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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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34:21

Flu, Coughs And Colds On The Rise?

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2022/08/11

If you’re a parent, you’re probably exhausted from dealing with yet another case of the sniffles or cough at home. Clinics have been swamped with cases of childhood respiratory infections like influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), but is this increase normal during this period? Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull steps away from his consultation room to catch us up on why cases are spiking, and what parents need to know.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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40:42

Healthy Ageing: Are Our Elderly on Too Many Medications?

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2022/08/10

For many older adults, having pill organisers filled with a variety of medications and supplements would be a common sight. But while medicines are meant to help, being on too many of them at one time can lead to harm, which would be the opposite outcome that we want. We discuss the importance of balancing between addressing various medical conditions among older adults, while ensuring that they’re not overdosing on their medications, with Assoc Prof Dr Tan Kit Mun, consultant geriatrician from

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41:33

How Dangerous Are Heatwaves and High Wet-Bulb...

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2022/08/09

Several countries have experienced record-breaking high temperatures this year: Delhi, India recorded a new high of more than 49°C in May; the UK went beyond 40°C; and Portugal hit 47°C in July. Although Malaysia has been spared such scorching temperatures, we will not be spared the effects of climate change on our weather. And with scientists warning that wet-bulb temperatures pose even greater danger, we may have to look beyond the mercury to understand the health threat ahead. Emergency medicine

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49:25

Ask A Doctor: Health Checkups

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2022/08/08

In our monthly open clinic segment, Assoc Prof Dr Nik Sherina Hanafi, Primary Care Physician, joins us to answer questions about going for health checkups and screening tests - why, what and how often?Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:16

Doctor in the House: Should Health Professional...

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2022/08/05

The recent debate surrounding the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill, or more specifically the aspects relating to the generational ban on smoking for those born after 1st January 2007, has generated heated discussions from those within and without the medical profession. But for healthcare professionals and health associations, the question arises: are they equipped to look beyond the public health aspects of policies with such wide implications? To what extent should health professional associations

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49:24

How To Support Someone With An Eating Disorder

Health & Living ·

2022/08/04

Eating disorders should never be taken lightly, as it can have serious consequences on the individual’s physical and mental health. But in a world where people - young and old - are often told or shown that they should look a certain way, are we seeing an increase in eating disorders? And if your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, what can you do to support them? We speak to Dr Chua Sook Ning, founder and clinical psychologist at RELATE Malaysia, and Kym Piekunka, a lived experience

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35:18

Between The State & Adult Children - Who Cares for...

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2022/08/03

It’s no secret that Malaysia’s population is already an ageing one. For years, a Senior Citizens Bill to protect the rights and welfare of older adults has been discussed and debated, but nothing concrete has yet to be tabled or presented in Parliament. With recent reports of more than 2,000 senior citizens abandoned at hospitals from 2018 till June this year, we take a step back to discuss who shoulders the responsibility of caring for older adults, with Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer with

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47:48

Ask A Psychologist #23: Parenting

Health & Living ·

2022/08/02

Consultant clinical psychologists Paul Jambunathan and Evelyn Soong join our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. On this show, we discuss parenting, and the myriad mental and emotional challenges related to raising children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:25

How Rehabilitation Helps Long COVID Patients

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2022/08/01

By now, we’ve learned that having COVID-19 isn’t just about the toll it takes on your body when you first contract the virus, but the lingering symptoms even when you’ve recovered from the infection. Also known as long COVID, these symptoms can significantly affect your quality of life, so on this show, we take a look at the role of rehabilitation medicine in helping “long haulers” to get back on their feet, with Dr Akmal Hafizah Zamli, rehabilitation physician and head of the Department of

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33:46

Monkeypox Is A Global Emergency, But What About the...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/29

After weeks of deliberation since the end of June, the World Health Organisation declared that monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern - or PHEIC - over the weekend, as cases continued to be detected in countries where the disease is not endemic. However, monkeypox is not an unknown infectious disease, and has been endemic to west and central Africa for years. So what does this latest announcement by the WHO mean for us? And what parallels are we seeing with the

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38:07

Not Eating, Not Sleeping - What’s Happening To My Child?

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2022/07/28

If you think your child is the only one who has become more fussy and problematic with eating, sleeping and daily routines, think again. More children have been experiencing feeding problems, sleep disruptions, and increased anxiety - and it’s not just due to the pandemic alone. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan enlightens us on why these issues are worsening, and what parents can do.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is Road Rage A Psychological Problem?

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2022/07/27

Recently, videos of a woman losing her temper at another driver on the Tuas Second Link went viral on social media. The videos showed her pulling off the license plate of the other driver’s vehicle and throwing it at the windscreen. This case of road rage is not an isolated incident, especially in Malaysia, where driving can be stressful. But how does stress on the road escalate into road rage, and is there a serious psychological factor to be addressed here? We find out from clinical psychologist

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Because Feelings Matter #11: The Masks That We Wear

Health & Living ·

2022/07/26

Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. In this episode, TV host, emcee and mental health advocate Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim takes off the mask that hides her mental health challenges, and talks about

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51:50

NCD Chronicles #1: Why Are Caregivers Struggling With...

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2022/07/25

NCD Chronicles is a series about people living with NCDs, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the disease, in our response to the NCD epidemic. In this first episode, Jayarani Samadanam shares a caregiver’s journey of caring for her mother in the late stages of diabetes,

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Doctor in the House: A Conversation With The Surgeon...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/22

More than 20 years ago, neurosurgeon Prof Dr Vickneswaran Mathaneswaran set up a one-person Neurosurgery Unit in University Malaya Medical Centre. Today, the unit is recognised as a major Neurosurgical Service and Training Centre in Malaysia. In conjunction with World Brain Day 2022, with its theme of ‘Brain Health For All’, Prof Vickneswaran joins us to take a retrospective look at how far neurosurgery services have come in the teaching hospital, and look ahead to how we can increase access to

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28:31

Will the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill Get...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/21

Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin has said that the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill will be tabled in the current Parliamentary session, which will sit until 4th August. One of the most hotly debated provisions in the proposed legislation is the generational ban on smoking and vaping, which prohibits the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and vape to anyone born on or after January 1, 2005. We check in with Subang MP Wong Chen to hear his views on the proposed Bill, and why he is for the generational

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Brain Waves: This is Your Brain on Coffee

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2022/07/20

Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or a connoisseur, many of us rely on coffee to kick start our day. But what explains the buzz that we get after a cup - or ten? How do our coffee habits impact our brain? On this episode of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is joined by neurophysiologist Dr Jaya Kumar Murthy to discuss what’s brewing when it comes to research on coffee and the brain.Image credit: Shutterstock / SrideeStudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Health & Living Live 2022 Panel 3: Healthcare We Can...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/19

Health is wealth. But we also know that health is an investment - we need to ensure we have the resources to afford more healthcare services because we’re all living longer and becoming more health-savvy. During this panel at BFM's Health & Living Live 2022, we discuss what policy reforms and systemic changes need to take place, to ensure a sustainable and affordable healthcare system for everyone in the future. The speakers on the panel were Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health

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44:34

Mind Matters: The Pandemic Isn’t Over For Frontliners

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2022/07/18

As we look towards COVID-19 becoming an endemic disease, many people are eagerly hoping to return to normalcy. But for frontline workers, the past two years have exacted a heavy toll and it is not as easy for them to move on. Ellisha Othman, clinical psychologist and Managing Director of Thrive Well, and Dr Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad Badayai, EXCO and advisor on Mental Health & Psychological Support Services, MERCY Malaysia, join us to discuss how the mental health of frontliners has been affected

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Keeping Up Childhood Vaccinations

Health & Living ·

2022/07/15

In November 2020, the Ministry of Health Malaysia introduced the 6-in-1 vaccine for infants under the National Immunisation Programme (NIP). This hexavalent vaccine covers diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Hepatitis B. We get an update from Dr Ranjini Ambigapathy, member of the Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists' Association, on how well the vaccine has worked in protecting children, and why it’s important not to delay other childhood vaccinations under the

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