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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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35:44

Xenotransplantation

Health & Living ·

2014/06/16

After the recent success of a pig heart being transplanted into a baboon and working successfully for almost 2 years - what might the future hold for organ transplants between species? Explaining organ transplantation and laying out the possibilities for us is Dr, Harjit Singh, consultant hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon from the Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:19

Breast Cancer and Breast Conserving Surgery

Health & Living ·

2014/06/12

Angelina Jolie stunned everyone with her courage and candour in announcing preventive surgery in light of a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. Most women grapple trying to accept their body again after breast cancer. We explore the wonders of breast conserving surgery with Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon of Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:36

Men are Weaker than Women

Health & Living ·

2014/06/11

With Father’s Day coming up, we look at the male of our species and the various reasons why they should go for health screenings - earlier deaths, higher rates of chronic illnesses and injury being but a few. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamad explains the specifics of male health and the importance of awareness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:57

Sleep Deprivation

Health & Living ·

2014/06/10

The World Cup kicks off in three days. Also kicking off is a monthlong sleeplessness amongst Malaysian football enthusiasts trying to adjust to the time difference and can’t miss matches. Discussing sleep deprivation today is Dr. Avinesh Bhar, assistant professor of internal medicine from Mercer University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:58

Medical Absenteeism

Health & Living ·

2014/06/09

With the World Cup looming on the horizon, unwarranted medical leave applications are sure to spike soon. Discussing that as well as the very real problems this can cause, are Dr. Kamalanathan Sappani and Datin Dr. Wendy Liow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:53

Under the Sea

Health & Living ·

2014/06/06

In conjunction with World Oceans Day, we look at what’s been dubbed as a goldmine for medical research: our oceans. Various specialists explain some of the unique compounds we’ve found from our oceans and what we need to do to protect this resource.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:39

Fitness on a Budget

Health & Living ·

2014/06/05

We're always told that we need to invest in our health, but what if we lack the means? Karen Siah, fitness instructor, explains how we can get fit on a budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:50

Headaches

Health & Living ·

2014/06/04

We all have them, but how much do we really understand about where they come from? Is popping a paracetamol really the best way to deal with them? Dr. Loh Pei Kee dissects the phenomenon of headaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:43

Decision Making in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2014/06/03

Who gets to make decisions when it comes to healthcare? Increasingly, it’s becoming a collaboration, with more power and responsibility being placed back in the hands of the patient. Dr. Rajesh Singh takes us through the process of decision making in healthcare?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:03

The Growth of Physiotherapy in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2014/06/02

Physiotherapy is something that many need, but is a profession that still isn’t widely known or regulated here in Malaysia. Simon Fayers explains the benefits of physiotherapy, how it is becoming more prominent as well as the work that still needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:17

Orthodontics - Helping Malaysians Get Their Smiles Back

Health & Living ·

2014/05/29

Gone are the days when orthodontics just consisted of awkward braces and strange headgear. Detailing the advancements in the field is Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan, Consultant Orthodontist, Implantologist & Aesthetic Laser Dentistry and president of the Malaysian Dental Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:50

The Most Precious Bones in the World (For a Month)

Health & Living ·

2014/05/28

World Cup Fever will soon be in full swing, and for us it may just mean a month of sleeplessness and high excitement. But for the footballers in Brazil, it represents the pinnacle of their physical commitment and skill. Taking us through the training and preparation as well as the possibility of injury, is Dr. Harjeet Singh in this World Cup Ortho Primer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:24

Employee Wellness

Health & Living ·

2014/05/26

Long regarded as an unnecessary cost to the company, many modern organisations now recognise the importance of employee wellness. Joan Collar explains how to instate programs that will benefit both the organisation and the people working within it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:10

Genetic Profiles for the Premier League

Health & Living ·

2014/05/23

In March this year, The Telegraph revealed that two Barclays Premier League clubs had commissioned genetic profiles of their players to identify their strengths and potential weaknesses. With the World Cup just round the corner, there’s no time like the present to look at what this might mean for footballers and the future of selecting the creme de la creme of the sport, with our resident geneticist Dr. Arif Anwar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:11

Size Doesn’t Always Matter

Health & Living ·

2014/05/21

In our quest to get bigger (or smaller), more bulked up (or leaner), we tend to focus on large muscle groups. But to work out effectively, we also need to be paying attention to the small guys - our stabiliser muscles, for instance. Explaining how we can target smaller, ignored muscles for maximum efficiency is Noel Chelliah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:44

Nerve Damage and Repair

Health & Living ·

2014/05/20

Nerve damage can seriously impact our lives - in terms of motion, pain and function. But now new technology exists that can go a long way towards repairing said damage. Dr. Low Tze Hau, Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Upper Limb, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit in University Malaya, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:45

Are You Prepared For Death?

Health & Living ·

2014/05/16

The poll of 2000 adults for the Dying Matters Coalition of care organizations in United Kingdom indicates that only 21% of people have discussed their end of life wishes. We speak to Dr. Rabin Gonzaga and Dr. George Lee on preparing for death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:41

Hearing Loss

Health & Living ·

2014/05/15

In a noisy classroom, restaurant or coffee shop, you occasionally cannot follow a conversation. Sometimes you fake a response. Or nod and hope the pause is not your cue to guess an appropriate response.Hearing loss often goes undiagnosed. Find out how to best manage hearing loss with Dr Shailendra Sivalingam Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon, audiologist Saravanan and Chee Zia Wei, Speech-Language Pathologist of Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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49:42

How to Have That Perfect Baby

Health & Living ·

2014/05/09

Malaysia is a great place to be a mother--the second best in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report. A mother wishing to have a healthy baby however, should also know about the effects of hormones, smoking and diets. Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist, and Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:14

World Ovarian Cancer Day

Health & Living ·

2014/05/08

A cancer that is especially deadly in its later stages, ovarian cancer is often disguised by its unassuming symptoms. In conjunction with World Ovarian Cancer Day, Professor Dr. Woo Yin Ling of UMMC seeks to raise awareness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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