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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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25:35

Preventing the Spread of Flu During Flu Season

Health & Living ·

2011/10/21

We've all been there before, an elevator or an office or a classroom when suddenly one person coughs. Then another. And another. And before you know it, people seem to be sniffling and coughing everywhere and you feel a slight headache coming on. Flu season has arrived. So how do we prevent the spread of flu when we're all in enclosed spaces and everyone seems ill, except for those with unbelievable, superhuman immune systems? Dr. Christopher Lee, Head of the Infectious Diseases Department, lays out

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25:51

Nutrition Plans for Gym-Goers

Health & Living ·

2011/10/18

Nutritionist and Wellness Coach Wong Yu Jin discusses the necessity of a good nutrition plan for both before and after a workout session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:38

The Role of Doulas in Labour and Birth

Health & Living ·

2011/10/14

The term 'doula' in Greek means female servant, however their role in modern motherhood is far removed from that term. Doula refers now to a trained childbirth companion, there to provide emotional support all the way from before labour through to the birth. Doulas have been credited with easing the birthing process for women and being objective emotional safety nets. Karin Heinemann, a trained doula, explains more about this role and how it's important for a gentle birth.See omnystudio.com/listener

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39:02

Fat Grafting

Health & Living ·

2011/10/14

Instead of sucking fat out of the body, fat grafting is a process of harvesting fat cells and transferring them elsewhere for aesthetic purposes. How is this done, are there any permanent health repercussions and what are the results like? Consultant plastic surgeon, Dr. Yap Lok Huei explains more about the process and procedure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:03

The Role of Genes and DNA in Allergies

Health & Living ·

2011/10/11

How much of our life and world are determined by what we're born with? DNA and genetics are the codes on which our bodies are built, so it's also the code into which defects and sensitivities are engrained. Dr. Amir Hamzah, consultant immunologist and allergist explains the links between genes and DNA in allergies, whether genetic testing might be a good idea and where this knowledge will take us in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:15

Menopause

Health & Living ·

2011/10/01

For most people, many things are uncertainties in life, save for one: the big sleep. However, if you're a women, odds are that another absolute certainty that you will experience once in your lifetime is menopause, a huge change of life and transition, involving not just physical changes but emotional and physiological changes as well. Dr. Liew Fah Onn, immediate past president of the Malaysian Menopause Society, describes more about the condition and how women and their families can deal with

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24:38

Eye Problems in Children

Health & Living ·

2011/09/28

Opthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Terrence Soong, tells us more about a topic that often goes unexplored: eye problems in children. What are the conditions, when is it time to get tested, what are the signs that parents should be looking out for?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:31

Universal Coverage of Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2011/09/28

Good health is essential to human welfare and to sustained economic and social development, but universal healthcare coverage continues to be a contentious issue because of the cost and logistics involved. So should quality healthcare be reserved only for those who can afford it? Professor Dr. Daniel Reidpath, professor of population health, discusses what universal healthcare coverage really means and what roles the different governmental and private agencies play in the situation.See

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22:37

Bedwetting

Health & Living ·

2011/09/22

Something that comes with the territory of parenting is toilet-training a child and correspondingly, dealing with the issue of bed-wetting. Embarassing, strenuous and stressful, this rite of parenting and childhood is longer for some than for others and can be perplexing and worrying as families struggle for a solution or the best treatment option. Professor Dr. Kanaheswari Yoganathan, paediatric nephrologist, explains the underlying causes of what is medically known as enuresis and how it can be

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25:18

The Role of Biomarkers in Cancer Research Today

Health & Living ·

2011/09/15

The headlines are never-ending, as every day there seems to be another cure for cancer, or another thing to avoid or another to try. It might be tempting to dismiss most of the work as that of crackpots, but there is pioneering work being done out there, with new technologies being explored. Dr. John Anson, vice president of Biomarker Discovery at Oxford Gene Technology and Dr. Arif Anwar, an expert in genomics and bioinformatics sits down with us to discuss the possibilities that biomarkers present

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20:39

Yeast Infections

Health & Living ·

2011/09/09

A condition that afflicts 75 percent of women at least once during their lives, yeast infections are a common annoyance to women around the world. Consultant obstetritian and gynaecologist, Dr. Helena Lim explains the causes behind it and the importance of balance and good health in the female reproductive system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:01

Medical-Based Weight Loss Program

Health & Living ·

2011/09/09

No pain, no gain? That doesn't necessarily have to be the case any longer as more and more weight-loss options flood the market with some touting exercise, others diet, and for those seeking instant gratification, they go the path of diet pills. However, there is also the option of medical-based and supervised weight loss programs, offering a combination of laser, supplements, diet and fitness. Is this a passing fad or a permanent solution? We find out more with Dr. Hardeep Kaulsay and Dr. Mohd Abu

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22:11

Debunking the Myths of Colonic Hydrotherapy

Health & Living ·

2011/09/07

There's been a flurry of discussion about colonic hydrotherapy recently with some shouting their praises from the rooftops while others more sedately insist that it may in fact do more harm than good. Perhaps the key to understanding the situation is to manage expectations. Helping us do that, by setting the record straight and separating fact from fiction is a certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Brian Wong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:13

Myopia - Why is it increasing in Malaysia?

Health & Living ·

2011/09/03

To many people, being myopic is no big deal...it's almost become the norm in our country to wear glasses and not think any more of it. However, myopia could lead to more serious eye conditions later in life, has a huge overall economic cost and is, for all intents and purposes, incurable. Consultant ophthalmologist, Dr. Kenneth Fong explains the risks of myopia and why it's increasing in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:37

The Halal Index Initiative

Health & Living ·

2011/08/27

Halal integrity is an oft-discussed issue, but there is the little known fact that many supplements or components in supplements are actually derived from porcine ingredients, thereby rendering them distinctly not halal. In a quest to spread awareness amongst Muslims as well as those with dietary restrictions, The Halal Index Initiative investigates and spreads the word on halal supplements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:31

Japanese Acupuncture

Health & Living ·

2011/08/25

Say the word acupuncture and the mind tends to leap to images of human porcupines, petrified with fear and needles stuck into strange places. However, it doesn't always have to be that way. Japanese acupuncture practitioner, Oran Kivity, explains the gentler side of acupuncture and its manifold benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:29

Haemorrhoids

Health & Living ·

2011/08/24

Dr. Jeyaretnam sits down to speak with us on a condition that many of us find embarassing or unwilling to talk about: piles. We discuss its causes, operations and home measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:59

Fasting and Your Health

Health & Living ·

2011/08/20

The thought of not eating all day can feel like a shock to the system, but one of the ways to get around it is to continue practicing everything in moderation, according to senior dietitian Siti Farhath. She goes on to argue against making Ramadhan too much of a 'special occasion' saying it can lead to overindulgence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:17

Genetic Engineering

Health & Living ·

2011/08/19

Biological warfare, DNA alterations, artificial chromosomes, this has all become part and parcel of our lives as we move forward into the future. But what are the ramifications of playing 'Creator' especially as we tinker with the animals and plants we eat and use? Dr. Michael K. Hansen, a biologist and ecological entomologist, speaks to us of the science behind the stories of glowing beagles and engineered salmon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:07

Hearing Aids

Health & Living ·

2011/08/13

When is a hearing aid absolutely necessary? Isn't it just cumbersome and unattractive? Does it have to be a permanent part of life? Consultant ENT surgeon, Dr. Lim Wye Keat answers these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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