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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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35:36

After 20-Year Wait, GPs’ Fees Are Revised

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2026/04/16

For two decades, general practitioners have not been able to charge beyond RM35 for clinic consultation fees, but a new revision has finally been gazetted that will raise the fees to RM10-RM80. We speak to Dr Arasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, to find out if these new rates match GPs’ expectations, and how it will affect patients.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:45

Surviving The Heatwave

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2026/04/15

The temperatures are soaring in many states in Malaysia, and the current heatwave is expected to persist until June, as El Niño continues. What is the impact of temperatures above 37 or 38 degrees Celsius on the body, especially among older adults, children and those with higher exposure to outdoor heat? We ask Dr Jeewadas Baladas, Emergency Physician, about measures to prevent heat-related illnesses.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:36

Humans of Healthcare: The Biomedical Engineer

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2026/04/14

When we think about healthcare, we often picture doctors and nurses on the frontlines. But behind many life-changing interventions, from artificial limbs to diagnostic devices, are biomedical engineers designing, building, and refining the technologies that make modern healthcare possible. On today’s episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Dr Nooranida Arifin, a biomedical engineer specialising in prosthetics and orthotics, to understand how engineering meets medicine, and how this field is

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43:30

Can We Pick Up Type 1 Diabetes Early?

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2026/04/13

Picking up Type 1 diabetes early isn’t just about getting a diagnosis - it’s about preventing a health crisis. We speak to consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Azriyanti Anuar Zaini from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre about why type 1 diabetes is often missed and whether childhood screening will change things.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:00

Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections In Conflict...

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2026/04/10

An emerging public health threat lurks amid the rubble and destruction of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a major concern for people living in conflict zones and beyond, especially as exposure to heavy metals increases in war-torn areas. We speak to Dr Antoine Abou Fayad, Associate Professor of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology at the American University of Beirut, to find out how antibiotic-resistant microbes thrive in conflict areas

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45:37

Public Health: Is The War On Sugar Working?

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2026/04/09

The Health Ministry has waged a war on sugar to tackle the inexorable rise in non-communicable diseases. But are policies like the sugar-sweetened beverage tax and the Healthier Choice Logo working to reduce sugar consumption, and are they translating into lower disease rates? We take a look at areas where our nutrition and economic policies are misaligned and what are the opportunities to target the gaps in behavioural and nutritional changes.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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28:11

Healthy Ageing: When People With Dementia Wander Off

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2026/04/08

In February this year, 76-year-old Halim Yunos from Singapore made headlines here when he was reported missing while on holiday with his family in KL. His family were worried because he had mild dementia but after a week of searching, he was found safe. Wandering is common among people with dementia, and is often a cause for concern among family members. We unpack what family members should be prepared for with consultant geriatrician Dr Khor Hui Min.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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32:16

Brain Waves: Goodbye, Mice; Hello, Organoids?

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2026/04/07

Goodbye, lab mice. Hello, mini organs. For decades, medical research has been reliant on animal testing. From understanding diseases like Alzheimer’s to developing new and safe cancer treatments, mice have played a key role in helping scientists mimic what happens in the human body. But amidst global efforts to phase out animal testing and find more humane alternatives, what is on the table? And what will this mean for the future of medical research? On this episode of Brain Waves, we speak to

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25:54

Why Are Celebrities Glamourising Smoking - Again?

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2026/04/06

Kylie Jenner on the Vanity Fair cover. Jacob Elordi in Saltburn. From magazine covers to the silver screen and social media feeds, celebrities are glamourising smoking again. But are young people being swayed? We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Grace Kong from the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine to unpack this trend and what impact it will have on youth smoking habits.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:05

Childhood Obesity Is At An All Time High - What Are...

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2026/04/03

2.8 million Malaysian children are overweight or obese. This was estimated in the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released in March. But childhood obesity is not a new problem we’re dealing with, so is this number enough to jolt us into urgent action? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by public health medicine specialist Dr Ruben Ramakrishnan to dive into what we’re doing wrong and how it’s not too late to turn the tide of childhood obesity.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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34:45

What is Pharmaceutical Compounding?

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2026/04/02

You may have come across “compounded medications” being offered to you as a form of personalised medicine. What does this term mean? In our conversation with Gus Bassani, CEO, Professional Compounding Centers of America, we take a deeper dive into pharmaceutical compounding, and what are the standards and safeguards that need to be in place to ensure that consumers receive safe and effective treatment.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:33

Is Every Emotion A Mental Health Label?

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2026/04/01

What happens when every emotion is treated as an illness, or given a mental health label? Do we risk becoming a society that cannot accept the messiness of normal, daily emotions, and end up burdening the mental healthcare system? We speak to Esther Chu, a registered and licensed counsellor, about finding the balance between increasing mental health awareness, and over-pathologising ordinary feelings.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:28

Why Are Younger Adults Being Diagnosed With...

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2026/03/31

Colorectal cancer used to be most common among adults over the age of 50, but things are changing. With more cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in young adults, what explains this change and should we all be alarmed? We unpack this with consultant colorectal and general surgeon Dr Khong Tak Loon and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Winnie Ng from Subang Jaya Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:16

Are Weight Loss Drugs Changing Body Positivity?

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2026/03/30

Thin is back in vogue, but this time not due to diet culture but a quick fix from a drug. With GLP-1 drugs - or what some might colloquially refer to as weight loss drugs - booming in popularity, how are these drugs and the bodies of celebrities who are on it changing our body image ideals? Is the body positivity movement losing hard-earned ground? We speak to social psychologist Prof Dr Viren Swami from Anglia Ruskin University to share what he’s observed from years of studying body image.Image

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42:34

How To Build A Habit Of Exercising (Sustainably)

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2026/03/27

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh recently announced an 80% reduction in gym licence fees in KL, hoping that gym owners will be able to pass on the discount to their clientele as part of broader efforts to tackle obesity. Whether or not the discount is significant enough to pass on to consumers, there is another question to ask: what motivates people to exercise? Is it just about cheaper gym memberships or something more? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by yoga instructor

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40:08

World Down Syndrome Day: Together Against Loneliness

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2026/03/26

For many people with Down syndrome and their families, loneliness is a common experience, especially when children are excluded from play and education settings, and families are isolated and feel cut off from support. We mark World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March by giving those in the community a space to share how society can come together against loneliness and provide real inclusion for people with Down syndrome.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Beyond The Diagnosis #37: Went For Colonoscopy On A...

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2026/03/25

What made Tengku Nazeehah decide to go for a colonoscopy, even though she had no symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea, bloody stools or stomach pain? Till today, she can’t explain it, but has no regrets because it detected the cancer that had been growing silently in her colon. She shares her positive outlook on being a colorectal cancer survivor, ostomate and patient navigator. From 31 March, CORUM Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Society Malaysia will be rolling out self-test kits nationwide

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Because Feelings Matter #49: “I Practice Gratitude...

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2026/03/24

Can you find something to be grateful for every day? For more than 10 years, practising gratitude every day helped Caleen Chua stay away from spiralling negative feelings like depression and loneliness. On ‘Because Feelings Matter’, the founder of Yoga For Mums shares about how she coped with bullying in her adolescence, episodes of depression, and a health scare, through yoga, mindfulness and gratitude. Find out more about Yoga For Mums’ two-day retreat, ENLIVEN Women, happening from 23rd to 24th

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45:04

Humans of Healthcare: The Anatomist

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2026/03/19

Anatomy is a field of study that is thousands of years old, tracing back to ancient Egypt. But it was the work of Andreas Vesalius dissecting human bodies in the 16th century that revolutionised the study of anatomy. Fast forward to today, how much about what we know of the human body has changed? What does an anatomist do? To find out, on this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to anatomist Dr Lakshmi Selvaratnam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Scaling A Mountain For Cancer Costs

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2026/03/18

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only the disease and the rigorous treatment that they have to deal with, but also the financial burden. They have to navigate medical bills, employment issues and income loss, and they often have to do it on their own. We speak to Prof Dr Adlinda bt Alip, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, and Koh Swee Khim, a breast cancer survivor, about the financial burden that cancer patients face. Prof Adlinda and Swee Khim will

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