Health & Living

Disability after an injury is not a tragedy. Dr Hafez Hussain speaks about how workers with injuries or illnesses can return to work, especially with early interventions. He also touches on the importance of communication between doctors and employers to provide an effective rehabilitation strategy thereby reducing medical expenditure and prolonged medical leaves. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and the nerves. Dato’ Dr Kantha Rasalingam from the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia sets the record straight. He also shares about the upcoming NAM Neurospine Congress. See o...

Japan’s birth rate hit a record low in 2014 at just 1,001,000 infants. When combined with 1.3 million deaths in the same year, that’s a deepening population crisis. According to Japan’s population institute, the overall population could dip to 107 million by 2040 — or 20 million lower than today. Is Japan providing a glimpse of all our futures? See omnystudio.com/listener f...

World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th is themed connection, communication and care. What is the progress made by observing awareness days such as this, and how has social media shaped the conversation?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan joins him to explore the impact of rudeness on the performance of medical teams, and whether that in turn affects patients’ recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humans evolved from sea creatures but we’ve certainly shed a lot of the features meant for effective swimming over the millennia. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh takes a dive into the biophysics of swimming and discusses what makes Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps the best and fastest swimmers in the world. Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan from the Sports Centre of Universiti Malaya jo...

On September 1st, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam confirmed the first Zika virus case in Malaysia. We find out what that means for our nation, which is already battling another mosquito-borne disease, dengue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles. This time, it’s childhood orthopaedic disorders. Dr Yoosuf Shan from the Maldives joins the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the recent earthquakes that struck Italy and Myanmar, Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose explains disaster medicine from delivering humanitarian aid during natural calamities to dealing with medical radiation incidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Principal Assistant Director of Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry drops by BFM to give us an update on leptospirosis. The Health Ministry has warned of the risks of contracting leptospirosis particularly when hiking and picnicking at natural water spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month ahead from World Arthritis Day, President of Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, Assoc Prof Dr Sargunan Sockalingam joins us for a take on this year’s theme -- to take action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ironman is considered to be one of the most difficult single-day races in the world. It is a gruelling triathlon that starts with a 3.8km swim, followed by 180km bicycle ride and ends with a 42km marathon. Marathon runner and fitness instructor Karen Siah managed to complete it within 14 hours. If you are planning to join the Ironman race, a marathon or seriously trying to get fit, join us to get...

Crisis counselling is a service afforded to individuals affected by distressing critical incidents. With multiple stories of violent crimes in the news lately, Azah Yazmin describes how crisis counselling can help family members cope with life after a traumatic experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Over the weekend, Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong fainted as he was delivering a speech during a National Day rally. After about 20 minutes, Lee returned to the stage to finish his speech but not before saying he’s never had so many doctors look at him at once. So what is it like to pr...

Researchers have finally found a way to make people smarter, but it's not pleasant. How is electrical stimulation used to boost certain cognitive functions? What are the risks of doing it yourself with home kits? Neuroscientist Prof Dato' Dr Jafri Abdullah gets to the heart of the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When kidney failure is diagnosed, you could have a range of emotional responses -- disbelief, fear, anger, all of the above. It is completely normal to be worried about what the diagnosis will mean to you or your loved one, and the changes that will occur in the body and to your lifestyle. But here to help us have some idea of what to expect is the President of the Malaysian Society of Nephrology...

Breathing comes to us naturally. We don’t need to think about the way we breathe, and yet our breathing patterns may give us insight into how we’re feeling at a particular moment. Today we have on the show Dr Chua Sook Ning, Consultant Psychologist, to tell us more about how breathing affects our emotional state and vice versa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many young people face barriers to reproductive health information and care. Dr Lavitha Sivapatham specialises in reproductive health of young girls so that they can make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and rights in their adolescence and adulthood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Helena Lim joins him this week to discuss period-tracking apps and whether it makes her work as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist easier, or more difficult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A unique way to kill cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding tissue --that’s what nuclear medicine can offer to cancer patients. Dr Heng Siew Ping and Ng Yee Lian from the Nuclear Medicine Centre at Sunway Medical Centre is in the studio to explain further their role in cancer care as a medical physicist and a nuclear pharmacist respectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

How does ageing affects sexual health? What are normal changes? Consultant Rehabilitation Physician Dr Intan Sabrina discusses the often overlooked yet critical element of the later life: sexuality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in June, Professor Nigel Hunt from the Royal College of Surgeons of England said in a speech that a culture of eating sugary foods at work was fuelling obesity and dental problems in the UK. Since we also have plenty of sweet treats and festive seasons in Malaysia, we asked on the show Dr Chow Kai Foo, Dental Surgeon and President of the Malaysian Dental Association, to find out if office cak...

There's a reason Hepatitis C has been dubbed the 'silent disease'. Hepatitis C can be 30 times more infectious than HIV, most of the 130 million people globally with chronic Hep C don't know that they are infected -- until it's too late.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour.  The International Olympic Committee distributed 450,000 condoms to athletes competing in this year's Rio Summer Games. That's three times more than what was distributed at the 2012 London Games. But what about the claim that sex before a competition reduces the players' performance?...

Bowen therapy is used to address a range of common conditions including migraines and back pain. But how do little patients benefit from the technique? Lorna Mair breaks it down.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.