Health & Living

Professor Normah Che Din, a clinical psychologist at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, describes Bipolar Disorder symptoms, causes, and treatments, while giving advice on getting help and coping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine an activity incorporating creative, individual expression through acrobatic moves like leaping from walls and over gaps, ground rolls and precision jumping... Instead of running laps around a park, navigate through the city making the urban landscape your personal obstacle, a playground for strength, freedom, courage and discipline. That's the essence of parkour. Find out more about the ph...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy is an option considered by men, to restore their youth and vitality. What are the risks and side effects? Is it recommended? If so, under what circumstances? Find out from Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee as he sheds light on TRT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Malaysia, injecting drug users comprise 75 per cent of all HIV cases but only 20 per cent receive antiretroviral treatment. Why do IDUs remain disproportionately less likely to have access to such treatment? Daniel Wolfe and Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman explain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Bond flicks to Vin Diesel's xXx, you'd think that BASE jumping and skydiving are only for heroes and movie stuntmen. However, as fear-inducing as it may seem, BASE jumping has its following of adrenaline junkies, originating from the equally-thrilling skydiving. What does it take to do both? And how does it feel to freefall from such great heights? Be captivated and enthralled by Hizam Sahibu...

Insulin therapy is a part of life for those with Type 1 diabetes. As there are various types of insulin (rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting and long-acting), find out why insulin usage is of great importance and its effects as Senior Endocrinologist Dr Zanariah Hussein explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patients' Rights are promoted by professional ethics and by statute i.e by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) for the former and the Ministry of Health, the latter. Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee enlightens us about patients' rights in Malaysia in conjunction with International Human Rights Day 2010. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antioxidants and free radicals have long been discussed among us, but some are still in the dark about their effects on the human body. Dietitian Farah Diba Khan explains, stressing on lifestyle and eating habits one should cultivate for healthy living.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Sudoku and what are its contributions towards the social and mental health of Malaysians? Find out as Secretary of The Malaysia Sudoku Society explains and debunks some myths about Sudoku.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globally, an estimated 33.3 million people live with HIV and 2.6 million were newly infected last year. Find out about the correlation between HIV and circumcision as Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee speaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People from all over the world indulge in different hobbies; from stamp collecting to cars and watches for the more affluent. But there are some who find toys more fascinating and even dress up to get "in character". Richard Chua from Outpost shares about toy collecting as a hobby and cosplay as an expression of fantasy and make-belief.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self esteem sets the foundation of a person's own self worth. Healthy levels of self esteem are key in ensuring one's happiness and success. Find out more as Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Daniel Zainal delves deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although cervical cancer is the number 2 killer of women in Malaysia, after breast cancer, it is preventable and easily detectable at an early stage. The method of detection is simply a pap smear, which alarmingly, many women in Malaysia take for granted. Gain insights on the necessity of a pap smear and how vital it is in saving one's life, as Senior Registrar in O&G Dr Pravin Praba, advocate...

A kidney stone is a hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine within the urinary tract. Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee gives a brief overview on kidney stones and answers questions from callers on concerns they have about kidney stones, apart from addressing latest developments in kidney stone treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do people get out of climbing as a sport? Sheer adrenaline, fitness, social properties of the sport and suitability for both genders? And what are the 2 best ways to enhance climbing skills? Find out as climbing enthusiast of MadMonkeyz Climbing Gym Lok Hon San, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retinal detachment refers to the separation of the retina from the back wall of the eye. Find out more about this condition, how it happens, its effects and treatment as Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Chuah Kay Leong explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are organic baby and children skincare products an indulgence or a necessity? With so many products and buzz words in the market place, figuring out what to buy can be confusing. Weigh the odds and listen to Jonathan Horsley as he relates his personal experience in selecting organic skincare products for babies and children while establishing the only EcoCert certified organic company in Malaysia...

Estimates show that more than 7,400 people become infected with HIV daily, of whom almost half are young people. Globally, 5.4 million young people are living with HIV. The Chairman of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation and Head of Infectious Diseases Unit from the Department of Medicine of University Malaya Medical Centre, Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, shares about a medicine assistance scheme availabl...

Endometriosis is a disease in which cells lining the womb start to grow in an abnormal location within the pelvis, causing pain and sub-fertility. Find out what causes endometriosis, its symptoms and remedies, as Consultant O & G Dr Premitha Damodaran explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The treatment of varicose veins has advanced hugely in the past decade and need not be traumatic. Sufferers need not do so in silence and cover up anymore. What causes varicose veins in the first place and what exactly are these life-changing advancements? Find out from General Vascular and Hepatobiliary Surgeon Dr Vijeyasingam Rajasingam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approximately 1 of every 1,000 babies born has an abnormal overgrowth of cartilage between the ribs and sternum that pushes the sternum inward (pectus excavatum) or outward (pectus carinatum) causing a sunken chest or pigeon chest. The condition affects boys 6 times more frequently than girls. Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon sheds light on the condition, predicament of...

At the age of 5, 1 in 7 children wet the bed regularly. By 10, 1 in 20 are still affected. These are statistics from the UK. What about that for Malaysia? Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee talks about bedwetting in conjunction with Universal Children's Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinking coffee and tea can give one a perk for the day, but has adverse effects on one's teeth. Over time, drinking coffee and tea and consuming other types of food can stain one's teeth, giving them a yellowish-brownish shade. Thus, teeth whitening is increasingly popular as an option to brighten one's smile. Dental Practitioner Dr Lau Lake Koon details its processes and effects.   See...

Pain and lack of mobility in the shoulder can be extremely debilitating. Find out more about its causes, symptoms and remedies as Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prebiotics and probiotics have been known to be beneficial to health, contributing to our overall gut and digestion well-being. How exactly do they contribute, what are their properties and how do each complement each other and other substances within our digestive system? Find out from Dr Sampo Lahtinen and Ulrich Irgens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.