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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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29:22

Peripheral Neuropathy

Health & Living ·

2013/01/31

Peripheral neuropahty is a term used to describe damage to nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord. Our body's ability to sense things and relay information relies heavily on the nerves that run throughout. So what happens when these nerves are damaged? Professor Dr. Goh Khean Jin gives us the facts on peripheral neuropathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:52

World Cancer Day 2013 - Myths Two and Three

Health & Living ·

2013/01/30

Continuing our discussion on the myths of cancer this World Cancer Day, Dr. Ahmad Kamal from the Malaysian Oncological Society joins Meera Sivasothy to discuss the second and third myths of cancer, namely, that cancer is a disease that only affects the wealthy, the elderly and those who live in developed countries, and that it is a death sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:35

Learn Something New in 2013

Health & Living ·

2013/01/23

It's still the first month of the year so our fitness resolutions are still fresh. Lose weight, eat healthier, maybe run that marathon. But something else we can incorporate is the idea of learning something new. Maybe take up a dance class or learn swim, or maybe... run that marathon. Explaining the value of taking up something fresh in 2013 is Karen Siah, fitness trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:35

Endometriosis and its Impact on Female Fertility

Health & Living ·

2013/01/22

One of the great mimics in medicine, the most severe manifestation of endometriosis may come with no symptons, while its mildest may cause great pain. It's also heavily involved in issues pertaining to infertility, and explaining the links is Dr. Helena Lim, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:40

Doctor in the House: New Year Resolutions 3

Health & Living ·

2013/01/18

Dr. George Lee, consultant Urologist in the studio with Meera Sivasothy, and today they are discussing New Years Resolution 3. Do you pledge to engage in safe sex?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:08

Saliva - What's Underneath All That Wet Stuff?

Health & Living ·

2013/01/17

Saliva is something we seem to notice or think only when our mouths are dry or when we’ve accidently gotten spittle on someone else’s arm. IN other words, only when there’s too little for it or too much. However, this humble lubricant may play a larger role in our oral and overall health. Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik joins me to explain Saliva – what’s underneath all that wet stuff?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:51

Kick Starting Fitness Without Injury

Health & Living ·

2013/01/16

Doctor Harjeet SinghConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon talks to us about kick starting your fitness without injury this year. I know most of us have made New Years Resolutions to go to the gym to be healthier this year. But after a long holiday break period and all that binging that we’ve done with food how do you kick start that fitness program. He’s going to shed more light on that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:11

Fitness Technology and Electrical Muscle Stimulation...

Health & Living ·

2013/01/15

If you're not a gym-goer, imagine what a gym looks like may involve buff men sitting or lying on benches lifting weights. Basic and simple. However, the modern gym has as many gadgets and innovative technologies as any store in Low Yat. So how does this affect our fitness and what we can expect in the future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:33

New Retina Drugs 2013

Health & Living ·

2013/01/14

It's a New Year, and the hope of the new year always involves fresh possibilities. Dr. Kenneth Fong, consultant ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, joins me to talk about what's new within his field and what is now available for retinal disease in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:10

Malaria Pilot Project

Health & Living ·

2013/01/09

In July of this year, Medicines Sans Frontiers implemented a large-scale malaria prevention program, with the aim of reducing the rate of infection and new cases amongst young children in two African countries. Milaria specialist Dr.Estrella Lasry joins me from long-distance, to share the implementations, planning and findings of the projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:36

Theranostics

Health & Living ·

2013/01/07

As there is an increasing push for individualised and targeted treatment, theranostics may be part of that push forward, as it represents the crux of therapeutics and diagnostics. With tests identifying which patients may benefit from specific treatments, theranostics may someday help doctors determine their treatment plans. Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist, shines a light on its potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:35

Genetics Summary 2012

Health & Living ·

2013/01/02

What were the big sea changes that occurred in the field of genetics this year? From discoveries regarding cancer to why some of us can't stand cilantro, there have been stories big and small. Dr. Arif Anwar breaks it down for us in our genetic roundup of 2012, and our look forward to the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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