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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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33:46

Genetics and Gynaecology

Health & Living ·

2012/12/31

As the year draws to a close, Dr. Premitha Damodaran offers her perspective on the latest developments in gynaecology and how genetics might shape the future of the field. She also gives her opinion on the death ofSavita Halappanavar, a woman who died in Galway after being repeatedly denied an abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:07

Best Breast Cancer Screening Practices

Health & Living ·

2012/12/19

Women are always taught the basics abouttheirhealth but they're never taught the full scope of it, hence theirknowledge about diseases in their body is limited in terms of the education given to them. Dr. Saunthari Somasundram, of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, andSalmah Mohd Yunus Zyllwyn - Stewart a Breast Cancer Survivor join us to talk and educate the public with the best breast cancer screening practices that need to be put into place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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40:17

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy

Health & Living ·

2012/12/16

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Dr. Neal Rouzier, Expert speaks on hormone replacement and drugs (pills) taken to release monthly cycle pain, he elaborates and explains the cons on replacing hormones with alternative ones. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:16

Dr. George in the House

Health & Living ·

2012/12/13

In June, Muslim and other organizations staged a joint protest in the German Capital Berlin over a regional court's ruling that the circumcision of young boys cinstituted bodily harm. Consultant Urologist, Dr. George joins BFM to talk all about Circumcision. Tune in for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:56

Robotic Heart Surgery and Other Advancements

Health & Living ·

2012/12/12

Robotic Surgery donates not only precision but the most up-to-date technology. How do you decide what's the right heart surgery option for you, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. David Khoo explains in detail. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:01

Running: Learning to Love it and Upping Your Game

Health & Living ·

2012/12/11

Running; the one exercise in the world that has almost equal amount of incredibly enthusiastic supporters and annoyed detractors. Fitness Instructor Noel Chelliah is back and answers the questions of Should everyone be running? and How can they get started?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:39

Emergency Response

Health & Living ·

2012/12/10

A long Time Trainer, M.S Maniam joings BFM and discusses the importance of CPR and First aid Training. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:44

Artificial Corneas

Health & Living ·

2012/12/06

Loss of sight is a debilitating and difficult condition to deal with, and one for which sometimes there are no solutions available. Now new options for the future, artificial corneas are slowly being developed. Sharing more on the subject and possibilities of this procedure is an expert on coreans Dr. Choong Yean Yaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:09

Finding Sustainable Answers to Non-Communicable...

Health & Living ·

2012/12/05

NCDs being the biggest cause of death worldwide; causing more than 36 million deaths in 2008 has been described by the WHO Director-General as "a slow motion disaster". Head of the Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Unit at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Associate Professor Dr. Loong Yik Yee, discuss and answers all the sustainable questions on non-communicable diseases. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:58

The Changing Face of Clinical Examinations

Health & Living ·

2012/12/04

As technology races ahead, one of the essential issues starting to emerge in the practice of medicine is the balance between human expertise and technological precision. Are clinical examinations still necessary or have they become obsolete? Dr. Rajesh Singh examines this question today. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:04

Parent CPR

Health & Living ·

2012/12/03

Training Manager at The Heart Foundation of Malaysia, Mr. V.S. Maniam explains parent CPR and the importance of knowing how to conduct one especially on the most vulnerable ones, namely our children. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:32

Last Day of Movember

Health & Living ·

2012/11/30

Today marks the last day of Movember with Dr. George Lee with the "Prostate cancer" topic. In the spirit ofcelebratinglifewe're playing a little game, where you get to guess the famous celebrity with Prostate cancer. Every right answer, Dr. George promised to donate $50 USD Dollars towards the Movember Foundation with the name of whomever gets the answer right. Tune in to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:41

Preparing for the Holiday Season

Health & Living ·

2012/11/29

The festive season is just around the corver associated with food, friends and family. It can be tempting to just decide to indulge and let go, but regret it once February rolls around and the extra weight just refuses to move. Personal Trainer, Karen Siah explains how you can prepare for the holiday season and still have a good time with a great body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:56

Sports Related Injuries in Young Girls

Health & Living ·

2012/11/28

Today, Sport figures are more revered than they have ever been. Some Kids and their parents will do whatever it takes to get there. But will it be at a cost? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh talks about the dangerous injuries both males and females concur when playing sports within the wrong age/time. There is a greater risk when the child breaks through the injuries and pain while continuing his/her sporting activities to please the parents. Tune in to find out more. See

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41:49

Obesity, Genetics and Associated Weight Loss

Health & Living ·

2012/11/27

Understanding how our genes influence obesity is critical in trying to understand the current obesity epidemic, but it also shouldn't just be a convenient excuse for weight gain and unhealthy behaviour. Genetic traits alone do not mean that becoming obese is an inevitability. So how much of a prisoner of our genes are we, and how can genetics and environment be balanced in this case? Dr. Arif Anwar devotes his monthly slot to exploring this relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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42:25

Doctor George Lee in the house

Health & Living ·

2012/11/23

It’s the last few days of Movember with Dr. George Lee on Prostate cancer. Next week Dr. George Lee will be celebrating Man Kind right here on The bigger picture, BFM 89.9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:34

Know Thy Cancers : Mesothelioma

Health & Living ·

2012/11/21

Asbestos is a fire retardant material that was formerly used widely as insulation in buildings and motor vehicles, but has since been regarded publicly as a dangerous material and has four diseases associated with it: mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and diffuse plural thickening. Today, Dr. Sri Ganesh focuses on mesothelioma as well as discussing other pollutants and minerals that could be causing cancer and diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:04

World Diabetes Day 2012

Health & Living ·

2012/11/14

WHO estimates that more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that number (and the deaths related to it) may be set to double by 2030. Closer to home, the recent 4th National Heallth and Morbidity Survey (2011) suggests that one in five adult Malaysians above 30 years old, suffer from diabetes, which counts for an estimated 2.3 million in total. It is with those frightening numbers in mind that World Diabetes Day has the theme 'Protect our Future'. Telling us more about the importance

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28:03

Graves' Disease

Health & Living ·

2012/11/12

An autoimmune disease that is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease can affect up to 2% of the female population. Professor Dr. Alexander Tan, a medical lecturer and a Consultant Endocrinologist, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:12

Nutrition for Male & Female Fertility

Health & Living ·

2012/11/08

Nutrition plays a huge role in fertility, and we find out what exactly should be on the menu for couples looking to have children, from Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Helena Lim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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