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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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44:10

The Importance of Sports Sciences

Health & Living ·

2013/09/30

What would it take for Malaysia to win our first gold medal, and what role might sports science play in all of it? Explaining what a sports scientist does and all the different aspects involved in it such as biochemistry, psychology and so on, Dr. Close also explains how it's changed the landscape of competitive sports over the last twenty years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:12

Doctor in the House: HPV Vaccine for Boys

Health & Living ·

2013/09/27

The HPV Vaccine has traditionally been administered to girls with the aim of preventing cervical cancer. Now a study in the UK suggests that giving it to boys might also help to keep cancer rates down. However, this suggestion has not been without controversy. Examining all these different points is Dr. George Lee, accompanied by Dato' Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, consultant paediatrician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:50

First Aid

Health & Living ·

2013/09/24

Much more than just CPR, first aid encompasses all sorts of life-saving measures. Covering all manner of different situations - choking, fainting, emergencies- Dr. Navindra explains some basic first aid principles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:07

Understanding Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2013/09/23

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women worldwide, so it's more important than ever that we understand it - its symptoms, its causes and the necessity of catching it early. Demystifying this illness for us are two consultant respiratory physicians, Dr. Robert Rintoul from the United Kingdom and Dr. Sundari Ampikaipakan from Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:06

Opting Out of Organ Transplantation

Health & Living ·

2013/09/20

September 26th is the day a new act on organ donation in this country will be passed - switching Malaysia from an opt-in to an opt-out system. What are the ramifications of this and how can people get involved? Dr. Lela Yasmin Mansor, Datuk Dr. Harjit Singh and Dr. Hirman Ismail, all from the Ministry of Health dissect the facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:12

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

Health & Living ·

2013/09/19

The most common food allergy among infants is still one that can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil, consultant paediatrician, explains the science and impact of cow’s milk protein allergies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:18

The Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets

Health & Living ·

2013/09/18

There are many reasons to switch to a vegetarian diet, one of the most pressing being that of health. However, what does this really entail and how can one ensure they’re getting balanced nutrition? Dr. P. Vythilingam, president of the Malaysian Vegetarian Society, gives us his perspective, and tells us what we can look forward to with the upcoming World Vegfest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:51

Limb Loss to Diabetes and Proper Wound Care

Health & Living ·

2013/09/17

Many diabetic patients can sometimes underestimate the dangers of cuts and wounds - contributing to the horrifying statistic of a foot being cut off every 20 seconds - largely due to improper wound care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals, joins us to discuss how to tackle this limb loss with proper wound treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:30

Doctor In The House: The Evolution of Fathers and...

Health & Living ·

2013/09/13

Ever wondered how good of a father you are? Recent research shows that the most objective way to find out is to look downwards - to the size of your testicles. In this weeks episode of Doctor In The House, Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guest Dr. Johnben Loy, joins us to analyze testicle size, testosterone levels, and fathering capabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:19

Jaw Pains

Health & Living ·

2013/09/12

What do jaw pains and door creaking have in common? Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician, joins us to discuss the complex structure of our jaw - analysing the variety of possible conditions and treatment available to that familiar pain we sometimes take for granted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:16

Wing Chun

Health & Living ·

2013/09/11

There is so much more to the martial art of Wing Chun than its popular association with Grand Master Ip Man - the fact that it was founded by a woman; that it has a large emphasis on the mental rather than the physical. Kamarul Hisham, a master of Wing Chun, joins us to discuss this unique art of self defence that is much more than meets the eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:28

Weight Loss Myths and Tricks

Health & Living ·

2013/09/10

No bread in the morning - boiled aggs and brown rice prefered? Jogging keeps fat in your body and not out? Liam Harkness, lifestyle coach and sports therapist, give us the breakdown on a variety of dieting and weight losing myths - helping us with his own non-conventional methods that might just challenge your health regime and change your perception about health and fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

Preventing Childhood Allergies

Health & Living ·

2013/09/09

Have you ever felt that itch on your neck or burn on your lip that may come as a surprise when indulging in a delicious butter-prawn - a feeling that was never there before? That could be due to an allergic reaction that only recently exhibited itself in adulthood. Many allergic conditions remain dormant until it can potentially be too late - fortunately, Dr. Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, President of the Malaysian Society of Allery & Immunology (MSAI), joins us to share ways to tackle these

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42:15

Doctor In The House: Gene Superiority and Consent

Health & Living ·

2013/09/06

Are some genes really better than others? How much claim do you have over your sperm? In light of a recent incident regarding a Bosnian man suing his Malaysian ex-girlfriend for "abusing his sperm" to obtain "better offspring", Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guests Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist, and Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, join us for a fun filled talk show regarding gene superiority and consent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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27:59

Thalassemia and Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis

Health & Living ·

2013/09/05

Have you ever wondered if you are a carrier of Thalassemia? Most probably not - yet, research shows that almost 1 in every 20 Malaysian happens to be one, allowing for this potentially fatal genetic blood disorder to continue to exist. The fact that a carrier of Thalassemia has no symptoms and can live a perfectly normal life accentuate this problem. So what can be done? Dr. Surinder Singh, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, joins us to discuss ways to identify and prevent this blood

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31:07

The Common Cold and Influenza

Health & Living ·

2013/09/04

There are many diseases we take for granted - one of them being the common cold. However, there are many other diseases, including the potentially fatal Influenza virus, that exhibit similar symptoms to the common cold: fever, coughs or runny noses. How can we distinguish between a dangerous disease or a mere annoyance? Dr. Christopher Lee gives us the breakdown of the differences and similarities of these two diseases as well as what determines the infectivity of these different conditions.See

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33:31

Smart Teams in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2013/09/03

There are currently smartphone apps that allow people to monitor their health, perform tests and get results - with such technology available to everyone, how can we ensure that we use these apps correctly or if they are even reliable? Also, how will the roles of doctors and patients change, and how can this lead to a new form in healthcare? Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, shares his thoughts and posits a theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:24

Merdeka Medical Documentary

Health & Living ·

2013/08/30

From groundwork laid by the British, to the first medical schools in Malaya, all the way up to modern Malaysia and the doctors we produce today, we've come a long way when it comes to developments in our country's medical culture. Lee Chwi Lynn along with her special guests, including Professor Datuk Dr. Alex Delikan, take a look at the medical landscape of Malaysia in the last 56 years - where it all started, how we have developed since then and where we are heading, looking into the future.See

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32:11

Bladder Cancer and Genetics

Health & Living ·

2013/08/29

What would you do if you received a grant to improve your research on an international scale? Asst Prof. Dr.Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia is the recepient of this years Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment, and is using this grant to develop his research in cancer genetics, specifically in the area of bladder cancer. We discuss the importance of genetics in cancer treatment, how genetics influence the development of

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39:19

The Genetics of Scoliosis

Health & Living ·

2013/08/28

Is it possible to prevent scoliosis or is it a sealed fate in our genetic make up? Dr. Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist, and Dr. Madeline Ting, chiropractic specialist, join us to discuss how to deal with scoliosis; how to manage our lifestyles, how to treat and how to identify the dangers of this rapidly developing disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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