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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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49:03

Advances in Glaucoma Treatment To Prevent Blindness

Health & Living ·

2023/03/23

Worldwide, 78 million people have glaucoma, which is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness around the world. However, it is also a preventable cause of blindness, as early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma can prevent needless loss of vision. How do we prevent blindness from glaucoma, especially when it is a silent disease and many people are unaware that they have it? We find out from Dr Puspha Raman, a Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon, as well as a Committee Member of

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33:56

Brain Waves: Zombie (Cells) In Your Brain and Body

Health & Living ·

2023/03/22

What if you were told that you had “zombie cells” in your brain? And that they have an impact on age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s or even cancer? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back for her Brain Waves series to help us understand what these cells are doing and whether we should be alarmed, and joining her is pharmacologist Prof Dr Wong Pooi Fong.Image Credit: Nabora Reyes/Peng LabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:19

Be Fit Malaysians: How To Exercise Safely If You’re...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/21

When it comes to obesity, one of the main solutions prescribed to people is to exercise to lose some of their weight. How do you do it right so that you don’t injure yourself in the process? And is the goal about losing weight or getting fit? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is back to answer all your questions.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:46

Ask A Doctor: The Mouth

Health & Living ·

2023/03/20

In our open clinic segment on World Oral Health Day, Associate Professor Dr Mas Suryalis Ahmad, President-Elect of the Malaysian Dental Association, joins us to answer questions about the teeth, gums and general oral health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:55

To Live Well, We Need To Talk About Dying

Health & Living ·

2023/03/17

Death and dying is still a taboo subject in Malaysian society. But to live well until your last days also means planning your care for times when you might not be able to make such decisions anymore. Dr Ednin Hamzah, CEO of Hospis Malaysia joins us to share what advance care planning looks like and the importance of decision-making for the end of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:17

How Far We’ve Come in Treating Stomach Cancers

Health & Living ·

2023/03/16

We often hear that you are what you eat. But does your diet affect your risk of stomach cancer? Who is at higher risk of stomach cancer - also known as gastric cancer? Consultant gastroenterologist Datuk Dr Ryan Ponnudurai joins us to help us better understand what it means to maintain good gut health and how it could help to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:27

Mind Matters: Surprise, Surprise, Living in Cities is...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/15

Last week, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa brought up in the Dewan Rakyat that people living in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have the highest rates of anxiety and depression in the whole country. What is it about living in the Federal Territories that is contributing to bad mental health? We find out from consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, and ask him if it’s time for us to routinely screen Malaysians for mental health issues - or if we have the resources to do

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42:26

Humans of Healthcare: The Cancer Researcher

Health & Living ·

2023/03/14

In an age where superheroes like Thor, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman occupy our imaginations, a cancer researcher may not appear to belong in that group. But it’s the scientists working to find better ways to treat and prevent cancer, who are the real heroes in our history. In this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we sit down with Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer at Cancer Research Malaysia, to find out what it takes to turn lab research into life-saving

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42:39

Recovering From A Head Injury

Health & Living ·

2023/03/13

When you hear the word “head injury”, many of us often think of the worst case scenario. But with head injuries ranging from mild to the more severe, how might it affect someone’s bodily functions as well as behaviour? If someone is struggling with more severe after-effects, what does caring for the individual look like? We find out from consultant neurosurgeon Dr Gurmit Singh from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:03

Doctor in the House…No More? What ChatGPT Means For...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/10

Healthcare providers rely on studies published in scientific journals to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in medical research. But what happens when the study wasn’t even written by a researcher, but by an AI chatbot like ChatGPT? We invite Dr Mark Cheong, Editorial Board Member of PLOS Global Public Health, and Dr Ahmad Syahrizan Sulaiman, Senior Lecturer from University Malaysia Pahang, to navigate the murky waters of AI’s role in scientific literature and academia, while consultant

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28:30

World Kidney Day: Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy

Health & Living ·

2023/03/09

How often do you think about how your kidneys are doing? While we can lead a healthy and good quality of life with just one kidney, it doesn’t mean that we can or should neglect our kidneys’ health. With chronic kidney disease being one of the main NCDs burdening the Malaysian population, just how healthy are our kidneys, and more importantly, what can we do now to keep them functioning well? We find out from nephrologist Dr Premila Arul Arumugam from Hospital Serdang.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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IWD 2023: Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling on Making Cervical...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/08

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers - both through HPV vaccinations and screening tests - and could one day be history for Malaysia. But just how far away are we from that reality? On this International Women’s Day special, we’ll be diving into this women’s health issue and also speaking to someone who has made this her mission, Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling, consultant gynaecological oncologist at University Malaya Medical Centre, and she’s also the founder of ROSE Foundation, a

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47:50

Preparing For Pregnancy (And Beyond)

Health & Living ·

2023/03/07

Pregnancy is the beginning of a thrilling, roller coaster ride for any couple, but the journey actually begins even before the baby is conceived. Join Dr Goh Huay Yee, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, from ParkCity Medical Centre, to find out how couples can start the family planning journey, and what they need to know about steering the next nine months - and beyond - together with their healthcare provider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:13

Am I Easily Distracted or Do I Have ADHD?

Health & Living ·

2023/03/06

If you’re on social media, you’ve probably come across posts or videos by people describing how they’ve had oddly specific habits their entire life - like being easily distracted from their work, or being easily frustrated by the smallest things - and how these all point towards having ADHD. In fact, many of us seem to resonate with these posts which highlight how many adults have undiagnosed ADHD. But is this information helpful, especially if you don’t have a definite diagnosis? Is self-diagnosing

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14:30

Another Step In Understanding COVID-19 Immunity

Health & Living ·

2023/03/06

A recent study by a team of Australian scientists found a protein in the lungs that sticks to the COVID-19 virus like velcro, thus immobilising it. It’s a step forward in understanding COVID-19 immunity, why some people develop more severe symptoms while others don’t, and it’s generally an area where we still have more questions than answers three years after the start of the pandemic. Here to shed more light on this research and its implications, is Dr Lipin Loo, a postdoctoral researcher at the

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Doctor in the House: Fatty Liver On The Rise

Health & Living ·

2023/03/03

You can’t escape the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle, especially one centred around a high-fat, calorie-laden diet. One of the organs that can be badly affected is the liver, where excess fat can accumulate in the liver cells. Consultant gastroenterologist & hepatologist Prof Dr Chan Wah Kheong joins Dr George Lee for a discussion about fatty liver, and its increasing significance in the development of liver cancer.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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39:06

My Mind and Me #4: Finding Your Support System (And...

Health & Living ·

2023/03/02

Part of learning how to manage your mental health is finding a support system that works for you. But telling friends and family that you’re struggling can be hard. And on the other side of that conversation, if someone is opening up about their mental health to you, it can be equally difficult to figure out what to say or do. This is the fourth and final episode of our mini-series My Mind and Me, which explores what it looks like to seek help for your mental health, and on this show we’re joined by

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41:46

Ozaki Procedure For Aortic Stenosis in Children

Health & Living ·

2023/03/01

Childhood - a time of fun and play - can be disrupted when a child is born with a faulty valve in the heart. Aortic stenosis is a congenital heart condition where the baby is born with an aortic valve that is too narrow or blocked. While there are surgical treatments available to expand, reconstruct or replace the aortic valve, these procedures have had their limitations. Dr Sivakumar Sivalingam, Senior Consultant Congenital Heart Surgeon, Institut Jantung Negara, joins us to share more about a

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41:09

Because Feelings Matter #16: Caregiving Is A Journey...

Health & Living ·

2023/02/28

As a psychologist, Dr Hariyati Sharima Abdul Majid was the one that people turned to when they were struggling with mental health issues. But when Dr Hariyati’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, she found herself on the other side of things, coping with her own mental and emotional turmoil as a result of being a caregiver to her father. On this episode of Because Feelings Matter, Dr Hariyati shares what she’s been through as a caregiver, and why caregivers’ mental health

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34:26

Budget 2023: Are We Investing Enough in Health?

Health & Living ·

2023/02/27

Budget 2023 has been retabled - once again - with health receiving the second largest share out of the entire budget at RM36.3 billion. But is this enough for a healthcare system at its breaking point? We check in with Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai, president of the Malaysian Medical Association, and Dato’ Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, co-chairperson of NCD Malaysia.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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