

2015/07/22

Returning to work after a long Raya weekend can be daunting experience, especially if work is already piling up to your chin. How can we manage work stress and prevent it from sabotaging the rest of our lives? Consultant psychotherapist Dr Xavier Pereira explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:10

Reducing HIV Infections in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2015/07/21

Our region bears the highest burden of HIV infection out of Africa, but there are fewer new HIV infections across the world. The reason? More people taking antiretroviral medication to suppress HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis pills to greatly reduce risk of HIV infection. What are these anti-HIV medications and how can they change the AIDS landscape in Malaysia? Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Dean of Medicine of Universiti Malaya, updates us on HIV in Malaysia and shares current findings in HIV and

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42:29

Dealing With Dengue and MERS

Health & Living ·

2015/07/20

Dengue cases continue to rise with alarming death rates due to an apparent deadlier strain of this Aedes mosquito-borne virus. Abroad, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has ignited a scare in Korea; infected travellers spread the disease to China and Thailand from Korea and Middle East countries. Effective surveillance network and public education are needed to stem both dengue and MERS. Is Malaysia up to the task? Infectious disease experts from the Ministry of Health explain.See

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39:57

Asbestos - The Killer Dust

Health & Living ·

2015/07/16

Asbestos was once the darling of industrialized countries in Europe and North America. But by the 90s, most developed countries have either banned or reduced asbestos use because it is shown to cause cancers and respiratory diseases. The mineral however, is pouring into Asia, with countries like India and China consuming more than half of world’s asbestos. You may be living or working right next to asbestos. How worried should we be and what can be done?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:31

Eating for Healthy Ageing

Health & Living ·

2015/07/15

Aging affects our metabolism and nutritional requirements. With Malaysia’s population trajectory estimated to turn into an aging nation by 2035, we turn our attention to how seniors should be eating. We speak to Dr Takuji Shirasawa who shares his expertise in ageing medicine and imparts some of Japan’s decades long experience of an aging nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:10

Do Antidepressants Work?

Health & Living ·

2015/07/14

Back for their monthly show, consultant psychiatrists Dr Philip George and Dr Stephen Jambunathan take a critical look at antidepressants. Some studies show that antidepressants offer little improvement over placebo, but side-effects are prevalent. So how should doctors and patients decide when it comes to antidepressants?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:57

The Wealth of Information In Your Saliva

Health & Living ·

2015/07/13

Do you know that your saliva can help diagnose diseases? Our resident consultant oral pathologist, Prof Khoo Suan Phaik, is back for her monthly show to explain how much we can learn from our saliva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:22

Dissecting the Association between Erectile...

Health & Living ·

2015/07/10

Since 1998, the drug Viagra had been prescribed to more than 23 million men worldwide to help them treat erectile dysfunction. And is expected of any drug that treats one aspect of our body, it changes others. So far, Viagra has led to some men experiencing vision and hearing problems. Now a new study in the Journal of the American Medicine Association is associating Viagra use with higher risk of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. So, should men worry? Dr George Lee helps us understand.See

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34:10

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, a.k.a. Mama Thumb

Health & Living ·

2015/07/09

Try to grab something or pinch. If the base of your thumb hurts and you struggle to move your thumbs, you may be suffering from De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. A condition that affects the tendons between your thumb and wrist, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is also called Mama Thumb or Gamer’s Thumb. Dr Teh Kok Kheng and Ms Nor Haryanny from Sunway Medical Center explain this painful condition and how therapy can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:06

To Forgive

Health & Living ·

2015/07/08

“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” This is a familiar phrase, but unfortunately we tend to blame others for their mistakes more than we forgive. And if we are the ones who had committed the mistakes? We blame others for not being more forgiving. The act of forgiving is universally praised and encouraged, but how can we embrace and live it? Here to help us with that are Dr Johnben Loy and Sudha Kudva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:51

Are Dental Implants For You?

Health & Living ·

2015/07/03

When you get a replacement tooth or bridge, your dentist will place a dental implant in your jaw to serve as an artificial tooth root. It is quite an expensive procedure and with alternatives available, we explore what is involved when you decide on dental implants. Dato Dr Sharifah Alhabshi explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eating and Living Well for Healthy Bones

Health & Living ·

2015/07/02

As we age, we worry about osteoporosis and breaking our bones that turn more brittle with time. Yet it turns out that osteoporosis has its roots in our childhood. Today we learn about ways to grow and develop healthy bones and joints with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:18

Tackling Kidney Diseases

Health & Living ·

2015/07/01

About one in ten Malaysian adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, and almost all of them do not realise it. Although the patients can take measures to manage the progress of kidney disease, most do not until it is too late. And in developing countries, 11 million yearly cases of acute kidney injuries can be prevented and treated. We speak to Dr Robyn Langham and Dato Dr Ong Loke Meng to learn about the “0 by 25” initiative to eliminate preventable acute kidney injury, and how

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19:40

Measuring Gases Inside You

Health & Living ·

2015/06/30

When we go for a health check, the doctors will examine us and collect all sorts of data. Blood pressure, blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels. All of these to get a better picture of our health. But here is one thing you might not have expected doctors could check--the gases inside your intestines. Prof. Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh explains intestinal gases and how we can measure them to better understand our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:23

Re-evaluating Antibiotics in Livestock

Health & Living ·

2015/06/29

To feed a burgeoning and protein-loving population, farmers are driven to produce more livestock in shorter time, and in increasingly stressful conditions. To keep the animals healthy, they are given lots of antibiotics. But with more bacteria evolving resistance to the antibiotics, what is a better alternative to antibiotics? A new method that boosts the animal’s defense against bacteria in their guts may largely reduce our dependence on antibiotics. Dr Latiffah Hassan explains.See

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43:05

Doctor In The House: Childbirth Defects

Health & Living ·

2015/06/26

In the UK, a boy who was left disabled during birth could receive record £15m compensation by the NHS. Medics failed to pick up 'abnormal changes' during the latter stages of his mother's labour. James Robshaw faces a lifetime of dependence after complications during his birth left him with cerebral palsy. During hearing lawyers disputed the amount of compensation the 12 year old should receive. Tune in and join Dr George Lee and Sharon Palani as they both discuss the latest news that concern

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34:04

What and Why Children Fear.

Health & Living ·

2015/06/25

What do your children fear most? Spiders, strangers, or even your neighbour’s poodle? Experiencing many firsts in the world, it’s natural for children to display fear and anxiety growing up. Unfortunately, for some children, these fears grow into a persistent phobia that can seriously hamper their mental health and social lives. How should we handle anxiety and phobias in children? Dr Rajini Sarvanathan explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Diabetes Associated With The Bugs In Your Gut

Health & Living ·

2015/06/24

Your body is a universe. In your guts live a rich diverse community of microbes that have a say in your digestion, defense against infection and now, also your odds of developing Type-1 diabetes. A study published in February 2015 showed that changes in our guts’ microbial community are associated with the onset of diabetes. We speak to Dr Alexsandar Kostic, author of the study, to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:36

Do we really need supplements

Health & Living ·

2015/06/23

From acai to ginseng to zinc, there seems to be a dietary supplement that could boost the performance of every aspect of our health these days. Even as scientists and nutritionists debate on the health benefits of dietary supplements, a geneticist joins us to argue for the roles of genes in maintaining our health. Is it true then that our genes are the reason we wouldn’t need supplements? Dr. Arif Anwar explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:25

Protecting Our Blood Supply

Health & Living ·

2015/06/22

Have you ever donated blood? If you have, you would know how good it feels, trusting your half a liter of blood could save the life of another. Much of the burden however, falls onto the medical staff to make sure the blood is protected from infection and contamination. The chain from collection to storage to transfusion is a long one with many points for bacteria and viruses to penetrate. How are we safeguarding our blood supply, and what more can be improved? Here to discuss the safety of our

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