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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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37:11

Running Safe and Not Scared

Health & Living ·

2013/11/21

From the ancient San Bushmen of the Kalahari to the extraordinary feats of Usain Bolt, humans have always run, whether to eat, compete or improve their health. We all possess the genetic blueprint to make us efficient runners. This has evolved over the millennia. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:00

Correctional Training

Health & Living ·

2013/11/20

We're all told to exercise 3-5 times a week, take 10,000 steps a day and so on. We know what we need to be doing to get fit and stay healthy. Sometimes though, life and unforeseen circumstances can get in the way of that. Discussing correctional training with me today is Wenisa Ng, fitness trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:00

Medical Laws in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2013/11/19

It's a staple storyline on dramas like Grey's Anatomy, but in real life, how many of us really understand the ramifications of medical law on our experience of healthcare?Explaining more on medical laws in Malaysia is Dato' Dr. NKS Tharmaseelan of the Medico Legal Society of Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:22

Egg Freezing

Health & Living ·

2013/11/18

A technology that's only become available in the last few years, egg freezing is allowing women to have more fertility options. But it's newness is also cause for concern and misunderstanding. Here to explain more and to clear up the air is Dato' Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist and Dr. Helena Lim, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:04

Doctor in the House: Bladder Dysfunction

Health & Living ·

2013/11/15

A device that could one day restore bladder function to patients with a severed spinal cord has been devised by UK researchers and has been tested in animals. Dr. George Lee and Jodi Nikolic talk with us about prosthetic bladders, bladder dysfunction as well as the science involving nerve damage and the bladder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:56

The Importance of Vaccinations

Health & Living ·

2013/11/14

Paediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Adriano Arguedas speaks to us about the science of vaccines and their importance in terms of the protection they offer children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:13

Bacterial Interaction and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2013/11/13

The human body carries about 100 trillion microorganisms in its intestines, a number ten times greater than the total number of human cells in the body. What does this powerful number do for our health? Telling us all about it is Professor Bengt Jeppsson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:52

Checking up the Mountains

Health & Living ·

2013/11/12

One of the most deficient areasof adequate medical care in the remote north Indian Himalayan region of Ladakh is that of women's health. Countless women suffer needlessly from preventable and curable maladies such as cervical cancer, infections and injuries from difficult childbirth. Professor Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician tells us about her recent experience in Ladakh and about the medical care there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:18

Hypnotherapy and Obesity

Health & Living ·

2013/11/11

In the search for weight loss solutions, hypnotherapy offers a seemingly perfect solution: use your mind to help your body lose weight. Is it really that simple? We find out more from Sheila Menon of the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:20

IRONMAN Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2013/11/08

Just the idea that someone has the fortitude to swim, bike and run for dozens - sometimes hundreds of miles is fascinating. IRONMAN is a triathlon that is held annually in many countries worldwide. Telling us more about triathlons and IRONMAN Malaysia, which will be held next year, is Geoff Meyer, CEO of IRONMAN Asia Pacific and Craig Alexander, multiple IRONMAN champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:12

Diabetes in Children

Health & Living ·

2013/11/07

As of 2010, an estimated 285 million people had diabetes, with this number expected to double by 2030, mostly in Asia and Africa. How much of this burden is being borne by children, and how do the symptoms and treatment differ from childhood to adulthood? We get two separate perspectives from Dr. Izzurina Bashah Mohamed Ibrahim and Ambreth Kaur, parent of 10-year-old diabetic patient, Veena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:16

Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology in Clinical...

Health & Living ·

2013/11/06

Last month, Dr. Sri Ganesh Kalimuthu, consultant histopathologist, joined us to talk about artificial intelligence in histopathology and how it might change the field. This month, he is joined by Professor Dato' Dr. Fuad Ismail, consultant oncologist, to talk about how artificial intelligence in histopathology may be implemented here in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:13

Sexual Intercourse and Pain

Health & Living ·

2013/11/04

Unlike what Fifty Shades of Grey might want us to believe, pain during sexual intercourse is not always a desirable thing. In fact, it might be a sign of a medical condition, or just a sign that a change of pace might be required. Providing insight on the matter is Dr. Martha Lee, Clinical Sexologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:41

Exercise and Brain Growth

Health & Living ·

2013/11/01

A recent study found that regular endurance exercise could trigger brain growth, and researchers at the Dana Farber Medical Centre at Harvard Medical School went on to suggest that this effect could be bottled as medicine that could help patients with early stage cognitive decline. Joining us for a discussion regarding the link between brain growth and exercise are Professor Dr. Jafri Malin Abdullah, neuroscientist and Aaron Liddell, fitness professional and nutritionist.See omnystudio.com/listener

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39:12

Sleepless in Selangor (Documentary)

Health & Living ·

2013/10/31

Though sleep is a crucial part of our wellbeing and happiness, it seems like many busy Malaysians just can't seem to get it right. Getting to the bottom of this is Lee Chwi Lynn along with various sleepers and specialists including Dr. Lau Wee-Ming, internal medicine specialist, Dr. HM Goh, medical director at University Malaya Specialist Centre and Dr. Kumar RS, a primary physician who runs sleep programs at his clinics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:15

Genetics Research in Malaria

Health & Living ·

2013/10/30

Malaria vaccines have been a tricky proposition, to say the least, but now there might be inroads led by genetics research, in both humans and mosquitos. Explaining more is Dr. Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist and Professors Lau Yee Ling and Fong Mun Yik, from University Malaya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:30

6 Pillars of Wellness

Health & Living ·

2013/10/29

Holistic lifestyle coach and sports therapist, Liam Harkness joins us for a discussion about the six pillars of wellness as well as their importance to our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:19

Are Parents Too Concerned for their Children?

Health & Living ·

2013/10/28

Some reports are finding that parents may be doing too much when it comes to fussing over their children who aren't feeling well, sometimes even inadvertently overdosing their children on mixed medications for fevers or colds.Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil joins us to discuss the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:15

Vitamin D Pills' Effect on Healthy Bones Queried

Health & Living ·

2013/10/25

Healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, suggests a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial effect on bone density, a sign of osteoporosis. Joining us for a discussion regarding vitamin D pills' effect on healthy bones are Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist and Dr. SP Chan, consultant endocrinologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:54

Cancer Research and Control

Health & Living ·

2013/10/23

Cancer doesn't come by it's nickname, The Big 'C' lightly. It is a worldwide threat that continues to scare people everywhere. With us over the phone is Dr. Edward Trimble, Director of the National Cancer Institute's Centre for Global Health, who joins us for a discussion on cancer research and control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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