Health & Living

A serious medical condition that can cause massive shifts in behaviour, emotion and ability to function, bipolar disorder is also oft misunderstood and an isolating experience. Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan, consultant psychiatrists, offer insight into this illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two disciplines that work closely to get us back on track and moving right: orthopaedics and physiotherapy. We explore how they intertwine, where they philosophically diverge and converge - with Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Alisha Bajerai, Principal Physiotherapist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is considered an endemic dengue hotspot and so far, there is no cure nor is there a vaccine. Dr. George Lee and Dr. Christopher Lee discuss the rise in Dengue cases and possible prevention methods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that can change one’s personality and affect one’s well being with terrible period pains, and can even cause infertility. Raising awareness of it is Dr. Premitha Damodaran, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist as well as Surita Mogan, organiser of ENDOMarch.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rajesh Singh highlights how bone plasticity and quality is significantly more important than density, challenging conventional thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your child perhaps doesn’t start speaking when he or she should? Or misses other landmark moments in his or her development? Sometimes the signs are easy to spot, other times less so. Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan explains the role of a developmental paediatrician in childhood and offers a perspective into a rare specialty - there are only 3 developmental paediatricians in Malays...

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer, with more than 200,000 new cases of RCC diagnosed worldwide each year, and 25-30% of kidney cancer patients diagnosed with metastatic disease. With advancements in medical science, patients with advanced RCC can now have better chances of surviving cancer as Professor Dr. Marniza Saad informs us. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

In light of the recent news that Michael Schumacher has awoken from his coma, we look forward to the rehabilitation that might get him back on his feet. Pn. Nadwah Onwi from Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big data usually attempts to predict healthcare trends - telling us when the flu might be in town for instance. But is it an accurate predictor and should healthcare providers take note? Professor Chia Kee Seng of NUS explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say that nutrition is 80% of the battle to get healthy and lose weight, but is that true? And if it is, how much should we be eating and does it matter when we eat? Clearing up these questions is Yannick Noah Sapuan, ACE Certified Personal Trainer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a generation or two of women, the pap smear has been the main way of screening for cervical cancer. Now technology might be changing that. What lies ahead? Dr. Sri Ganesh gives us a peek to what that answer may be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common conditions plaguing people around the world, it is also one of the most debilitating. Major depressive disorder can cause a sense of hopelessness and disinterest in, well, basically everything. Dr. Philip George discusses depression and how to treat it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sudden act that usually leaves loved ones with questions that may never be answered, suicide is traumatic to all whom it leaves behind. Preventing suicide or trying to understand the mindset of those who may be at risk is of utmost importance. Dr. Mohd Fadzli, psychiatrist and president of the Early Career Psychiatrist for the Malaysian Psychiatrist Association, and Victor Tan from The Befriende...

After the recent success of a pig heart being transplanted into a baboon and working successfully for almost 2 years - what might the future hold for organ transplants between species? Explaining organ transplantation and laying out the possibilities for us is Dr, Harjit Singh, consultant hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon from the Ministry of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Angelina Jolie stunned everyone with her courage and candour in announcing preventive surgery in light of a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. Most women grapple trying to accept their body again after breast cancer. We explore the wonders of breast conserving surgery with Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon of Sunway Medical Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

With Father’s Day coming up, we look at the male of our species and the various reasons why they should go for health screenings - earlier deaths, higher rates of chronic illnesses and injury being but a few. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamad explains the specifics of male health and the importance of awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup kicks off in three days. Also kicking off is a monthlong sleeplessness amongst Malaysian football enthusiasts trying to adjust to the time difference and can’t miss matches. Discussing sleep deprivation today is Dr. Avinesh Bhar, assistant professor of internal medicine from Mercer University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the World Cup looming on the horizon, unwarranted medical leave applications are sure to spike soon. Discussing that as well as the very real problems this can cause, are Dr. Kamalanathan Sappani and Datin Dr. Wendy Liow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Oceans Day, we look at what’s been dubbed as a goldmine for medical research: our oceans. Various specialists explain some of the unique compounds we’ve found from our oceans and what we need to do to protect this resource. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're always told that we need to invest in our health, but what if we lack the means? Karen Siah, fitness instructor, explains how we can get fit on a budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have them, but how much do we really understand about where they come from? Is popping a paracetamol really the best way to deal with them? Dr. Loh Pei Kee dissects the phenomenon of headaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who gets to make decisions when it comes to healthcare? Increasingly, it’s becoming a collaboration, with more power and responsibility being placed back in the hands of the patient. Dr. Rajesh Singh takes us through the process of decision making in healthcare? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physiotherapy is something that many need, but is a profession that still isn’t widely known or regulated here in Malaysia. Simon Fayers explains the benefits of physiotherapy, how it is becoming more prominent as well as the work that still needs to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days when orthodontics just consisted of awkward braces and strange headgear. Detailing the advancements in the field is Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan, Consultant Orthodontist, Implantologist & Aesthetic Laser Dentistry and president of the Malaysian Dental Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup Fever will soon be in full swing, and for us it may just mean a month of sleeplessness and high excitement. But for the footballers in Brazil, it represents the pinnacle of their physical commitment and skill. Taking us through the training and preparation as well as the possibility of injury, is Dr. Harjeet Singh in this World Cup Ortho Primer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...