Health & Living

There is so much more to the martial art of Wing Chun than its popular association with Grand Master Ip Man - the fact that it was founded by a woman; that it has a large emphasis on the mental rather than the physical. Kamarul Hisham, a master of Wing Chun, joins us to discuss this unique art of self defence that is much more than meets the eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

No bread in the morning - boiled aggs and brown rice prefered? Jogging keeps fat in your body and not out? Liam Harkness, lifestyle coach and sports therapist, give us the breakdown on a variety of dieting and weight losing myths - helping us with his own non-conventional methods that might just challenge your health regime and change your perception about health and fitness. See omnystudio.com/li...

Have you ever felt that itch on your neck or burn on your lip that may come as a surprise when indulging in a delicious butter-prawn - a feeling that was never there before? That could be due to an allergic reaction that only recently exhibited itself in adulthood. Many allergic conditions remain dormant until it can potentially be too late - fortunately, Dr. Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, President of...

Are some genes really better than others? How much claim do you have over your sperm? In light of a recent incident regarding a Bosnian man suing his Malaysian ex-girlfriend for "abusing his sperm" to obtain "better offspring", Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guests Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist, and Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, join us for a fun fill...

Have you ever wondered if you are a carrier of Thalassemia? Most probably not - yet, research shows that almost 1 in every 20 Malaysian happens to be one, allowing for this potentially fatal genetic blood disorder to continue to exist. The fact that a carrier of Thalassemia has no symptoms and can live a perfectly normal life accentuate this problem. So what can be done? Dr. Surinder Singh, consul...

There are many diseases we take for granted - one of them being the common cold. However, there are many other diseases, including the potentially fatal Influenza virus, that exhibit similar symptoms to the common cold: fever, coughs or runny noses. How can we distinguish between a dangerous disease or a mere annoyance? Dr. Christopher Lee gives us the breakdown of the differences and similarities...

There are currently smartphone apps that allow people to monitor their health, perform tests and get results - with such technology available to everyone, how can we ensure that we use these apps correctly or if they are even reliable? Also, how will the roles of doctors and patients change, and how can this lead to a new form in healthcare? Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, shares...

From groundwork laid by the British, to the first medical schools in Malaya, all the way up to modern Malaysia and the doctors we produce today, we've come a long way when it comes to developments in our country's medical culture.  Lee Chwi Lynn along with her special guests, including Professor Datuk Dr. Alex Delikan,  take a look at the medical landscape of Malaysia in the last 56 year...

What would you do if you received a grant to improve your research on an international scale? Asst Prof. Dr. Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University Putra Malaysia is the recepient of this years Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment, and is using this grant to develop his research in cancer genetics, specifically in the area of bladder c...

Is it possible to prevent scoliosis or is it a sealed fate in our genetic make up? Dr. Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist, and Dr. Madeline Ting, chiropractic specialist, join us to discuss how to deal with scoliosis; how to manage our lifestyles, how to treat and how to identify the dangers of this rapidly developing disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are detective methods used in The Dark Knight related to figthing cancerous tumors? It all relates to the idea of creating 3D images out of 2D information - a new methodology in histological imaging that analyses the potency and nature of tumors. It has received increased attention due to its various applications in modern medical image analysis. Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist, jo...

People say that laughter is the best medicine - but can the study of medicine necessarily produce the best laughter? Dr. Jason Leong, Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health and comedian extraordinaire joins us to share his experiences about his journey in becoming a doctor and the challenges he feels are still very real when practicing medicine in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

A High Court judge in the UK has recently sanctioned the sterilisation of a man with learning disabilities on the basis of it being "in his best interests". This has raised interesting issues on whether the benefits of this ruling outweight its methods, especially since the outcome of this ruling largely affects the lives of the families as well as the future children involved. Dr. George Lee join...

Breastfeeding has undoubted health benefits for newborns, but is a topic that is contentious and deeply personal to mothers and families. What are the issues surrounding this and why does the argument rage on? Gina Yong and Ashley Hau Yi engage in a lively discussion with Meera on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientific Theory has developed to the extent that it can now be used to definitively assist with fitness goals - be it weight loss, muscle gain or just plain good old-fashined health.  Noel Chelliah, transformation specialist and Michele Lian, transformation coach, join us to discuss applied science in fitness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From books on antiheroes to Disney’s most notorious film, Uma speaks to Maya Tan of The B-Side on the literature of people, culture and ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's a well known fact that pregnant women shouldn't drink, the full spectrum of ill effects that could result from it are less understood.  Based on research conducted in Canada, Professor Brintnell shares her knowledge on this condition that could lead to multiple behavioural problems later in life - foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The recent ban of the conventional white coat in the UK has prompted interesting questions regarding what can be considered appropriate for professional doctors to be wearing while consulting or conducting surgeries - is it merely about preventing infections or does attire have a psychological basis? Dr. George Lee shares his personal and professional opinions regarding the matter. See omnystudio....

Arsenic kills if you swallow it; tobacco kills if you smoke it. Dato Dr A.J. Halim (Consultant Paediatrician), Dr Salleh Mohd Yatim (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist) and Dr. Zarihah Mohd Zain (Public Health Specialist and Tobacco Control Expert) come in for a panel on tobacco control in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melamine in milk. Botulinum toxin in whey protein. How equipped is our country to respond to an emergency crisis related to food contamination? Ratna Devi Nadarajan of the Malaysian Association of Standards Users shares with us why these scandals keep reoccurring and what is being done in our country to ensure food safety.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can doctors, trainers and physiotherapists come together to better manage injuries and other conditions? Dr. Harjeet Singh lays out a roadmap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Dr. Prashant and Dr. Richard Henshaw explain the process of transferring technologies from country to country and the importance of IVF being available to all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monitoring patients is crucial, but so is limiting the amount of unnecessary hospital visits for routine check-ups. New technology is helping to solve this problem, with remote monitoring systems sending information from implantable devices, such as pacemakers. Datuk Dr. Razali explains more on this exciting development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rash of shootings hitting the news recently, we speak to Dr. Rajesh Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, about treating gunshot wounds - the procedure, possible complications and so on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holistic lifestyle coach and sports therapist, Liam Harkness, talks about how exercise is important for one’s vitality and achieving overall well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.