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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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36:19

It's Alive Jim, But Not As We Know It! - Replantation...

Health & Living ·

2012/06/05

What happens to severed limbs when they're reattached to the body? Is there a loss of function? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Rajesh Singh, guides us through the grisly topic of replantation surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:51

Oral Ulcers

Health & Living ·

2012/06/04

It can be a frustrating thing being saddled with an oral ulcer - pain, a controlled diet and potential infections are all part of the package. So what can we do to treat and avoid ulcers? Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik discusses what works and what doesn't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:57

How Children Think and Reason

Health & Living ·

2012/05/30

What is it about the way children think and reason that sets them apart from adults? Does the age of reason exist? In this interview, Dr. Peter Mitchell guides us through the minds of children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:08

A Solution for Resistant Hypertension

Health & Living ·

2012/05/29

High blood pressure is difficult enough to deal with, much less resistant hypertension, the kind that sticks around and is incredibly complicated to treat. Now a new procedure may prove to be the solution, treating resistant hypertension in one session and with permanent results. But is this really a silver bullet for patients? Dr. Yap Yee Guan, who has brought this pioneering treatment, renal nerve denervation, to our country, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:20

Safer Deliveries in Rural Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2012/05/28

While many of us in urban Malaysia have the choice (that we sometimes eschew) to go to hospitals and have the latest treatments available to us, the fact of the matter is that in rural areas, multiple dangers remain for women giving birth. Dr. Gunasegaran discusses these roadblocks with us as well as the things being done to ensure safer births in rural Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:23

Pain Exorcism

Health & Living ·

2012/05/25

Credited with helping a famous children entertainer get his Wiggle back, Dr. James Stoxen is in the business of helping people with chronic pain issues deal with them through an intensive procedure known as pain exorcism. He tells us all about this, as well as why the human body is built as a spring, and not a lever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:55

Medicinal Plants in Asia

Health & Living ·

2012/05/24

With a wealth of herbs and plants in our very own tropical backyard, it's a shame that not more Asians and Malaysians understand enough about the qualities that our plants can have, both pharmacologically and cosmetologically. Luckily however, Dr. Christophe Wiart has spent the last 16 years of his life conducting research into the medicinal plants of Asia and shares some of his knowledge with us today, while also talking about his latest book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:00

The Genetics of Cancer

Health & Living ·

2012/05/23

How much of cancer is genetically pre-determined? Why do some cancers run rampant in some families and some countries and not others? Dr. Arif Anwar answers these questions and then some, exploring the genetics of cancer and what we can do to prevent it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:46

The Politics of Birth

Health & Living ·

2012/05/22

Once upon a time, all births took place in the home, perhaps accompanied by female family and midwives. Then, the site of the birth moved to the hospital and things changed. Birth became more efficent, actively managed, and some would argue safer. But what some call safer, others argue as less private... and it's in this climate that birth politics become an issue. Where are the boundaries between a mother's body and decision and a doctor's priority for medical safety? Maria Fannin discusses this

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31:33

Fulfilling Human Potential

Health & Living ·

2012/05/21

Before Roger Bannister ran the first four-minute mile in 1954, it had been widely regarded as completely impossible. Scientists had even mapped out human lung capacity and deemed the feat undoable. Yet, once the first person had done it, several others quickly followed, each with successively quicker times. Which raises the question, what are the limits of human potential and how can we, as individuals, fulfill ours? Chris Majer of the Human Potential Project, addresses these questions and talks

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24:55

Post Partum Fitness

Health & Living ·

2012/05/18

While there is a constant focus on regaining one's post baby body, there is also a need to understand the changes that pregnancy and birth have wrought physically, mentally and psychologically. Carolyne Anthony explains more and shares some important tips on post-partum fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:52

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Health & Living ·

2012/05/14

Multiple sclerosis is the most common disabling disease of the central nervous system in young adults, an autoimmune disease that can cause pretty much any neurological symptom under the sun. It can be disabling, unpredictable and therefore immensely frightening. Dr. Joyce Joseph explains more about the condition while Ms. Padma Panikker, elaborates on what it's like to live with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:07

Bad Breath

Health & Living ·

2012/05/10

In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Lim begins with dissecting the causes of bad breath before proceeding to address issues as varied as the salivary gland cancer that was the cause of death for Beastie Boy MCA, as well as how to determine if you even have bad breath and whether green tea can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:31

Preventing and Managing Eye Injuries

Health & Living ·

2012/05/09

Eye injuries are a surprisingly common occurence in our country, though perhaps less so when one considers our liking of badminton and other such sports. But physical activity isn't the only thing that could cause injuries, with other things such as household chemicals, sharp edges and even tear gas coming into the picture. Dr. Kenneth Fong lays out some of the ways we can prevent eye injuries and manage treatment if something does happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:18

Spinal Injuries and Stem Cell Treatments

Health & Living ·

2012/05/07

For the longest time, spinal injuries have been associated with permanent damage, with wheelchairs and never being able to walk again. However, new research is starting to shine a light of hope into quadriplegics and paraplegics everywhere. Dr. Eugene Wong, consultant spine and orthopaedic surgeon, talks about the basics of spine injuries and the research being conducted into stem cells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:18

Spinal Injuries and Stem Cell Treatments

Health & Living ·

2012/05/07

For the longest time, spinal injuries have been associated with permanent damage, with wheelchairs and never being able to walk again. However, new research is starting to shine a light of hope into quadriplegics and paraplegics everywhere. Dr. Eugene Wong, consultant spine and orthopaedic surgeon, talks about the basics of spine injuries and the research being conducted into stem cells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:55

Who is a Histopathologist?

Health & Living ·

2012/05/04

Histopathology is what aids the understanding and diagnosis of a disease, at a cellular level. So what does a histopathologist do? Is it all just peering into microscopes and handling slides? Dr. Sri Ganesh Kalimuthu, a consultant histopathologist, explains the ins and outs of his day job alongside the qualifications needed to practise within this profession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:26

Skin Lightening

Health & Living ·

2012/05/03

Skin lightening has a bad reputation, associated as it is with skin bleaching and the spectre of Michael Jackson. Nevertheless, it can be done safely in the hands of a professional, for people who continue to chase their elusive dream of having fairer skin. Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist, explains the ins and outs of skin lightening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:37

The Future of Cancer Control in the Asia Pacific

Health & Living ·

2012/05/02

As this non-communicable disease continues to spread, the numbers of cancer cases in Asia are startling, as more than 60% of cancer cases in the world occur on this continent. Clearly, more needs to be understood and done. Professor Dr. Yip Cheng-Har, Head of the Breast Surgery Unit at UMMC and President of the Asian Pacific Organisation for Cancer Prevention, discusses the importance of epidemiology in cancer control and prevention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:11

Maternal Mortality

Health & Living ·

2012/04/30

Studies show that Malaysia has one of the lowest maternal mortality ratios amongst Asian countries, at 31 per 100,000 live births in 2011. But there are countries that are not as fortunate, and 95% of maternal deaths each year happen in Africa and Asia. Seeing as maternal mortality often serves as a yardstick to gauge a country's health services, we discuss it with Kara Blackburn, the medical advisor on Women's Health with Medecines Sans Frontieres, highlighting the importance of accessible, high

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