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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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46:45

Embracing Menopause #1: Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy...

Health & Living ·

2022/10/12

For years, the stereotype of women in the menopausal and post-menopausal period was that of ageing women past their prime and productivity. However, these views have become outdated, and will continue to change as we develop, and provide women with, more options to improve health and well-being in mid-life and beyond.In the first of a 3-part series on menopause, we speak to Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Premitha Damodaran, to discuss significant updates in the Clinical Practice

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51:58

Public Health: Unpacking Budget 2023’s Health...

Health & Living ·

2022/10/11

The Health & Living team speaks to Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, and public health physician Assoc Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo Pathy, to examine overall health allocations in Budget 2023, and the gaps that remain unaddressed.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:50

Ask A Psychologist: Touch

Health & Living ·

2022/10/06

As children, we learn that touch is one of our five physical senses that we use to interact with our environment. But touch also plays an important role in our emotional and mental well-being. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan and social psychologist Dr Goh Pei Hwa join the show to discuss the importance of touch, and what happens when we are deprived of touch.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:41

Should We Protect Children from Smoking, or Protect...

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2022/10/05

The Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill 2022, which includes the hotly-debated Generational End Game proposal, is due to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, after undergoing review with the Parliamentary Select Committee. Roslizawati Md Ali, President, Malaysian Women's Action For Tobacco Control And Health (MyWATCH), joins us to explore whether the proposal to ban the use, possession and sale of cigarettes and vape products for those born after 2007, infringes on the right of young people to smoke, or

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39:48

Major Tom to Ground Control: Understanding How Bones Age

Health & Living ·

2022/10/04

How is the human skeleton affected by space travel? And why does it matter to the rest of us who may never see the inside of a space shuttle? A recent study answers the first question, finding that astronauts who spend long periods in space suffer damage to their bone structure, causing their skeleton to age prematurely by up to 10 years. To answer the second question, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh straps on his space boots.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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46:20

Budget 2023: We Need To Invest in Rare Diseases

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2022/10/03

There are more than 7,000 types of rare diseases, yet the interest and investment into rare diseases are often limited to a handful of more well-known diseases. For people living with rare diseases and their families, the journey from diagnosis to accessing treatment can take a huge emotional and financial toll. Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2023, we speak to Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, President of the Malaysian Rare Diseases Society and Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, consultant paediatrician and

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48:36

Doctor in the House: First Malaysian as the Head of...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/30

Earlier in the month, the International Society of Surgery - which represents over 3,000 surgeons across the globe - appointed its new president, Dato’ Dr Yip Cheng Har, making her the first woman to head this institution. Alongside consultant urologist Dr George Lee, we catch up with Dato’ Dr Yip to find out about her lifetime of work in breast cancer as a clinician and researcher, as well as her goals of making surgical care universally accessible in Malaysia.Image credit: International Society of

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45:05

Every Beat Matters

Health & Living ·

2022/09/29

We take our heart for granted, expecting it to beat continuously and carry out its job of pumping blood without fail. However, age and many medical conditions can cause damage to the heart muscle, leading to a condition called heart failure. On World Heart Day, we learn about the signs and symptoms of heart failure, and what we can do to treat and manage the condition.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:10

Budget 2023: How To Budget For Our Ageing Society

Health & Living ·

2022/09/28

Older people in our society often live with multiple health risks or diseases, but their needs are more than just the sum of their health problems. Yet, older adults aren’t given priority in our healthcare system as whole individuals, but are shuttled around to receive fragmented care. Similarly, when it comes to health funding, the needs of older people are only addressed through piecemeal allocations. Consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong joins us to share his wishlist for the upcoming Budget

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39:51

Because Feelings Matter #13: Kak Ngah’s Journey As A...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/27

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, this episode of Because Feelings Matter features Alia Ali, a suicide prevention advocate and founder of Awareness Against Suicide (AWAS). AWAS is the first peer support group set up exclusively by survivors and for survivors of suicide loss in Malaysia. Alia - affectionately known as ‘Kak Ngah’ - shares her journey of coping with suicide loss, the stigma faced by survivors and caregivers, and how she transformed her pain into purpose

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47:28

NCD Chronicles #3: Being On Dialysis Isn’t The End of...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/26

Chronic kidney disease is an NCD that we’ve struggled to tackle for decades. In fact, the burden of chronic kidney disease continues to rise - and thus the number of people who progress to end-stage renal disease, a point where they need to be on dialysis or receive a kidney transplant. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we hear from Siva Kumar Raghavan, who is now living with end-stage renal disease, about his journey from being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, to receiving a kidney

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39:47

Doctor in the House: The Heart of the Burden of...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/23

The burden of cardiovascular diseases is one of the biggest public health challenges we face, and not only affects our healthcare system but our economy as well. But with the early years of the pandemic significantly affecting patient care, how are patients and healthcare workers coping, and how can we better support those at highest risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Datuk Dr Noel Thomas Ross, Head of the Cardiology Unit at Hospital Kuala

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46:30

Preventing Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children

Health & Living ·

2022/09/22

Child sexual abuse and exploitation has made the headlines again, with recent news reports that child pornography is rife on Malaysian-registered IP addresses, as well as allegations of sexual harassment by a school motivational speaker. Both instances show that sexual violence against children can happen under our very noses, and that we need to do more to protect children. We speak to consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and Thulasi Munisamy, Advocacy and Partnerships

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37:51

Healthy Ageing: Keeping an Eye on Your Vision As You Age

Health & Living ·

2022/09/21

While anyone can develop vision problems at any age, the majority of people who have vision impairment or even blindness are over the age of 50. But is vision impairment inevitable as you age? We speak to Dr Tara George, consultant ophthalmologist and retinal specialist, to find out about how vision problems affect older adults, and how we can help them lead a good quality of life while retaining as much of their vision as possible.Photo credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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49:33

Ask A Doctor: Labour and Childbirth

Health & Living ·

2022/09/20

In our monthly open clinic segment, Dr Shilpa Nambiar, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, joins us to answer questions about labour and childbirth - ranging from Caesarean sections, to water births.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mind Matters: Mental Health Needs of Caregivers

Health & Living ·

2022/09/19

Every mental health issue undeniably has an impact on the individual with the struggles, but there is also another burden that is often hidden from sight - the burden that is borne by the caregivers. While it is both a rewarding and central role, caregivers are also at higher risk of physical and mental health illnesses, financial issues, and work-related challenges. In our conversation with Amalina Davis, Head of Strategy & Advocacy at Thrive Well, and psychology professor Dr Alvin Ng, Advisor

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32:51

Healthcare Heroes #3: Sabah AIDS Awareness Group...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/15

In conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day 2022, Health & Living features healthcare heroes - individuals and organisations on a mission to make healthcare accessible to marginalised communities across Malaysia. One of these communities are people living with HIV, who continue to face discrimination today, but there are grassroots organisations working to eliminate that stigma, such as the Sabah AIDS Awareness Group Association. Their founder and president, Dr Zaiton Yahaya, joins us on the

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48:06

Public Health: Will You Use MySejahtera To Pledge...

Health & Living ·

2022/09/14

Malaysia’s organ donation rate is among the lowest in the world, with only 2.84 transplant procedures carried out per one million population in 2021. Recently, the Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced that organ donation registration can now be made through MySejahtera, which is believed to help encourage more donors to pledge. Consultant urologist Dr Vijayan Manogran and consultant nephrologist Dr Sunita Bavanandan join Azrul Mohd Khalib from the Galen Centre for Health & Social

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36:32

Are We Ready To Be Unmasked?

Health & Living ·

2022/09/13

The indoor mask mandate was lifted by the government last week, with masks only deemed necessary in public transport, healthcare settings and care homes, and for those who have tested positive for COVID-19. First, we speak to Liu Wei Zi, a psoriasis patient, on how the pandemic and the lifting of the mask mandate affect people who are immunocompromised. Then, we catch up with Assistant Professor Dr Farhan Rusli, Public Health Medicine Specialist from International Islamic University Malaysia, to get

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49:08

Ask A Psychologist: Bullying

Health & Living ·

2022/09/12

Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. On this episode, we discuss bullying and the psychology of it from the perspective of the perpetrators and the victims, as well as how to cope with the mental health impact.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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