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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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Taking Care Of Your Mental Health During Hari Raya

Health & Living ·

2023/04/20

Do you look forward to the festive season, where you get together with loved ones and friends for traditions and celebrations that only come once a year? Or do you find it a stressful time, as you struggle to manage expectations, while coping with your own mental health issues? In the spirit of compassion this Hari Raya, we look at how festive celebrations can be good for your mental health, and how to provide support for those who may be facing mental health issues and feeling isolated during the

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48:55

Ask A Doctor: About Caring for Babies & Toddlers

Health & Living ·

2023/04/19

We are back with our monthly Ask A Doctor episode, and this month we’re joined by Dr Sanjay Woodhull, consultant paediatrician, to answer any and all questions about how to care for babies and young children, from physical issues to behavioural ones. Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mind Matters: SPM Is Over - Now To Stress About The...

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2023/04/18

With SPM done and dusted for the 2022-2023 graduating year, another batch of 18-year-olds stands on the cusp of adulthood, making decisions about studies and careers that will determine their path for the next several years. This brings with it no small measure of stress and anxiety, with pressure and expectations everywhere they turn. To commemorate World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day on 23 April, we speak to Alan Yong, Associate Counsellor, and Noor Insyira Binti Mokhtar,

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45:20

Dengue in ASEAN: Challenges and Lessons Learned

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2023/04/17

For decades, countries in Southeast Asia have learned to live with a deadly killer: dengue. Dengue is endemic to all countries in this region, and it can sometimes feel like we’ve become complacent in doing something about it. But here’s a terrifying statistic: in 2022, dengue deaths increased by 180% and dengue infections by more than 150% compared to the previous year in Malaysia. So what more can we do to prevent and treat dengue? What can we potentially learn from our neighbours in tackling

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48:59

Doctor in the House: Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere...

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2023/04/14

A recent study by researchers in the University of Florida found that 21 major toilet paper brands sold worldwide contain PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals” because they do not degrade in the environment. These chemicals likely enter wastewater treatment systems, and can potentially be a significant source of water pollution. PFAS are not the only chemical pollutants of concern that are increasingly found in our household products. There are thousands of other synthetic chemicals entering our food

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40:53

The Heart of Medicine: Being An Ethical Doctor

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2023/04/13

Recently, a proposed strike by a group of contract doctors in Malaysia highlighted the question of ethics among healthcare professionals and how these principles should guide their conduct and care of patients. On our bi-monthly show with consultant cardiologist Dr Kannan Pasamanickam, we explore what it means to be an ethical doctor in daily clinical practice, and why this matters for patient care.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:05

Public Health: Nicotine, Vaping and Taxes

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2023/04/12

Nicotine liquids and gel, used in e-cigarettes and vape devices, have been exempted from poison control, following a gazetted order signed by the Minister of Health. This was done to pave the way for excise taxes to be imposed on the nicotine formulations, but it also effectively makes it possible for e-cigarettes and vape products to be bought and sold over-the-counter with no restrictions. We discuss the public health implications of this move, and what other strategies are urgently needed to

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34:43

Humans of Healthcare: The Speech-Language Therapist

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2023/04/11

Have you ever wondered what happens if you need to relearn how to speak or even how to swallow? Speech-language therapists may not be the most glamorous job among healthcare workers - you might not have even heard of them - but they play such an important role to help kids and adults alike. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Tay Chia Yi, speech-language therapist and vice president of the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing to learn more about what it takes to

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39:41

Clinical Hypnosis: Sifting Through The Pseudoscience

Health & Living ·

2023/04/10

Is hypnotherapy just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo, or is it a legitimate form of therapy provided by mental healthcare professionals? Why does it matter whether practitioners are properly trained and qualified, or how hypnotherapy is used to help clients? We dive into the murky waters of clinical hypnosis, and separate the science from the hogwash, together with clinical psychologist Dr Shawn Lee Ji Kwan.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:54

Doctor in the House: What Would You Change About Your...

Health & Living ·

2023/04/07

This World Health Day, we are asking listeners to tell us what’s the one thing they would change about their healthcare experience, and what they would like in terms of better care and outcomes. Consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong and Maheswari Jaganathan, Deputy Head Community Outreach at Cancer Research Malaysia, join us to share their perspectives as a healthcare provider and patient advocate, respectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:57

The Forgotten Leaky Heart Valve

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2023/04/06

The valves in our heart enable blood to flow in the right direction. When there are problems with any of the valves, this can lead to serious complications, like heart failure. We look at what happens when a condition called tricuspid valve regurgitation develops, and recent advances in surgical treatment. Joining us from Institut Jantung Negara, the first hospital in Asia to perform a new valve replacement procedure, is Dato’ Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi, Clinical Director of IJN’s Heart Failure & Heart

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48:41

How To Talk About Self-Harm on Social Media

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2023/04/05

Social media has been a great platform to raise awareness on mental health issues, but it can also be a trigger for those who are still struggling, especially when it comes to those at risk of self-harm. So how do we ensure that online content is helpful instead of harmful, and are social media companies responsible for moderating these content online? We find out from consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam.—This segment talks about self-harm and suicide, and may be a difficult topic

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45:35

Put Your Best Foot Forward (But Shod Or Bare?)

Health & Living ·

2023/04/04

Our feet get us places. But if they’re not well taken care of with the right footwear, every step becomes a pain-filled one. What role do shoes play in maintaining the function and well-being of our feet, and is there anything to the barefoot bandwagon that some people are jumping on? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh and musculoskeletal pain specialist Dr Giresh Kanji walk us through how foot injuries occur, and whether barefoot shoes are just hype.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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45:51

How Occupational Therapy Helps In Physical,...

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2023/04/03

There are many medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that can affect a person’s ability to live and work independently. Between the point of receiving a diagnosis, and achieving the outcome of recovery, there is a very important aspect of care: occupational therapy. Prof Nathan Vytialingam, Honorary Fellow of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, and Dr Kim Walder, Senior Lecturer from Griffith University, join us to shed light on how occupational therapists help people achieve

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48:56

Doctor in the House: PrEP Prevents HIV & Must Be...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/31

PrEP - or pre-exposure prophylaxis - can be life-saving, as it’s highly effective in preventing HIV when taken as prescribed. Recently, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that the Ministry of Health will be further expanding a pilot programme which sees PrEP being dispensed for free. But this comes amidst growing sentiment that sexual abstinence should be emphasised instead of PrEP, which is seen to encourage men who have sex with men. Joining us to clear the air over the use of PrEP

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NCD Chronicles #7: No One Chooses To Be Obese

Health & Living ·

2023/03/30

About half of the Malaysian population are either overweight or obese, and it’s not surprising when Malaysia is the fattest nation in Southeast Asia. But being overweight or obese isn’t just about how someone looks, but how it impacts them physically - and mentally. Syed Amierul Asyraf joins us on this episode to share how he came to terms with his weight and the struggles of making lifestyle changes, and clinical psychologist Lavender Tan sheds more light on the links between obesity and mental

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Back Up: Let’s Talk About Degenerative Spine Diseases

Health & Living ·

2023/03/29

Back pain is one of the most common problems in the modern world, and most of us have probably experienced it at one point or another. But how do you know if it’s something more serious? Dr Azman Raffiq, consultant neurosurgeon from Pantai Hospital KL joins us to shed more light on degenerative spine diseases and how far we’ve come with minimally invasive procedures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Because Feelings Matter #17: Balancing Courage and...

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2023/03/28

From a young age, Sumitra Visvanathan, Executive Director of the Women’s Aid Organisation, was imbued with a strong sense of service towards others in need. This naturally led to her vocation for human rights work, but also profoundly affected her mental health. On this episode of Because Feelings Matter, Sumitra shares how her years as a careworker left her vulnerable to secondary trauma, but also taught her to define boundaries for herself and provide support for her employees.‘Because Feelings

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World TB Day 2023: Make Life-Saving TB Drugs...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/27

Did you know that before COVID-19, tuberculosis was the leading infectious killer, even higher than HIV/AIDS? While it has now been overtaken by COVID-19, it doesn’t mean TB is any less of a threat to public health than it used to be. In fact, many experts are concerned that the focus on COVID-19 has set us back on making progress with TB. So how do we get to the point where TB is a part of our history books? Is that possible with drug-resistant TB? We find out from Dr Ilaria Motta, TB Medical

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48:27

Doctor in the House: No Fun In Fungal Infections

Health & Living ·

2023/03/24

Will Ellie find out the truth about what Joel did? This is the cliffhanger question in the season finale of ‘The Last Of Us’, a TV series about a zombifying fungal infection that has destroyed civilisation for 20 years. While viewers have to wait for Season 2 to find out whether a vaccine will ever be invented for this deadly fungus, the Health & Living team has another question in mind: Is this pure science fiction and video game territory, or could fungal infections cause a global, deadly

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