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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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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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30:28

World NET Cancer Day 2012

Health & Living ·

2012/11/07

If you don't suspect it, you can't detect it. So goes the description of NET cancers, a group of little known and little-detected tumours. Telling us more about the diagnoses and misdiagnoses of NET cancer in conjunction with World Net Cancer Day 2012, are Dr. Sharmila Sachithanandan, consultant gastroenterologist, Dr. Zanariah Hussein, consultant endocrinologist and Associate Professor Dato' Dr. Fuad Ismail, consultant clinical oncologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:04

Diabetic Retinopathy

Health & Living ·

2012/11/05

The WHO estimates that more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. The number is more likely to more than double by 2030 without intervention. With a diagnosis of diabetes, comes the significant risk of losing one's eyesight. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on 14th November, Dr. Meena Kandiah discusses diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition that arises due to complications from diabetes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:08

mySayang

Health & Living ·

2012/11/01

People in marginalised or neglected communities (many of whom live on the streets) are generally most in need of medical care and ironically are often those who can't afford it. Trying to bring much-needed medical care and attention to children in these communities is the mySayang CSR project. Telling us all about it is Sha'in Sreenivasan, who runs the company behind it and Dr. M. M. Sreenivasan, international medical consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:40

SIC 250 Ninja Cup Program

Health & Living ·

2012/10/29

CEO of the Sepang International Circuit, Datuk Ahmad Razlan Razali announced the launch of the SIC Ninja 250 Cup in May of this year. Managed in coordination with BikeART Racing, the series will feature 20 young riders from across Malaysia competing in five of the MSS races during 2012. What will it take to get more world class riders for the country? That's exactly what the Sepang International Circuit 250 Ninja Cup program plans to discover and nurture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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21:56

Lens Implant Surgery

Health & Living ·

2012/10/24

Cataracts occur when the part of the eye known as the crystalline lens clouds oer. It works with the cornea to focus light on the retina, at the back of the eye. When the lens becomes cloudy or cataractous, light cannot pass to the retina, causing blurry and decreased vision. Surgery is a highly effective treatment, with the diseased lens being removed and replaced with an artificial lens. Talking us through the process is Dr. Kenneth Fong, consultant ophthalmologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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31:45

Advancing Personalised Cancer Medicine in Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2012/10/18

The leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, lung cancer is responsible for 1.38 million deaths annually, as of 2008. Histology, a study of microscopic anatomical structure of tissue, is a major part of identifying lung cancer and affects both prognosis and treatment. Helping us understand more about this aggressive killer, is Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:23

Green Chemistry

Health & Living ·

2012/10/17

Green bags, green living, green labels... all it seems to take to make something sound better than it is these days, is affixing the word 'green' to it. However, green chemistry aims to make a real, appreciable difference in our lives, stopping pollution right at the beginning, essentially greening chemical processes. Making it understandable for us, and discussing how companies aimed at making profit may do well to embrace it, is Professor Martyn Poliakoff, green chemist and Vice President of the

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36:29

Occupational Health : Keeping Workers Safe

Health & Living ·

2012/10/16

For those of us who work desk jobs, the phrase 'hazards at work' don't amount to too much. However, for people who work in construction or in hospitals, or all sorts of other careers even, hazards can really cause long-term damage and health issues. Discussing the importance of occupational health is Dr. Azrul Rozaiman, occupational health doctor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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