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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.

health & fitness

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39:47

Doctor in the House: Drug Use and the Kidneys

Health & Living ·

2014/03/21

Following on the recent tragic deaths at Future Music Festival Asia, Dr. George Lee cautions everyone on the toxic effects of drug use on the kidney and asks - What will it take to get people to stop?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:49

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Health & Living ·

2014/03/18

Spinal surgery is a scary prospect to many - which is why having minimally invasive options are a very attractive proposition. Explaining the latest research in this area is Dr. Dharmendra Ganesan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:00

Giant Virus Unthawed

Health & Living ·

2014/03/17

A previously unknown giant virus has been revived from 30000-year-old permafrost, suggesting another possible threat from climate change as well as to public health. Before sounding the alarms though, we speak to Professor Jonathan Ball to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:43

Neck, Back and Hip Pain

Health & Living ·

2014/03/13

This week, we attempt to answer the question of whether back, neck and shoulder pains are just “part of our evolutionary heritage”. Experts from Sunway Medical CentreDr RaviKrishnapillai (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Dr Saw Lim Beng (Consultant Spine Surgeon) and Dr Suhail Suresh (Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon) explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:44

Bioprinting Technology

Health & Living ·

2014/03/10

3D printing has made a huge impact on the world surrounding us, but might bioprinting be taking it to the next level? Envisioning a future in which we may be able to print a functioning human heart out of live tissue, Assistant Professor Thian Eng San explains the possibilities and limitation of this new technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:50

Loneliness and the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2014/03/07

A new study has recently added to the growing body of research that suggests that loneliness can be seriously detrimental to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Looking at it through a Malaysian lens is Professor Nathan Vytialingam, president of the Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:12

The Painful Truth About Shingles

Health & Living ·

2014/03/06

While most of us believe that having had chickenpox once immunises us for life, the truth is that studies have shown that about 95% of adults over 50 years old who has had chickenpox are at risk of contracting shingles. Telling us more about this painful disease is Associate Professor at University Malaya Medical Centre, MP Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:24

Navigation in Surgery: Where Will It Get You?

Health & Living ·

2014/03/04

Technology and medicine are the most comfortable of bedfellows, and modern technology allows for unprecedented access and understanding of anatomy and surgical procedures. Today, Dr. Rajesh Singh tries to answer the question - Navigation in Surgery: Where will it get you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:02

The Dangers of Binge Drinking and NekNominate

Health & Living ·

2014/03/03

With at least five deaths being blamed on the viral spread of binge drinking game, Neknominate, and with it being such a prevalent problem in East Malaysia, we discuss the dangers of binge drinking with Dr. Wendy Shoesmith of University Malaysia Sabah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:37

Older Fathers

Health & Living ·

2014/02/28

A new study has suggested that older fathers potentially produce children with a wide variety of disabilities or problems. To get to the bottom of this, Dr. George Lee is accompanied by Dr. Rabin Gonzaga, psychiatrist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:54

Rampant Anxiety

Health & Living ·

2014/02/27

Worldwide, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness today. Covering a wide spectrum, they can be very crippling and affect daily life. Vizla Kumaresan, clinical psychologist, gives us her take on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:55

Joint Pain

Health & Living ·

2014/02/26

Joint pain is one of the most common discomforts adults feel in daily life. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains when one would need to see a doctor and what it might indicate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:59

Exercise and Macular Degeneration

Health & Living ·

2014/02/25

A recent study examined the relationship between exercise and the prevention of degeneration of the eye. Dr. Michael Chong, consultant ophthalmologist, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:45

Drug Testing

Health & Living ·

2014/02/24

How stringently are drugs tested before they come into our country and are prescribed to us? What are the boundaries? To find out, we speak to Dr Yeoh Peng Nam of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

A Day in the Life-Yanni Chew

Health & Living ·

2014/02/21

If you've ever wondered what a day in the life of a doctor is like, wonder no more. Today at 4.45PM, we're taking you through A Day in the Lifeof Yanni Chew, a Speech-Language Pathologist from Sunway Medical Centre, as she helps to rehabilitate a patient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:47

Women and Fitness

Health & Living ·

2014/02/20

They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus - but how does that extend to fitness? Karen Siah and Teoh Sue Ling explain how fitness for women can be more effective and specific.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:01

Increasing Intelligence and Brain Training

Health & Living ·

2014/02/19

Intelligence is a subjective thing, but that doesn't stop everybody from trying to become smarter. Is this possible, though? Caroline Ong, personal brain trainer, tries to answer that question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:36

A Holistic Guide Through Cancer

Health & Living ·

2014/02/18

After diagnosis, many cancer patients still have a long journey to go through and while much of the process will be guided by Western medical principles, a holistic approach can also be very helpful. Telling us all about it is Looi Tyck Lam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:14

Sleeping and Snoozing

Health & Living ·

2014/02/17

What’s the first thing you do every morning? Odds are good that you might not be springing out of bed, but smacking the snooze button instead. Dr. Muhsin Ahmad Zahari from the Sleep Disorder Society of Malaysia explains why this might not be the best way to start the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:24

Valentine's Day Special: Chocolate & The Blue Pill

Health & Living ·

2014/02/14

The Blue Pill was originally developed as a heart medication. After discovery of a big side effect, it was repositioned as a drug to solve a growing problem of erectile dysfunction. In commemoration with Double Valentine's Day which occurs only once in every 19 years, resident urologist Dr. George Lee discusses this little blue pill and explores its other avenues of use today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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