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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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Healthy Ageing: Helping Older Adults Age In Place

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2022/06/15

Sending older family members to residential aged care facilities is still stigmatised in today’s society, and may not always be the best solution for caring for older family members. With the rise of part-time home care service providers, how does having that option benefit not just family members but older adults themselves? Consultant geriatrician Dr Khor Hui Min from University Malaya Medical Centre shares her thoughts on this as well as the precautions that need to be taken as well.Image credit:

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Public Health: Preventing Unintended...

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2022/06/14

We’re shocked whenever we hear statistics of teenage pregnancies in Malaysia (estimated 18,000 every year), or when we read yet another report of a newborn baby being abandoned. However, this moral outrage is misplaced if we do not address why girls and women find themselves facing unintended pregnancies, and invest resources into the public health aspects, including through family planning care, contraceptive use and access to legal abortions. Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health &

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46:59

Your Heart Valves Are More Important Than You Realise

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2022/06/13

When it comes to heart problems, you probably think of arteries getting blocked, or the electrical rhythm being disrupted. But even the small structures between the heart’s chambers, called valves, can become faulty. Even though they’re small, they can cause major problems. Dato' Seri Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, from Institut Jantung Negara, gives us a 101 on heart valves, and why we need to watch out for symptoms of heart valve problems.This show is brought

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39:01

Doctor in the House: What Happens When Medicines Are...

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2022/06/10

On top of worrying about food shortages - especially chicken - there have been some recent concerns over a shortage of medicines as well. However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has reassured that these shortages only apply to some over-the-counter medicines, and that government health facilities still have adequate supply. But is medicine security something that we need to strengthen as well? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee discusses this with pharmacist and public health researcher Dr Mark

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49:10

Mind Matters: You’re Not Alone In Feeling Lonely

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2022/06/09

At some point or another in our lives, we’ve all felt lonely before. Maybe it was brief, and you learned how to cope with it. Maybe it’s something more chronic, and there’s no one to lend a listening ear. What is the impact of loneliness on our mental - and physical - health? And what do people need when they are feeling lonely? We find out from consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin and Victor Tan, deputy chairman of Befrienders KL.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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44:48

COVID and Music Therapy

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2022/06/08

At the beginning of the lockdown in 2020, people in Italy sang from their balconies and windows to boost each other’s morale. Music has a way of connecting people, lifting our spirits, and can even be applied in medical care to help those who are struggling with illnesses. For the last two years, there has been no health problem more pressing than COVID-19, in terms of the infection, as well as the psychological and emotional effects of lockdown. Dr Lori Gooding, Associate Professor of Music

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43:59

Getting To Know Your Joints

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2022/06/07

A lot of the musculoskeletal aches and pains that we experience are due to joint problems. As a starting point, joints are where two bones in our body meet, but what more do we need to know about these complex structures? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh gives us a 101 on joints.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Are We Prepared for a Monkeypox...

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2022/06/03

With reports of monkeypox spreading in countries where it is not usually found, experts and the public are both keeping an eye on its spread and beefing up measures to keep the virus contained. But is it a matter of time before we see a case here? What have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare ourselves for the spread of known and unknown infectious diseases? Assoc Prof Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar, consultant infectious diseases physician from University Malaya Medical Centre joins

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38:23

When Your Period Is A Pain For Productivity

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2022/06/02

Spain’s recent proposed bill to grant women up to three days of menstrual leave a month has made headlines, as the European country looks to add itself to a handful of countries around the world that provide for menstrual leave. With Lembah Jaya MP Haniza Mohamed Talha urging Putrajaya to consider doing the same, we take a look how much period pain affects a women’s physical and mental health (and thus their productivity), and whether such a move should be legislated or left in the hands of

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41:30

Is Stress An Occupational Hazard?

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2022/06/01

We often hear about how a certain level of stress is to be expected at work. But how much stress becomes too much, and how do we recognise warning signs that our mental health is tipping over the edge? And should our only options be to live with it, quit the job, or worse, resort to drastic measures? We explore the realities of high-stress workplaces with clinical psychologist Evelyn Soong. Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Psoriatic Arthritis in the COVID Era

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2022/05/31

The term ‘arthritis’ brings to mind painful joints - but there are many different types of arthritis. A condition called psoriatic arthritis can be as painful and debilitating as osteoarthritis, but with key differences - namely that psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition that also increases your risk of developing other health problems. How do patients manage this condition, especially during a pandemic that places them at additional risk? We find out from Dr Shamala K. Rajalingam,

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47:58

Mind the Health Gap #5: Can We Afford Healthcare?

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2022/05/30

For Malaysians, accessing healthcare services in government hospitals or clinics costs very little, as much of the costs are heavily subsidised by the government. But with more people turning to private healthcare services and non-communicable diseases on the rise, can many of us still afford healthcare? In the fifth episode of our Mind the Health Gap mini-series looking at barriers to accessing healthcare, we look at how financial challenges prevent access to healthcare, and if we need a tax-based

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Doctor in the House: As Parkinson’s Disease Becomes...

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2022/05/27

We’re living in an age where many more of us will live longer - and with that, comes a higher likelihood of ageing conditions. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and has debilitating effects on older individuals as well as their family members. We speak to consultant neurologist Dr Lim Thien Thien about getting the diagnosis right, providing appropriate treatment and giving hope to patients and their caregivers. See

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41:10

Special Needs Education: How Do We Help Children...

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2022/05/26

Following the pandemic, most children in Malaysia have had a major loss ineducation progress. The challenges are even more pronounced for children with special needs, including those with learning difficulties. What has been the impact of the last two years on these vulnerable children, and what should we prioritise to help them catch up in terms of learning, as well as social and emotional development?For full transcript, click here.Image credit: Lano Lan/ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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42:33

What To Expect From A Hip Replacement

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2022/05/25

Hip replacements tend to be something many of us think only much older people will need, or that we might never need it at all. But we’ll all get older, after all. Dr Chua Hwa Sen, consultant orthopaedic, joint and arthroplasty surgeon from Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, joins us to discuss what to expect if you or a loved one need a hip replacement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is The 2nd COVID Booster Shot Really Necessary?

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2022/05/24

Adults above 60 with co-morbidities are now being offered second COVID-19 booster shots. While these shots are available on a voluntary basis, there is some confusion as to who should get them, whether they are safe, and what protection individuals would get. We check in with Prof James Koh, Infectious Disease Consultant and Professor of Medicine, International Medical University, to get clarity. Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Because Feelings Matter #9: "I Love People But I'm...

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2022/05/24

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, 12-year-old Helena shares about her struggle with shyness, and the emotional turmoil of managing her worries and thoughts.See

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47:55

Be Fit Malaysians: Take A Hike (But Do It Right)

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2022/05/23

Being stuck at home for long periods during lockdowns led to many of us wanting to seek out green spaces and explore the great outdoors. Whether it’s an easy trail or perhaps even a more adventurous climb, what do we need to know about these activities, especially when it comes to avoiding and managing injuries? It’s especially worrying when we have read reports of people unexpectedly collapsing during these activities, due to fatigue or a sudden cardiac arrest, so what can we do to prevent these

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47:08

Doctor in the House: Can Patients With...

Health & Living ·

2022/05/20

What happens when your body is lacking the enzymes needed to break down sugars? You might think it’s just a matter of extra carbohydrates in the body - but the effects are actually far more wide-ranging and severely damaging to the body, even affecting physical and mental development. In conjunction with International MPS Awareness Day on 15 May, we speak to Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Geneticist, to find out more about mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), and why early

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41:46

Vaccines Save Lives, But Do We Take Them For Granted?

Health & Living ·

2022/05/19

Vaccines and its vital role in public health have long been controversial, and COVID-19 has only served to heighten fear and distrust towards vaccines, even among people who previously were not. But when experts point out that those who refuse vaccinations are often the “noisy few”, how do we cut through the noise, and make sure that the vaccines get into people’s arms, and ultimately save lives? What lessons can we learn from COVID-19 to improve vaccination strategies around the world? Nina

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