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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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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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32:35

Know Thy Cancer: 3D Histological Imaging To Infinity...

Health & Living ·

2013/08/27

How are detective methods used in The Dark Knight related to figthing cancerous tumors? It all relates to the idea of creating 3D images out of 2D information - a new methodology in histological imaging that analyses the potency and nature of tumors. It has received increased attention due to its various applications in modern medical image analysis. Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist, joins us to discuss the many possibilities of 3D Histological Imaging.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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42:22

The Realities of Practicing Medicine in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2013/08/26

People say that laughter is the best medicine - but can the study of medicine necessarily produce the best laughter? Dr. Jason Leong, Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health and comedian extraordinaire joins us to share his experiences about his journey in becoming a doctor and the challenges he feels are still very real when practicing medicine in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:53

Doctor In The House: Enforced Sterilisations

Health & Living ·

2013/08/23

A High Court judge in the UK has recently sanctioned the sterilisation of a man with learning disabilities on the basis of it being "in his best interests". This has raised interesting issues on whether the benefits of this ruling outweight its methods, especially since the outcome of this ruling largely affects the lives of the families as well as the future children involved. Dr. George Lee joins us to discuss the ethical debate regarding enforced sterilisations along with experts who have

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42:48

The Politics of Breastfeeding

Health & Living ·

2013/08/22

Breastfeeding has undoubted health benefits for newborns, but is a topic that is contentious and deeply personal to mothers and families. What are the issues surrounding this and why does the argument rage on? Gina Yong and Ashley Hau Yi engage in a lively discussion with Meera on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:54

Applied Science in Fitness

Health & Living ·

2013/08/20

Scientific Theory has developed to the extent that it can now be used to definitively assist with fitness goals - be it weight loss, muscle gain or just plain good old-fashined health. Noel Chelliah, transformation specialist and Michele Lian, transformation coach, join us to discuss applied science in fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:00

Bookmark: People, Culture and Ideas

Health & Living ·

2013/08/20

From books on antiheroes to Disney’s most notorious film, Uma speaks to Maya Tan of The B-Side on the literature of people, culture and ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:51

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Health & Living ·

2013/08/19

While it's a well known fact that pregnant women shouldn't drink, the full spectrum of ill effects that could result from it are less understood.Based on research conducted in Canada, Professor Brintnell shares her knowledge on this condition that could lead to multiple behavioural problems later in life - foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:36

Doctors in T-shirts

Health & Living ·

2013/08/16

The recent ban of the conventional white coat in the UK has prompted interesting questions regarding what can be considered appropriate for professional doctors to be wearing while consulting or conducting surgeries - is it merely about preventing infections or does attire have a psychological basis? Dr. George Lee shares his personal and professional opinions regarding the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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