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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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47:19

Anorexia Nervosa

Health & Living ·

2015/03/10

People with anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. This is a disease that goes beyond body image and diet. Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan unravel the complexities of anorexia nervosa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:33

Rehabilitation Post Brain Injury

Health & Living ·

2015/03/09

A knock to the head can raise more issues than just a swell. Recovery from traumatic brain injuries can be a long journey: first the surgeries, then the rehabilitation. Even mild brain injuries however, can cause worrying complications. Here to tell us more about brain injury and the rehabilitation after is Associate Professor Dr. Mazlina Mazlan from University Malaya Medical Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:02

Anticholinergics

Health & Living ·

2015/03/06

Anticholinergics are prescribed for many health conditions in older people, including overactive bladder, depression and seasonal allergies. However, anticholinergics also block signals in the brain and cause side effects like impaired cognition in older people. Helping us learn more about anticholinergics is Dr. Tan Maw Pin, consultant geriatrician, and Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:10

Correctable Paediatric Deformities

Health & Living ·

2015/03/05

We all hope for an unblemished, normal child at birth, but sometimes it’s not to be. Addressing birth defects that occur in the bone or muscle of the face and limbs, such as cleft lip/palate and club foot are Dr. Margaret Leow and Dr. Ong Shong Meng of Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:54

Regenerative Medicine

Health & Living ·

2015/03/04

Regenerative medicine is a new avenue in human health, with the potential to resolve unmet medical needs by addressing the underlying causes of disease. Giving us some examples of how it can improve our current healthcare system is Tan Sri Ismail Merican, former Director General of the Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:03

The Importance of Fascia

Health & Living ·

2015/03/03

Fascia is the tissue that holds our bodies together, connecting everything. Highlighting its importance this month and its role in healing, is Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:41

Specific Learning Disorder

Health & Living ·

2015/03/02

Imagine not being able to really grasp language, either spoken or written. That in turn may manifest in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations. That’s what Specific Learning Disorders are like. Explaining how to deal with this is Dr. Raja Juanita Raja Lope, developmental paediatrician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:57

Doctor in the House - Robotic Prostatectomy

Health & Living ·

2015/02/27

Surgeons perform tens of thousands of surgeries in a year to treat prostate cancer. The procedure, called radical prostatectomy has become a fine art in the medical world. How does robotic surgery come into play to improve this surgery? Dr.George and Dr.Loh Chit Sin join us in this discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:10

Acute Diarrhoea

Health & Living ·

2015/02/26

We all get food poisoning from time to time and usually take it in our stride, but acute diarrhoea is actually the second leading cause of death in children under 5 years old. Dr. Nazrul Neezam Nordin, paediatric gastroenterologist, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:51

The Manly Y: How Smoking is Associated with Loss of...

Health & Living ·

2015/02/25

A new study has now demonstrated that smoking is associated with the loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells, potentially explaining why smoking is more of a risk factor for cancer among men. Unpacking the details of the study for us is Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:21

Patents and Medical Research

Health & Living ·

2015/02/24

With patents littering the medical landscape in terms of medicine, technology and research - do they help or hinder progress? While they protect the work that researchers do, they can also stand in the way of free sharing of information. Professor Richard Gold, founding Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy in McGill University shares his opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:30

Low-Carb Diets and Fitness

Health & Living ·

2015/02/23

Low carb diets are often employed by people trying to achieve weight loss, but are they sustainable and what do they actually do? Karen Siah, fitness trainer, explains what cutting out staples like rice, bread and noodles can do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:00

Preparing Your Family & Your Home for a Baby

Health & Living ·

2015/02/18

Preparing for a new arrival in the home can be a time that is both incredibly exciting and also challenging. How can new parents anticipate what their baby (and they) will need? Dr. Premitha Damodaran, consultant OBGYN offers a primer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:30

Getting Your Oral Health Ready for 2015

Health & Living ·

2015/02/17

Ask any feng shui expert, and at some point, they’ll advise going to get your teeth checked. Now, whether you believe in that or not, there’s no denying the importance of oral health. On the eve of Chinese New Year Eve, Professor Khoo Suan Phaik discusses how to keep your teeth and oral health in good nick for 2015.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Human Genome Meeting 2015

Health & Living ·

2015/02/16

The Human Genome Project garnered much excitement when it was first announced as people hoped it would represent a new stage in understanding what makes us human and what makes us tick. Keeping us up to date on developments in the field, its impact on healthcare and what we can expect from the Human Genome Meeting 2015 is Professor Dr. Zilfafil Alwi, clinical geneticist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:25

Valentine's Day Special: Sex

Health & Living ·

2015/02/13

It's almost Valentine's Day, and we take a look at one of the more private aspects of relationships - sex. Specifically, sex drive in the different genders and why they differ. Dr. George Lee lends his expertise on the subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:27

Hair Dye and Our Health

Health & Living ·

2015/02/12

Perhaps blondes really do have more fun, but these days, the sky (or the rainbow)’s the limit when it comes to hair. However, with the fumes and chemicals involved, might it all not be worth it? Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:39

Therapy with Muslim Couples

Health & Living ·

2015/02/11

How does therapy change when religious sensibilities and sensitivities need to be observed? Telling us all about therapy with Muslim couples are Dr. Johnben Loy and Azah Yusof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:13

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Health & Living ·

2015/02/10

The recovery from a traumatic event is sadly not always the smooth road it should ideally be. Sometimes, it can come with long-term repercussions that continue to affect daily life. Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan, consultant psychiatrists, discuss post-traumatic stress disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:20

Recovering from Autism

Health & Living ·

2015/02/09

Three decades ago, Raun Kaufman was diagnosed with severe autism, with an IQ of under 30 - his parents were told to institutionalise him. Instead, they chose to put together a program that wasn’t part of conventional wisdom at the time, and now he’s fully recovered from autism. What does that recovery mean, and how does the Son-Rise program assist others with their recovery? We find out from Raun as well as obtain perspectives from Marissa Ali and Reshma Yousuf, parents whose children

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