Health & Living

Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat specialist Dr. Lim Wye Keat tells us all we need to know about our tonsils and tonsillitis, including symptoms and treatment for the infection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a loving couple is faced with sexually transmitted diseases, the human papillomavirus (HPV) and all its possible repercussions? Consultant urologist Dr. George Lee discusses a casefile with such a couple, who now have to deal with questions of fidelity, their individual pasts and their collective future. Can love conquer all? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need for human organs, tissues and cells for transplantation grows increasingly each day. With demand far outweighing supply, an increasing number of patients suffering from life-threatening illnesses are turning to the black market, when procuring what they need legally fails them. Shedding some disturbing light on this unethical trade is Professor Francis Delmonico from the United States, th...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease has been described as a 36-hour-a-day job. Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Bharti Vengadasalam advises caregivers on how they can deal with the disease themselves, and make life a more manageable for both patient and carer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orthoses are orthopedic appliances or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body. Orthotist and Prosthetist Edmund Lee explains the use and need for these custom devices, and how it can improve your health and general wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our doctor-in-the-house, consultant urologist Dr. George Lee recounts an interesting case, where a mother and her son travelled from Australia, to seek treatment in Malaysia - the mother wanted her 25-year old son to have a vasectomy. Claiming her son suffered from mild learning difficulties, she was keen to have her son undergo the procedure to prevent any unwanted pregnancies from occuring. This...

Clinical herbalist Patricia Loh lets us in on some all-natural remedies that can help ease the pain of premenstrual syndrome and cramps during menstruation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an increasing number put off starting a family for various reasons, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Premitha Damodaran explains the risks that may come with pregnancies in women who are over 35-years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrional therapist Dato' Dr. Steven Yap, president of the Federation of Complementary & Natural Medical Associations Malaysia provides important tips and advice on how to keep chronic diseases at bay, in today's past-paced environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lee Moon Keen speaks about how the brain works as far as epilepsy is concerned, the different types of epilepsy, living with epilepsy and whether it's safe for an epileptic woman to start a family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. George Lee speaks about the most common ailment his patients have this football season and honouring fathers this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Loh speaks about the symptoms and causes of these health issues, the various natural therapies available and prevention methods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datin Farah Di Ba Khan speaks about the difference between flatulence, belching and bloating, chronic flatulence and how to control this condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Vytialingam speaks about what constitutes this type of abuse and why this happens. What rights do the elderly have in Malaysia and are we moving towards being elderly friendly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Roshida Hassan speaks about why this year's focus is blood donation amongst our youth, the reasons why a person is ineligible to donate blood and blood donating procedures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. George Lee speaks about how to get into medical school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Loh speaks about what candida is, the symptoms of candida and how to rid our bodies of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noel Maniraj speaks about the challenge to make time for daily exercise, why variety is important and how to make sure you get physical exercise if you can't make it to the gym. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ingrid Muller speaks about the contributing factors of developing osteoarthritis, why osteoarthritis of the knee is the most common, surgery and the various treatments available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. George Lee speaks about a man who has prostate cancer and his ordeal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Loh speaks about purifying the blood, blood circulation, what are heavy metals and what foods and supplements help elliminate heavy metals from our system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Boey speaks about recognising the signs of stress, our feel good hormone and the methods and benefits of each workout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Liam Chong Kin speaks about the symptoms of this disease, new approaches to treating this disease and why the focus this year is on women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Goon Ai Kiang speaks about how a person develops this disease, why smokers are especially prone to this disease and the treatment available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Nor Shahidah Khairullah speaks about placenta treatments for the skin, how it helps with anti aging, side effects and what moral questions have been raised about the subject. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.