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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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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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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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