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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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34:11

The Heritage of Joep Lange

Health & Living ·

2014/07/18

We celebrate the work of Prof. Joep Lange, a leading AIDS researcher and advocate for fair and accessible HIV treatment. On 17 July 2014, Prof. Lange was heading to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne when the Malaysian Airline plane MH17 he boarded crashed in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:39

Digestive Health

Health & Living ·

2014/07/17

In this installment of our series with Sunway Medical Centre, we take a closer look at our digestive health and its importance. From the intestines to the colon to the pancreas, it’s a journey through the inner workings of our bodies with Dr. Akhtar Qureshi, Dato’ Dr. Tan Huck Joo and Dr. Bong Jan Jin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

Genetics and Intelligence

Health & Living ·

2014/07/16

How much of your intelligence may be predetermined by what you’re born with? Dr. Arif Anwar weighs in on the nature versus nurture debate when it comes to intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:11

The Benefits of Genetically Modified Foods

Health & Living ·

2014/07/14

Genetically modified foods can be a scary proposition for some, but for others, it represents the way forward. With news that a vitamin-enhanced ‘super banana’ may be grown in Uganda in 2020 to curtail starvation, we speak to Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan of MABIC and explore the potential of genetically modified foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:29

Investing in Adolescents

Health & Living ·

2014/07/11

On this World Population Day, The United Nations Fund for Population Activities calls for investments in support of the largest-ever generation of young people. According to UNESCO, about 515 million adolescents and youth live on less than $2 daily. Millions more face gender discrimination and other marginalizaion. Datin Dr Sheila Marimuthu, consultant paediatric, tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:25

Football Physiology & Cooling Breaks

Health & Living ·

2014/07/10

Brazil 2014 has seen the first cooling break ever taken at a World Cup Finals. How much good will 3 minute breaks every half hour really do for players? Professor Brian Dawson, a former football player himself, shares his thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:44

Andropause

Health & Living ·

2014/07/09

They say nothing in life’s certain except death and taxes…and menopause. Now the jury’s still out on whether one would have to add andropause to that list, Dr. Peter Ng explains how a change in hormones may result in middle-aged men experiencing anxiety, mood swings, a lack of libido and even hot flashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:06

Bipolar Disorder

Health & Living ·

2014/07/08

A serious medical condition that can cause massive shifts in behaviour, emotion and ability to function, bipolar disorder is also oft misunderstood and an isolating experience. Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan, consultant psychiatrists, offer insight into this illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:32

Orthopaedics and Physiotherapy

Health & Living ·

2014/07/07

Two disciplines that work closely to get us back on track and moving right: orthopaedics and physiotherapy. We explore how they intertwine, where they philosophically diverge and converge - with Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Alisha Bajerai, Principal Physiotherapist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:23

Doctor in the House : Dengue Emergency

Health & Living ·

2014/07/04

Malaysia is considered an endemic dengue hotspot and so far, there is no cure nor is there a vaccine. Dr. George Lee and Dr. Christopher Lee discuss the rise in Dengue cases and possible prevention methods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:04

Endometriosis and ENDOMarch

Health & Living ·

2014/07/03

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that can change one’s personality and affect one’s well being with terrible period pains, and can even cause infertility. Raising awareness of it is Dr. Premitha Damodaran, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist as well as Surita Mogan, organiser of ENDOMarch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:56

Quality Is More Important Than Quantity

Health & Living ·

2014/07/02

Dr. Rajesh Singh highlights how bone plasticity and quality is significantly more important than density, challenging conventional thought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:05

Understanding Developmental Paediatrics

Health & Living ·

2014/07/02

What happens when your child perhaps doesn’t start speaking when he or she should? Or misses other landmark moments in his or her development? Sometimes the signs are easy to spot, other times less so. Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan explains the role of a developmental paediatrician in childhood and offers a perspective into a rare specialty - there are only 3 developmental paediatricians in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:09

Kidney Cancer

Health & Living ·

2014/06/26

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, with more than 200,000 new cases of RCC diagnosed worldwide each year, and 25-30% of kidney cancer patients diagnosed with metastatic disease. With advancements in medical science, patients with advanced RCC can now have better chances of surviving cancer as Professor Dr. Marniza Saad informs us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:48

Post-Coma Recovery

Health & Living ·

2014/06/25

In light of the recent news that Michael Schumacher has awoken from his coma, we look forward to the rehabilitation that might get him back on his feet. Pn. Nadwah Onwi from Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:55

Big Data and Population Health

Health & Living ·

2014/06/24

Big data usually attempts to predict healthcare trends - telling us when the flu might be in town for instance. But is it an accurate predictor and should healthcare providers take note? Professor Chia Kee Seng of NUS explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:02

Nutrition Myths and Tips

Health & Living ·

2014/06/23

They say that nutrition is 80% of the battle to get healthy and lose weight, but is that true? And if it is, how much should we be eating and does it matter when we eat? Clearing up these questions is Yannick Noah Sapuan, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:05

Know Thy Cancers - Beyond the Pap Smear

Health & Living ·

2014/06/19

For a generation or two of women, the pap smear has been the main way of screening for cervical cancer. Now technology might be changing that. What lies ahead? Dr. Sri Ganesh gives us a peek to what that answer may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:49

Understanding Depression

Health & Living ·

2014/06/18

One of the most common conditions plaguing people around the world, it is also one of the most debilitating. Major depressive disorder can cause a sense of hopelessness and disinterest in, well, basically everything. Dr. Philip George discusses depression and how to treat it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:27

Preventing Suicide

Health & Living ·

2014/06/17

A sudden act that usually leaves loved ones with questions that may never be answered, suicide is traumatic to all whom it leaves behind. Preventing suicide or trying to understand the mindset of those who may be at risk is of utmost importance. Dr. Mohd Fadzli, psychiatrist and president of the Early Career Psychiatrist for the Malaysian Psychiatrist Association, and Victor Tan from The Befrienders KL, provide insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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