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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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37:21

Doctor in the House: Bladder Cancer...

Health & Living ·

2011/12/09

Resident Doctor in the House, consultant urologist Dr. George Lee revisits bladder cancer, this time discussing the many surgical options available to those suffering from the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:16

Bone Health Myths and Facts

Health & Living ·

2011/12/07

How much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem? Dr. Harjeet Singh takes a good hard look at the myths and facts of bone health and sets the facts straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:03

Myths and Facts of Understanding Cataracts

Health & Living ·

2011/12/06

While it's one of the leading causes of blindness, a lack of understanding of cataracts continues to keep people from seeking treatment. Dr. Aloysius Joseph Low discusses the myths and facts of cataracts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:26

Skin Cancer

Health & Living ·

2011/12/01

It's constant advice touted by dermatologists, beauty editors and the health conscious: wear sunblock every day, understand what SPF and UVA/UVB rays are, and stay healthy and cancer free. But does that really guarantee safety, and what really causes skin cancer? Is sunblock a complete failsafe? Consultant dermatologist, Dr. Steven Chow, explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:40

Iridology - Accuracy or Fallacy

Health & Living ·

2011/12/01

We find out about iridology, an alternative medicine technique whose proponents claim that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic health.Dr Goh Kee Soon, President of the Malaysian Iridologist Practitioners Association (MIPA), explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:56

Cansurvive Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2011/12/01

It can sometimes seem like there's a huge gulf between conventional medical treatments of cancer and complementary options, from chemical chemotherapy to natural chemotherapy. But always, the choices (many as they may be) lie with the patient, so it's important to let them know what the options are. Cansurvive Malaysia is a centre that practises and believes in holistic treatment for patients, and offering noncommital and non-judgemental support. Honorary President, Dr. CD Siby, tells us more.See

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22:33

Distinguising Serious Illness

Health & Living ·

2011/11/25

Many a paediatrician would be accustomed to the calls that seem to come in ceaselessly at all times of the day and night as anxious parents flood their phone with enquiries both serious and otherwise. For parents who are so close and emotionally involved with their child, it can prove difficult to distinguish between one and the other. Consultant paeditrician, Dr. Jessie Anne De Bruyne, explains how parents can quell some of their anxiety as well as how to identify when a paeditrician or emergency

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20:18

Natal Hypnotherapy

Health & Living ·

2011/11/24

When people think of pregnancy, they think of immense pain and screaming. When people think of hypnosis, they think of mind tricks and people made to do silly things they wouldn't ordinarily do. However, in truth, both situations offer many more possibilities and outcomes than what most people may think of. Hypnosis can help to alleviate and manage pain for a smoother, less traumatic outcome but a lot of it comes down to the mental preparedness of the mother-to-be. Sheila Menon, principal of the

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38:00

Doctor in the House : Palliative Care with Hospice...

Health & Living ·

2011/11/19

Our resident doctor in the house, Dr. George Lee, returns to tackle a subject he discussed last week: palliative care, but this time with the assistance and elucidation of Dr. Sylvia Ann McCarthy, the deputy medical director of Hospice Malaysia. Dr. Sylvia Ann offers a well-rounded view of a topic that is not often discussed in Asian society: death and how to face it gracefully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:25

Genes and Inherited Diseases

Health & Living ·

2011/11/18

How is it that someone who has never smoked a cigarette could find themselves diagnosed with lung cancer at 40, while such rock and roll luminaries as Ozzy Osbourne and Keith Richards continue to smoke, drink and fall out of trees with barely a scratch to show for it? The answer may very well lie in our genes. But how much of what happens to us is nature or nurture? We untangle these issues with Dr. Maude Phipps, a human genetics professor from Monash University and who is actively involved in the

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20:46

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD)

Health & Living ·

2011/11/16

According to the World Health Organisation, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, killing more people than cancer and as many people as HIV/AIDS, yet those acronyms are more commonly known than COPD, standing as it does for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Professor Dr. Liam Chong Kin is stopping by in conjunction for World COPD Day to tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:33

The First 3D Tomosynthesis Machine in Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2011/11/11

Some women compare having a mammogram to having their breasts shut in a fridge door and when you see the machines, it's easy to understand the sentiment. Which is why it's such a relief that now for the first time in Malaysia, there's another more comfortable option. Dr. Saunthari Somasundram of the National Cancer Society Malayia, talks about the introduction of the 3D Tomosynthesis Machine in our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:15

The Role of the Pelvic Floor Muscle in Women's Health

Health & Living ·

2011/11/05

Pelvic floor disorders are disarmingly common in women, especially those who have given birth repeatedly, with disorders such as incontinence. So how can one stem the flow (pardon the pun)? Dr. Peter Ng, the president of the Continence Foundation of Malaysia, explains the importance of strengthening one's pelvic floor with exercises and devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:14

Childhood Asthma

Health & Living ·

2011/11/02

As ubiquitous as it is today, 20 years ago, childhood asthma was not a diagnosis that was heard often. So what have we learnt about it in the last 20 years and what do parents need to know about it in order to make an accurate diagnosis, understand how it will affect adulthood and treatment option? Dr. Jai Mohan tells us more about symptoms, treatment and what we need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:22

Wellness at the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2011/11/02

For sedentary office workers and executives, stepping into the gym after office hours can seem like too big an ask, as is the idea of waking up early to pack their own healthy lunches when the McDonalds is but a few steps away. But for employers who look at their employees as an investment and want to keep them healthy, there are other factors at play. What role do both employers and employees play in ensuring wellness at the workplace? Director of Daily Muscle Consulting, Noel Chelliah, talks about

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22:34

Prolapsed Uterus

Health & Living ·

2011/10/27

Prolapsed Uterus or Uterine prolapse is a condition where the uterus falls or slides from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran discusses the various causes, symptoms, incidence, risk factors and treatment of this condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:32

Living with Psoriasis

Health & Living ·

2011/10/26

When it comes to medical conditions, it's important to know both sides of the story: the technical, medical details as well as the personal, humane side of those who have to live with the symptoms and understand the diseases and problems more intimately even than those who treat them. Today we hear from both sides, from Dr. Suganthi Thevarajah, a senior consultant dermatologist, as well as from Mr. Eugene Clifford Cross, who has lived with psoriasis for over 40 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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33:02

The Implications of a Blood Test

Health & Living ·

2011/10/25

Blood tests are an integral part of most medical tests or diagnoses to find out what's going on inside one's body. However, when they come back, all the alphabets and acronyms can be confusing. What is the difference between LDLs or HDLs? For that matter, what kinds of blood tests should we ask for or get done? Dr. Lau Wee-Ming explains how blood tests work hand in hand with other methods of diagnosis and when special tests need to be called for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:39

Children and Sports

Health & Living ·

2011/10/25

Whether you're dreaming of moulding your child into the next sport superstar or just want to keep them healthy and fit, find out about the do's and don'ts of sport participation and fitness training for children, from Dr. Harjeet Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr Harjeet will also advise on ways to optimise the benefits of sport for children, while reducing the risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:32

Lyosomal Storage Disorder

Health & Living ·

2011/10/25

A rare condition, lyosomal storage disorder is not something that is known or discussed widely amongst parents and medical practitioners, yet it affects Malaysian children and their families greatly, even more so as not much is known about it. Chia Kian Foon from the Malaysia Lyosomal Diseases Association and mother of 2 children with Lyosomal Storage Disorder discusses living with the condition and the challenges faced, while Dr. Ngu Lock Hock, consultant geneticist, offers a medical viewpoint.See

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