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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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Because Feelings Matter #46: How Do Athletes Cope...

Health & Living ·

2025/11/26

Nobody looking at Goh Liu Ying at the height of her mixed badminton doubles career would have guessed at her mental health struggles. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Liu Ying talks about the psychological toll of dealing with her injury, and why mental health support is crucial for athletes.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

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38:42

Hand and Wrist Injuries in Sports

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2025/11/25

From holding a racquet to lifting weights, having a good range of motion in your hands and wrists is vital to be able to do exercise and to keep playing the sports you love. But are hand and wrist injuries often overlooked? We’ll be diving into the common hand and wrist injuries with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and whether treatment for these injuries differ considering the complex anatomy involved.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Beyond The Diagnosis #34: Surviving Dengue

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2025/11/24

Dengue is endemic in Malaysia, and with over 100,000 cases annually, it’s not a disease that’s unfamiliar to most of us. But despite decades of countless warnings to take dengue seriously, do we actually?On this episode of Beyond The Diagnosis, we hear from two women, Bahwanee Muthusamy and Hawiah Azit, on how their own experiences after being hospitalised with dengue has changed their perspective on dengue and why prevention is crucial. We also hear from emergency medicine specialist Dr Lim Eu

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40:30

When Medications Fuel The Next Superbug

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2025/11/21

Medicines save lives, but they’re also fuelling a silent but grave threat: antimicrobial resistance. After years of warning and education, are we still struggling to keep this global health threat in check? How can we also do our parts as patients and ensure that medicines are safely disposed of? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant infectious diseases physician Dato’ Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram and pharmacist Ng Yi Ling to find out.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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47:43

Patient Safety #3: Regulating Medical Devices and...

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2025/11/20

Medical devices save lives. Picture the X-ray machine that detects your disease, the ventilator that supports your breathing, or the pacemaker that keeps your heart beating. However, when something goes wrong with these devices, the consequences can be deadly. How do we ensure that the medical devices used in healthcare go through a rigorous regulatory process to be safe for use? In the third episode of the mini-series on patient safety, we look at how Malaysia evaluates new health technologies, and

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30:50

Is The Gut Microbiota Linked To Long COVID?

Health & Living ·

2025/11/19

Our first few years of life don’t just shape our memories — they also shape our microbes, trillions of which reside in our gut. The gut microbiome we build as children can influence our immunity, metabolism, and risk of disease well into adulthood. Professor Ng Siew Chien, Associate Dean (Research)from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, tells us more about the development of the gut microbiome from childhood, and what her research on the Asian microbiome database reveals about its impact on long

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43:11

Ask A Doctor: Heavy Periods

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2025/11/18

On our open clinic show, we tackle a problem that most women feel embarrassed or reluctant to discuss - heavy periods. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran answers questions about excessively heavy, painful and abnormal bleeding, and other menstrual problems.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:14

Healthy Ageing: What’s Spiking Your Blood Pressure?

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2025/11/17

Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common non-communicable diseases among Malaysians, and as you get older the risk for hypertension increases, which in turn increases the risk of other conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. But do Malaysians, especially older adults, take it seriously when they’re told to bring their blood pressure down? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to Datin Emeritus Prof Dr Chia Yook Chin, Council Member with the Malaysian

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38:15

Prostate Cancer in the Age of Nuclear Medicine

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2025/11/14

With advanced imaging and targeted therapies, doctors can now “see what they treat, and treat what they see”. We explore how nuclear medicine is delivering on this promise for prostate cancer - from improving diagnosis to therapy options - and what are the challenges that patients face in accessing nuclear medicine therapy.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:09

Public Health: The Hidden Crisis of Endometriosis

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2025/11/13

Severe period and pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain during urination, bowel movements and sexual intercourse - imagine living in such constant pain. It is estimated that approximately 350,000 women in Malaysia have endometriosis, the condition that causes these symptoms. Unfortunately, endometriosis is poorly recognised, even by healthcare professionals, and often misdiagnosed or ignored. We look at the gaps in diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, and why women’s reproductive health

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35:09

Patient Safety #2: Safe Staff, Safe Patients

Health & Living ·

2025/11/12

In the second episode of the mini-series on patient safety, we take a deeper dive into the inextricable link between the health workforce and patient safety. Together with Dr Melvyn Chin, Associate Director, ECRI Asia-Pacific and Dr Timothy Cheng, Chairman of MMA SCHOMOS, we explore how burnout, poor working conditions, low wages, and lack of support for healthcare workers put patients at risk.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:23

Mind Matters: How To Build Strong Social Connections

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2025/11/11

Humans are inherently social creatures, but despite a world that is more interconnected than ever, people are increasingly disconnected socially. In fact, the World Health Organisation recently reported that 1 in 6 people are affected by loneliness and social isolation. So how do we combat this? The answer might just lie in helping people build better social connections. Here to help us break down what that means, is consultant clinical psychologist Evelyn Soong.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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30:45

Counsellor’s Corner: Self-Care or Selfish?

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2025/11/10

We live in a world where we’re constantly told to remember to look after our own wellbeing and to find a way to balance self-care with our work, family, and personal responsibilities. It’s for a good reason because you can’t pour from an empty cup. But what if filling your own cup means emptying out someone else’s? On this episode of Counsellor’s Corner, to help us navigate whether self-care can become selfish, we’re joined by licensed and registered counsellor, Anujah Pulanthiran.Image credit:

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36:43

Bariatric Surgery Is Changing

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2025/11/07

Typically, we’ve thought of bariatric surgery as invasive procedures that remove part of the stomach, or bypass it. As the technology improves, surgeons are now able to move towards minimally invasive procedures, such as the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. But how effective is this procedure for weight-loss, are there any risks or complications to manage, and is it a quick-fix for treating obesity? Our conversation with Dato’ Dr Tikfu Gee, consultant general and bariatric surgeon tries to clarify

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53:42

Brilliant, Female Magnificent 2025 Panel 2: Glow Up &...

Health & Living ·

2025/11/06

It’s time to look past the imperfections you see and start learning how to love your body - no matter what other people on your Instagram feed look like or how much skincare products they use. Your glow starts from within, so learn how to kickstart that change through diet, exercise and the right skincare - without needing expensive products. Every woman (and body) is different, so hear from the experts how you can do what’s best for you.This is an edited replay of the third series of BFM Health

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Brilliant, Female Magnificent 2025 Panel 3:...

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2025/11/06

Budgeting and managing your finances shouldn’t be a chore. Learn how to grow your income and make your money work for you, whether you want to afford that holiday, buy your first home, or get a headstart on your retirement lifestyle. Because “rich auntie” is a vibe we can all strive for.This is an edited replay of the third series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the theme “Brilliant, Female, Magnificent: Redefine Your Welling”. This event is presented by FWD Insurance.Listen to the

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Brilliant, Female Magnificent 2025 Panel 1: From...

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2025/11/06

Feeling drained from juggling work and personal commitments while looking like you’ve got it all held together? Whether it’s managing work stress or maintaining healthy family and personal relationships, we can’t deny that women are expected to do more all the time. So here’s a safe space to figure out what exactly you need and ask the experts for advice. No judgement, just real talk and empowerment.This is an edited replay of the third series of BFM Health & Living (For Her) events, with the

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50:57

Patient Safety #1: The True Cost of Unsafe Care

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2025/11/05

When there are problems or errors in healthcare that cause patients harm or injury, who pays the price? Not just the patients and families, but the rest of us as well. Unsafe care burdens the entire health system when extra resources are needed to fix complications. Ultimately, the rest of us, as current and future users of healthcare services, bear the cost of an overburdened system. So what goes into ensuring patient safety in the health ecosystem? How do we look beyond pinpointing individual

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37:03

Are You Eating Enough Protein?

Health & Living ·

2025/11/04

We learned at a young age that protein is an essential part of our diet, but with high-protein foods and protein supplements being marketed at us constantly, are we all undershooting our protein requirements? How much protein do we really need? We speak to nutritionist Lee Zhi Ling to find out.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:37

Humans of Healthcare: The Medical Microbiologist

Health & Living ·

2025/11/03

In a field where the tiniest of organisms can have the largest of impacts, just how important is the role of a medical microbiologist? And how much do we know about the work they do? On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Prof Dr Jamal I-Ching Sam, medical microbiologist from Universiti Malaya to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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