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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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29:13

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2013/07/11

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an Emergency Committee meeting to review the outbreak of MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) and its pandemic potential. Closer to home, we find out about MERS from Dr. Chong Chee Keong from the Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:41

Healthy Breads

Health & Living ·

2013/07/09

Gluten intolerance is at an all-time high and carbs are consistently in the news for all the wrong reasons. But that might not mean bread is unhealthy.GandhiSuppiah provides a strong defense on behalf of bread and its health qualities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:54

Anti-Ageing Technology

Health & Living ·

2013/07/08

With so many anti-ageing aesthetic treatments available on the market, how can consumers pick what's right (and safest)? Dr. Liow Tiong Sing talks about radiofrequency treatments, laser resurfacing and the like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:17

Transparency in Medicine

Health & Living ·

2013/07/05

In light of a recent report from the United Kingdom in which performance data for individual surgeons within the NHS was published in the name of transparency, Dr. George Lee enlists the help of Dr. Milton Lum to attempt to get to the bottom of things. Together they unpack the different ethical, financial and professional considerations doctors would have to make as well as how this changes how patients might approach choosing a doctor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:20

Infertility and IVF Struggles

Health & Living ·

2013/07/04

Infertility is something many couples struggle with silently. Breaking that taboo is Ken Ng and Jian Hui, a couple who went through the entire process and are now proud parents. They're accompanied by Dr. Helena Lim, who describes in-vitro fertilisation and the steps forward being made to minimise emotional and physical stress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

Playing Surfaces and Injuries

Health & Living ·

2013/07/03

There's been a lot of research done on running on different surfaces, but what about playing on different surfaces and courts, and what that might be doing to our limbs and joints?Dr.Harjeetexplains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:02

Advancements in Prosthetics

Health & Living ·

2013/07/02

Gone are the days of clumsy prosthetic limbs... the new breed are sensitive and highly advanced. Robotics are involved and people can even move their fingers, achieve freedom of motion and have their prosthetic limbs respond to their desired action. What more does the future hold and can we have it here in Malaysia? We hear from Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:59

Getting to Know Miko Peled

Health & Living ·

2013/07/02

Miko Peled hails from a family of Zionists, and yet he spends most of his time teaching karate to refugee kids in Palestinian refugee camps. An Israeli by nationality, he has become well-known for his pro-Palestinian activism and his best-selling book, The General's Son. During a visit to Malaysia, he dropped by BFM to share his stories with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:25

Medical Disability and Assessment of Damages

Health & Living ·

2013/07/01

Medical disability and the assessment of damages, are issues that are close to the hearts of many Malaysians. What gets covered by insurance and how is compensation assessed? Professor Nathan Vytialinga, professor of occupational therapy and president of the Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group and K. Siladass, a lawyer with decades of experience in the field, explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:09

Haze and its Effects on Our Health

Health & Living ·

2013/06/28

With the haze recently on the minds of many, Professor Chan takes a scientific slant and examines what the actual contents are, how it spreads and the importance of monitoring the API/PSI. He also dispels some myths along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:49

Saturated Fats - Are They the Enemy?

Health & Living ·

2013/06/24

Coconut milk has been ‘demonized’ for its high saturated fatty acid content. While many South East Asian are staying away from coconut milk to keep ‘healthy’, the French Food Safety Agency has changed its recommended dietary intake to include certain types of saturated fatty acids, including those from coconut milk. Professor Legrand explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:08

Doctor in the House: Oesophageal Cancer

Health & Living ·

2013/06/21

On the back of a recent BBC report that stated that the ratio of oesophageal cancer of men to women was a startling 3:1 and that the numbers kept growing, Dr. George Lee decided to take a closer look at this cancer. One in which the symptoms are often easily ignored and for which the prognosis can be very poor, it's also claimed the lives of luminaries such as Christopher Hitchens and Humphrey Bogart. Dr. George is joined by Professor Chin Kin Fah in trying to make sense of this disease and to

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27:32

World Refugee Day: Health Equity Initiatives

Health & Living ·

2013/06/20

In conjunction with World Refugee Day, Vizla Kumaresan of Health Equity Initiatives joins us to explain the work that the organisation is doing in trying to get health equity for disenfranchised groups within Malaysia, such as refugees and asylum seekers. From clinics to research, she explains the importance of evidence-based research as well as in understanding why health equity matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:38

Understanding Osteopathy

Health & Living ·

2013/06/19

Osteopathyis an alternative healthcare which emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body, as well as the body's ability to heal itself. However, how effiacious is it and what scientific basis does it have? The aptly named Neil Hands tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:04

Latest Treatments for Hair Loss

Health & Living ·

2013/06/18

Losing one's hair can be a difficult process to go through, especially because the process of replacing it can be long and problematic - and after all that, not even convincing looking. However, the times they are a-changing and there are new innovations in the field now. Dr. Chiam Tee Kiang and Dr. Chong Tze Sheng, aesthetic physicians, tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:53

Occupational Therapy

Health & Living ·

2013/06/17

Occupational therapy is a holistic practice that aims to help people live their lives and do the things that they want and need to do - especially for those whose lives and bodies have been changed. ProfessorSharonBrintnell shares how the profession has evolved and who it can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:37

Cancer Epigenetics

Health & Living ·

2013/06/13

Epigenetics is thestudy of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype, caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence. What this might mean in terms of cancer epigenetics is monumental - research is ongoing to see if we can identify what triggers a change in oncogene, the gene that has the most potential to cause cancer. It might change the way cancer treatment is approached in the future and perhaps even lead to a cure. Dr. Sri Ganesh guides us through this complicated

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40:55

Difficult Deliveries

Health & Living ·

2013/06/12

We hear about the morning sickness, even the hyperemis gravidarum, the change in the body and so on. But even after the full 9 months, the final few hours can still be fraught with potential complications and dangers. Telling us about difficult deliveries and how the risks can be mitigated is Dr. Premitha Damodaran, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:31

H. Pylori and its Effects on the Body

Health & Living ·

2013/06/11

Going off his previous appearance on the show to talk about H.Pylori, Dr.Vagifextends the conversation to discuss other aspects of how this bacteria can cause things seemingly unrelated to gut health such as headaches and even hyperemis gravidarum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:36

Malaysian Herbal Heritage

Health & Living ·

2013/06/10

Malaysia is a country fortunately placed- we have a long history of using herbs and a rich ecosystem that can provide said herbs, yet to many they are a tradition forgotten. Giving some insight and knowledge into Malaysia's herbal heritage is Chee Beng Jin, a researcher from FRIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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