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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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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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47:14

Doctor in the House

Health & Living ·

2015/02/06

Get the lowdown on the biggest medical and health stories of the week with Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:25

Blood in the Urine - When do you see a specialist?

Health & Living ·

2015/02/05

Very few things can cause as much concern as visible blood, whether it be coming from a wound, one’s nose, or appearing in stools and urine. It’s the latter that we’ll be focusing on this week, with Dr Badrulhisham Bahadzor, Consultant Urologist and Dr Thiruventhiran Thilaganathan, Consultant Nephrologist, from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:03

World Cancer Day 2015 - Expanding Awareness and Is...

Health & Living ·

2015/02/04

In conjunction with World Cancer Day, Professor Teo Soo Hwang discusses how the fight against cancer has gained new areas of focus, and also addresses a recent piece of research that stated that two thirds of cancer is just down to bad luck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:08

Doctor in the House - Oh, Smoking, Why Can't I Quit You?

Health & Living ·

2015/01/30

What does Dr. George Lee have up his sleeve? Tune in to listen to our doctor in the house deal with medical issues with verve and a flourish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:45

Behind the Scenes of The Biggest Loser

Health & Living ·

2015/01/29

A recent interview provided from a former Biggest Loser contestant paints a grim picture: malnutrition, cruel training methods, and people that came out in worse health than when they joined the show. So what does a professional trainer have to say about all this? Noel Chelliah joins the discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:33

Engineering Greener Humans

Health & Living ·

2015/01/27

Climate change is an undeniable problem, and solutions have ranged from changing human behaviour to making systemic alterations to try and halt it. But what would happen if we just decided to change human beings and engineer greener humans? Professor S. Matthew Liao explores this thought experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:47

How Childhood Shapes Adult Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2015/01/26

We play, we fight, we love, we cry - and life happens to us along the way. How does childhood shape the adults we grow up to be? Vizla Kumaresan, clinical psychologist, provides insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:40

Doctor in the House - The Right to Die

Health & Living ·

2015/01/23

Dr. George Lee does the work of parsing medical journals and research, translating it into interesting medical stories and anecdotes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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