Health & Living

Some reports are finding that parents may be doing too much when it comes to fussing over their children who aren't feeling well, sometimes even inadvertently overdosing their children on mixed medications for fevers or colds. Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil joins us to discuss the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, suggests a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial effect on bone density, a sign of osteoporosis. Joining us for a discussion regarding vitamin D pills' effect on healthy bones are Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist and Dr. SP Chan, consultant endocrinologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancer doesn't come by it's nickname, The Big 'C' lightly. It is a worldwide threat that continues to  scare people everywhere. With us over the phone is Dr. Edward Trimble, Director of the National Cancer Institute's Centre for Global Health, who joins us for a discussion on cancer research and control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chronic, lifelong condition, psoriasis can be a challenge to treat and manage. As we look forward to World Psoriasis Day on October 29th, we hear about psoriasis from different angles with Dato' Dr. M. Rajen, Pharmacist and Doctorate in Holistic Medicine, Eugenie Chan, committee member of the Psoriasis Association of Malaysia, who is also a psoriasis patient, as well as Dr. Raoul Sibert, Dermato...

The saying 'It's like riding a bike' is a common one - usually denoting an activity that one hasn't done in awhile, but that should come naturally. However, cycling well or learning to cycle properly isn't that simple. Telling us more about cycling training is Jessen Lee, cycling coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fourth most common cause of cancer related death worldwide, the treatment of colorectal cancer hinges on early detection, but what about when it's advanced? Explaining the latest advancements in treatments for late stage colorectal cancer is Dato' Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim A. Wahid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people still think of anaesthesiologists as the face behind the mask right before they drop off in surgery. However, they actually do so much more than that. Explaining the role of the anaesthesiologist in modern medicine is Dr. Sushila Sivasubramaniam, senior consultant anaesthesiologist and pediatric anaesthesiologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us will have memories of early mornings spent at school doing jumping jacks and push ups to get us healthy. However, in modern day parlance, working out usually has us thinking of gyms and classes and all other new forms of exercise we're being introduced to. Today, we're taking it back to basics with Karen Siah, fitness trainer in a discussion about calisthenics. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Based on recent stories on companies 23andMe and GenePeeks, a question is posed: How far would you go to ensure a healthy child? Three more big questions come to mind: Would you want a designer baby? Do you think it is ethical? Would you screen your unborn child? Joining us for a discussion on the topic of genetics and designer babies is Dr. George Lee and Dr. Arif Anwar. See omnystudio.com/listen...

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, we are looking at one of the most common mental health conditions that afflict us worldwide and here in Malaysia - depression. Explaining the condition and new approaches available are Associate Professor Dr. Philip George, consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist, Sherman Ng, psychotherapist and Lynn Wong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Injuries to the hip and spine aren't just upsetting for patients, but also potentially debilitating as they can limit mobility. Taking us through the treatment for hip and spine injuries is Dr. Edmund Ong, consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Global AgeWatch Index, Sweden is the best place in the world to be old and Afghanistan the worst. Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist joins us for a discussion about the best places to retire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy muscles matter - and not just for the Mr. Universe competition. They can also play a huge role in general health and disease prevention. Dr. Harjeet tells us more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What role does artificial intelligence play in histopathology and how might it shape its future as well as that of medicine as a whole? Dr. Sri Ganesh Kalimuthu gives us an introduction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who gets to make decisions in healthcare? Where does the ultimate power lie? Dr. Rajesh Singh weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it take for Malaysia to win our first gold medal, and what role might sports science play in all of it? Explaining what a sports scientist does and all the different aspects involved in it such as biochemistry, psychology and so on, Dr. Close also explains how it's changed the landscape of competitive sports over the last twenty years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The HPV Vaccine has traditionally been administered to girls with the aim of preventing cervical cancer. Now a study in the UK suggests that giving it to boys might also help to keep cancer rates down. However, this suggestion has not been without controversy. Examining all these different points is Dr. George Lee, accompanied by Dato' Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, consultant paediatrician.  See omnys...

Much more than just CPR, first aid encompasses all sorts of life-saving measures. Covering all manner of different situations - choking, fainting, emergencies- Dr. Navindra explains some basic first aid principles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women worldwide, so it's more important than ever that we understand it - its symptoms, its causes and the necessity of catching it early. Demystifying this illness for us are two consultant respiratory physicians, Dr. Robert Rintoul from the United Kingdom and Dr. Sundari Ampikaipakan from Malaysia.  See omnystudio.com/...

September 26th is the day a new act on organ donation in this country will be passed - switching Malaysia from an opt-in to an opt-out system. What are the ramifications of this and how can people get involved? Dr. Lela Yasmin Mansor, Datuk Dr. Harjit Singh and Dr. Hirman Ismail, all from the Ministry of Health dissect the facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most common food allergy among infants is still one that can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil, consultant paediatrician, explains the science and impact of cow’s milk protein allergies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many reasons to switch to a vegetarian diet, one of the most pressing being that of health. However, what does this really entail and how can one ensure they’re getting balanced nutrition? Dr. P. Vythilingam, president of the Malaysian Vegetarian Society, gives us his perspective, and tells us what we can look forward to with the upcoming World Vegfest.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Many diabetic patients can sometimes underestimate the dangers of cuts and wounds - contributing to the horrifying statistic of a foot being cut off every 20 seconds - largely due to improper wound care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals, joins us to discuss how to tackle this limb loss with prope...

Ever wondered how good of a father you are? Recent research shows that the most objective way to find out is to look downwards - to the size of your testicles. In this weeks episode of Doctor In The House, Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guest Dr. Johnben Loy, joins us to analyze testicle size, testosterone levels, and fathering capabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

What do jaw pains and door creaking have in common? Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician, joins us to discuss the complex structure of our jaw - analysing the variety of possible conditions and treatment available to that familiar pain we sometimes take for granted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.