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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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28:05

World Health Day 2014 - Vector-Borne Disease

Health & Living ·

2014/04/07

In conjunction with World Health Day 2014, we stick to the theme of vector borne disease, with the head of the Vector Borne Disease Sector from the Ministry of Health - Dr. Rose Nani Mudin- explaining what this entails and how infection of this nature spreads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:22

The Statin Effect

Health & Living ·

2014/04/04

Humans have always sought ways to fight heart disease. Recently, researchers debated the safety of using statin drugs that can lower cholesterol. We speak to Dr. Azani Mohamed Daud, consultant cardiologist and Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:43

National Eczema Awareness Month

Health & Living ·

2014/04/03

Eczema is a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated and can affect children and infants. Professor Adelaide Hebert, paediatric dermatologist, gives us her expert perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Should We Worry About the New Strain of Avian Flu?

Health & Living ·

2014/04/02

Reports in February indicated that there was a new and deadlystrain of avian flu threatening us. How much do we need to worry, and what steps are being taken to keep it in check? Director of Institute of Bioscience, Abdul Rahman Omar of Universiti Putra Malaysia explains further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:14

Unleash Your Inner Orthopaedic Surgeon

Health & Living ·

2014/04/01

With it being April Fool’s, Dr. Rajesh Singh has a special trick or two up his sleeve for his monthly slot discussing all matters health and orthopaedic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:16

Healthy Organs and Healthy Ageing

Health & Living ·

2014/03/31

With an upcoming event, and an ongoing focus on healthy ageing, Dr. Lim Poh Hin and Professor Nathan Vytialingam from the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society explain the holistic process of ageing, while Datuk Mahadev Shankar provides a perspective from the frontlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:10

Women and Cancer

Health & Living ·

2014/03/28

As Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah's female cancer month kicks off, we invite Dr Ragu Shanmuganathan,Senior Consultant and Head of Gynae Oncology unit, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, to discuss cancers that specifically affect women - looking at symptoms, treatment and screening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:05

Use and Abuse of Party Drugs

Health & Living ·

2014/03/27

With recent reports suggesting that a new (and still legal) party drug may be to blame for the tragic deaths at Future Music Festival Asia, we speak to Dr Mazlan Mahmud, addiction therapist, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:00

The Difference between Growing Pains and Teenage...

Health & Living ·

2014/03/26

Hot on the heels of a recent report that suggested that a biological test for clinical depression in adolescents may soon be available, Dr. Fairuz Nazri Abdul Rahman, child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses the study and what its implications may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:05

Cooking and Eating Well with Nadia Lim

Health & Living ·

2014/03/25

In conjunction with New Zealand week, we speak to cook and dietitian Nadia Lim. As she grew up with two distinct cultures - Malaysian and Kiwi- we learn more about how these food cultures intersect and the challenges faced in eating well and healthily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:26

Science of Itching

Health & Living ·

2014/03/24

Ruminations on itching doesn't just occur every seven years - the truth is, doctors and scientists often don’t understand the source or reason for why we itch. Making some sense of the confusion is Dr Maya Nagaratnam, pain management consultant and anaesthetist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

A Day in the Life - Clement Francis Xavier

Health & Living ·

2014/03/21

When dealing with an injury or illness and wondering whether you'll ever be back to 100 percent - help can be welcome. This Friday, meet one of those people providing the help. Find out what A Day in the Life of a physiotherapist entails, as we follow Clement Francis Xavier from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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