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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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Mindful Eating: Ramadan Edition

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2026/02/16

In Part 2 of our festive eating episode on Health & Living today, we’ll be taking a look at how to eat well during Ramadan. The fasting month starts this week, just a couple days after Chinese New Year. It’s a time for restraint in food, amongst other vices, but the struggle is real when you’re at a Ramadan bazaar and the food just looks so enticing. So how can you practice self-control? We speak to dietitian Nurul Farhanim Arsad.Listen to Part 1 on mindful eating during Chinese New Year

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45:38

Why Is Malaysia Worse Than Our Neighbours In Tackling...

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2026/02/13

“Richer than its neighbours but doing worse on child nutrition.” That’s how Malaysia was described by non-profit research publication Our World In Data, as they put together a graph that showed malnutrition or childhood stunting rates in Malaysia and some of our neighbours. But why is this happening? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Prof Dr Poh Bee Koon from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to discuss.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Public Health: Aged Care And Our “Invisible” Women

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2026/02/12

One in about 12 people in Malaysia is aged 65 and above. A significant proportion of them may need some sort of care eventually, as the likelihood of disorders and disabilities increases with age. But in a society where the bulk of care work is usually carried out by informal caregivers, where is Malaysia when it comes to developing a care ecosystem to support our ageing population? And why is it important to reveal the disproportionate burden carried by women in our society?Image credit:

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38:54

Mind Matters: Mental Health Crisis Intervention In...

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2026/02/11

When we think of the accident and emergency department, what immediately comes to mind is that of serious accidents or sudden health crises like heart attacks and stroke. But the emergency department or ED also plays a crucial role in being a refuge for people struggling with mental health issues. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll be delving into the role of the ED in helping people through mental health crises, with consultant emergency medicine physician Dr Jane Liaw Siew Yee and consultant

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31:54

Brain Waves: Does Alex Honnold Really Not Feel Fear?

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2026/02/10

On the 25th of January this year, American climber Alex Honnold became the first person to complete a free solo ascent of Taipei 101. That meant that he climbed the 508 metre building with no safety gear - no ropes or harnesses. This wasn’t his first time doing such a thing either, as he rose to fame when he free climbed the El Capitan wall at Yosemite in the United States, which stood at 914 metres high. So one can’t help but wonder: does he feel no fear? We speak to neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad

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36:51

Ask An ENT: How We Smell

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2026/02/09

For this month’s open clinic, we’re asking a consultant ENT surgeon Dr Revadi Govindaraju how we smell and why the olfactory sense is so important in our daily life. We’ll also sniff out some disorders that may affect our ability to smell, and what are the ways to treat these disorders.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:15

MAKNA: A Founder's Legacy

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2026/02/06

Datuk Mohd Farid Ariffin, the founder of Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), passed away on 14 January 2026, leaving a legacy of tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients across Malaysia. In conjunction with World Cancer Day, we look at how MAKNA has brought meaning to the lives of cancer survivors and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:39

Humans of Healthcare: The Clinical Medical Physicist

Health & Living ·

2026/02/05

If you’re receiving radiation therapy for cancer, that radiation dose that enters your body isn’t just any standard dose or a matter of random happenstance. It has been calculated by a clinical medical physicist, who is also the person responsible for ensuring the radiation equipment is working optimally. On Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Dr Zulaikha Jamalludin, a Clinical Medical Physicist, from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, to find out more about her job and the training pathway for

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33:13

Overstimulated: When Everything Feels Like It’s Too Much

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2026/02/04

You’ve probably heard or seen people say they’re “overstimulated”. But what does this actually mean? Isn’t this something that’s usually associated with neurodevelopmental disorders? We speak to clinical psychologist Shaleen Chrisanne about this.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:51

Lingering Knee Pain After Surgery

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2026/02/03

You’re playing pickleball, and you lunge and twist to hit the ball. That’s when you hear that dreaded ‘pop’ in your knee. The meniscus injury is a common injury that can occur during sports or even if you twist your knee joint while standing up. What kind of treatment do you require after this injury, especially if you don’t want knee pain or arthritis to develop years after surgery? We find out more from Dr Sivalingam Raja Gopal, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma & Sports Surgeon.Image Credit:

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45:41

What The Base MHIT Plan Is All About

Health & Living ·

2026/01/30

Last week, the government announced that they’ll be rolling out a new base medical and health insurance/takaful plan in 2027, in line with a host of health reforms that are in the works. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Muralli Munisamy, medical director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Mark O’Dell, CEO of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia, to dive into what has been announced and whether it will improve access to healthcare for all Malaysians.Image credit:

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47:59

Rising Career Regrets in Medicine?

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2026/01/29

When young medical graduates and doctors raise concerns about working conditions, stress levels, remuneration and low morale in healthcare, how much of this is due to mismatched expectations and poor career decisions? We find out why it’s important for aspiring medical students to understand what they’re really getting into, before they (or their parents) make career decisions that could have lifelong implications. Find out how to register for MMA’s Career Guidance Conference (7-8th February 2026,

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41:54

As Confinement Centres Mushroom, What Standards Are...

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2026/01/28

Confinement practices have a special place among Malaysian communities, with different ethnic groups employing their own practices and beliefs for mothers after delivery. But we’re now seeing the mushrooming of modern confinement centres that offer mothers the convenience of post-partum care in a room-in facility, with a touch of pampering. How do mothers ensure that the services of these centres are safe for them and their newborns, and what needs to be improved?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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Because Feelings Matter #47: Surviving The Twists And...

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2026/01/27

When former national artistic gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi reflects back on the 2016 Rio Olympics, she calls it “the best point of her career” - not because she made it, but because she didn’t qualify. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Farah talks about how she survived the bitter loss, and learned to overcome mental health struggles like body dysmorphia and immense psychological pressure.Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that

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Beyond The Diagnosis #35: Caregiver Turns Grief To...

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2026/01/26

In 2024, Lim Shyang Guey, known fondly as SG, learned what it was like to be a caregiver when his wife was suddenly diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. She passed away after a brief treatment period, but SG has taken his grief and converted it into a meaningful purpose: to Run For Gold and raise funds for childhood cancer. Listen to how SG took on the role of caregiver, and how he is now continuing his late wife’s unfulfilled dream of travelling around Peninsula Malaysia on foot.Beyond The Diagnosis

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What The New U.S. Food Pyramid Says (& What It Gets...

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2026/01/23

Last week, the United States rolled out its new dietary guidelines… and flipped the food pyramid. It’s not just upside down, but now also promotes the intake of more dairy, meat, and fats, and less carbohydrates. With the U.S. often looked to as a reference for health guidelines, we speak to dietitian Adele Wong about what people should take away from this and how our national dietary guidelines compare.Image Credit: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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U.S.-Malaysia Trade Deal: How American Drugs Could...

Health & Living ·

2026/01/22

All eyes were on the trade deal signed between American President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last year, but what seemingly went under the radar was the implications the deal has in the field of medicine. Part of the deal included Malaysia “accepting prior marketing authorisation by the FDA as sufficient evidence” that medical devices and pharmaceutical products from the U.S. can be used in our country. We speak with Brook K. Baker, Professor of Law Emeritus at

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38:17

How Your Hormones and Genes Drive Obesity

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2026/01/21

For a long time, the conversation on obesity has often been simplified to a lack of willpower. But as we start to see obesity as a chronic disease, it means recognising that for many individuals, their biology is working against them. So how do your hormones and genes shape how your body responds to food and stores fat? Here to help us understand that is consultant endocrinologist Prof Dr Roger Chen.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:18

Mind Matters: Helping Parents Find Connections

Health & Living ·

2026/01/20

Parents are starting 2026 with no small amount of anxiety, as their children face increasing pressure to manage studies, relationships and online influences. They’re feeling helpless and lacking the social connectedness that would allow them to reach out for help in supporting their children. This month’s impact story is how one educator is supporting families by building a community for the parents of his centre’s students.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Entering The Secret World Of Children’s Slang

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2026/01/19

Two numbers took the world by storm last year - six and seven. Kids were driving teachers up the wall, shouting “6-7” in classrooms. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer got in trouble after using it during a visit to a primary school. It became Dictionary.com’s word of the year. Kids’ slang has been a big part of conversations in recent years, because of how quickly it tends to catch on, take over children’s everyday interactions, and get replaced just as quickly by new phrases. In today’s conversation,

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