Health & Living

The overwhelming majority of men with testicular cancer are now surviving for at least 10 years, figures released by the charity Cancer Research UK show. This has prompted some to suggest that cancer has been cured, while others continue to ask what that word really means in this context. Dr. George Lee opens the discussion up and discusses as well some famous survivors of testicular cancer. ...

Dr Ong Keng Wah, general and minimally invasive surgeon talks about TEBL, an evolutionary minimally invasive surgery for the removal of benign breast tumours that has aesthetic advantages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will baby Prince George face the same hair issues as his father and grandfather when he grows up? Dr. Ariff Anwar talks about how much of one’s crowning glory is determined by genetics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Director General of Health, Tan Sri Ismail Merican, a senior consultant physician & hepatologist, talks about current issues pertaining to Malaysia’s health care system and what needs to be done to bring us forward in health care in the years to come.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childhood obesity is on the rise in this age where gadgets such as smartphones and tablets are more available to children. Fitness trainer Karen Siah talks about how to get children up and moving for overall fitness in the long run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep studies. How are they conducted? How is the information obtained useful in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders or other underlying medical conditions?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising rates of obesity seem to be a consequence of modern life, with access to large amounts of palatable, high calorie food and limited need for physical activity.  However, this environment of plenty affects different people in different ways. To what extent do genetic elements play a role in determining how the environment affects the individual?  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The unique and complex anatomy of the eye has posed major challenges to scientists in the field of ocular drug delivery. Dr. Tara George discusses the various drug delivery methods to the eye with us, from topical and oral administration to implants and injections.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World sports events, massive festivals, concerts – such gatherings of large numbers of individuals put people at greater risks of being infected with diseases. Professor John Oxford, Chairman of the Global Hygiene Council talks about how mass gatherings impact public health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In preparation for activities coming up for World Hepatitis Day on July 28, Dr. Shamsul Mohd Amri discusses viral hepatitis and the importance of raising awareness, especially of Hepatitis B and C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaked texts from the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact have indicated that there might be serious ramifications on the cost of medication in the country and the future of using generic medication. Fifa Rahman and Ed Low explain how this will affect Malaysians living with HIV.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NHS's decision to regulate  e - cigarettes  as medicines as opposed to devices, Dr. George Lee examines how they work and the psychology of quitting smoking with Dr. Rabin Gonzaga, a psychiatric expert and Dr. Lim Kim Hatt, respiratory physician.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joint pain can be a result of a variety of conditions and injuries. Liam Harkness explains how it can be dealt with in a holistic and healthy manner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an Emergency Committee meeting to review the outbreak of MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) and its pandemic potential. Closer to home, we find out about MERS from Dr. Chong Chee Keong from the Ministry of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gluten intolerance is at an all-time high and carbs are consistently in the news for all the wrong reasons. But that might not mean bread is unhealthy.  Gandhi  Suppiah provides a strong defense on behalf of bread and its health qualities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many anti-ageing aesthetic treatments available on the market, how can consumers pick what's right (and safest)? Dr. Liow Tiong Sing talks about radiofrequency treatments, laser resurfacing and the like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of a recent report from the United Kingdom in which performance data for individual surgeons within the NHS was published in the name of transparency, Dr. George Lee enlists the help of Dr. Milton Lum to attempt to get to the bottom of things. Together they unpack the different ethical, financial and professional considerations doctors would have to make as well as how this changes how pa...

Infertility is something many couples struggle with silently. Breaking that taboo is Ken Ng and Jian Hui, a couple who went through the entire process and are now proud parents. They're accompanied by Dr. Helena Lim, who describes in-vitro fertilisation and the steps forward being made to minimise emotional and physical stress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of research done on running on different surfaces, but what about playing on different surfaces and courts, and what that might be doing to our limbs and joints?  Dr .  Harjeet  explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days of clumsy prosthetic limbs... the new breed are sensitive and highly advanced. Robotics are involved and people can even move their fingers, achieve freedom of motion and have their prosthetic limbs respond to their desired action. What more does the future hold and can we have it here in Malaysia? We hear from Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon. See omnystudio.com/...

Miko Peled hails from a family of Zionists, and yet he spends most of his time teaching karate to refugee kids in Palestinian refugee camps. An Israeli by nationality, he has become well-known for his pro-Palestinian activism and his best-selling book, The General's Son. During a visit to Malaysia, he dropped by BFM to share his stories with us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Medical disability and the assessment of damages, are issues that are close to the hearts of many Malaysians. What gets covered by insurance and how is compensation assessed? Professor Nathan Vytialinga, professor of occupational therapy and president of the Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group and K. Siladass, a lawyer with decades of experience in the field, explain.  See omnyst...

With the haze recently on the minds of many, Professor Chan takes a scientific slant and examines what the actual contents are, how it spreads and the importance of monitoring the API/PSI. He also dispels some myths along the way.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coconut milk has been ‘demonized’ for its high saturated fatty acid content. While many South East Asian are staying away from coconut milk to keep ‘healthy’, the French Food Safety Agency has changed its recommended dietary intake to include certain types of saturated fatty acids, including those from coconut milk. Professor Legrand explains. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

On the back of a recent BBC report that stated that the ratio of oesophageal cancer of men to women was a startling 3:1 and that the numbers kept growing, Dr. George Lee decided to take a closer look at this cancer. One in which the symptoms are often easily ignored and for which the prognosis can be very poor, it's also claimed the lives of luminaries such as Christopher Hitchens and Humphrey Bog...