Health & Living

April marks the 2nd phase of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. While it has been reported that this phase covers the elderly and those with co-morbidities, who exactly is eligible for the jabs, and why is it important for them to be prioritised above the general population? We get the answers from Dr Ho Bee Kiau, Family Medicine Specialist from the Selangor State Health Department. Ima...

April marks the 2nd phase of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. While it has been reported that this phase covers the elderly and those with co-morbidities, who exactly is eligible for the jabs, and why is it important for them to be prioritised above the general population? We get the answers from Dr Ho Bee Kiau, Family Medicine Specialist from the Selangor State Health Department. Ima...

Work-life balance has not come easy for many parents, as they had to learn how to juggle family and work responsibilities from home. But in a household, are both parents affected equally? We hear about mothers being pushed to a breaking point – how much of this is happening behind closed doors without support for their mental wellbeing? We speak to licensed & registered counsellor Anujah...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. There is a belief that if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are relatively “lucky”, as it is a slow-growing cancer that doesn’t pose a serious threat to health. But don’t take this as a reason to dismiss prostate cancer. It is still important to detect an...

Children today live in a materially-driven world. How do we raise them to embrace volunteerism or charity, and nurture the spirit of giving back to society? We speak to consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and Sharifah Sarah, whose daughter Maryam uses art to save children’s hearts. Image source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s normal to feel sore and tired after a good workout, but at what point is it not normal to continuously feel tired? If not properly addressed, fatigue can affect an athlete’s performance. To find out how to spot the signs of fatigue, what you can do about it, and if supplements help, is Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/...

Technology, social media and messaging apps have played an incredibly crucial role in keeping all of us connected and updated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But unfortunately it has also created a space where misinformation about the virus, the disease, and now the vaccine, spreads easily. The World Health Organisation has even described it as an “infodemic”. Are we doing enough to...

We pay a lot of attention to the changes that happen to a woman after menopause (rightly so), but the experience of perimenopause is often neglected. Menopause doesn’t happen overnight, and in most cases, the perimenopausal phase has a significant impact on a woman’s wellbeing and that of her family. We explore how a woman's overall mental and emotional wellbeing is tied in with her ex...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Our bone marrow plays an important role in producing healthy blood cells. When a type of cancer called multiple myeloma develops in the bone marrow, it can have a debilitating effect on a person’s bones, kidneys, blood, and their ability to ward off infections. Senior consultant hae...

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, consultant allergist and immunologist Dr Kent Woo joins us to discuss everything about allergies. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve talked about why it’s important for our elderly to get the COVID-19 vaccine - which is to prevent them from getting the disease, especially as it is more severe among the elderly. But as we prepare for the upcoming Phase 2 of our immunisation programme, which will target the elderly population, are they even registered to get the COVID-19 vaccine? How do we ensure that they are a...

Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Malaysia, at great social and economic cost to the country. What drives youths to attempt suicide, and what kind of support do we need to provide to prevent further deaths by suicide? We speak to consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin and Dr Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist from RELATE. If you need emotiona...

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you’re probably wondering if it’s safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We speak to two consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists, Dr Charlotte Patient from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and Prof Dato’ Dr Siti Zawiah Omar from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre to find out why it’s important for pregnant and breastfeeding w...

Three weeks into the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, private hospitals are now calling for the government to allow them to procure their own supplies of COVID vaccines and run a parallel immunisation programme. Will this help us reach our target of 80% herd immunity earlier? Or will this lead to further health inequities between the rich and the poor in our country? Nadiah Wan, CEO of Th...

Living with kidney disease is extremely challenging. The treatment and lifestyle changes that are required for the management of kidney disease can be very difficult for patients to accept, especially when they feel that they are not able to live normal lives. In line with the theme of this year’s World Kidney Day, which is ‘Living Well with Kidney Disease’, we speak to consultan...

On this Public Health episode, we explore female circumcision – more accurately referred to as female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) – a harmful, traditional practice that is still widely carried out in Malaysia. We discuss the medicalisation of this practice, why it is harmful to girls and women, and what are the social and cultural barriers to ending the practice. Image Source...

We’ve been doing a lot of sanitising and disinfecting throughout the pandemic, be it common areas, high-touch surfaces, or even our groceries. But healthcare professionals and researchers are now calling for more attention to be paid to improving ventilation instead, in a bid to continue curbing the spread of COVID-19. To help us clear the air on this, we are joined by Dato’ Prof Dr Ad...

 If you’re expecting a baby, pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful journey. But it is also normal to experience some uncertainty and anxiety, especially if it is a high-risk pregnancy and you need to undergo more tests and procedures to ensure both mother and baby are healthy. To find out what you need to know about high-risk pregnancies, we are speaking to consultant obstetrician and...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. According to the Ministry of Health, it was estimated that there would have been 51,000 patients with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis last year. Unchecked, the number could rise to 100,000 by the year 2040. However, dialysis isn’t the best treatment option for people with kidne...

In conjunction with World Rare Disease Day, which fell on 28th February, we will be spotlighting Angelman Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder. Joining us as always on her Brain Waves segment is neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, and Pn Safiah bt Safian, whose son has Angelman Syndrome. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. In this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. Image source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of improving their performance – getting faster and going further. From the musculoskeletal perspective, what makes a more efficient runner? And do hacks like using a resistance band between your feet work? We find out from consultant orthopaedic surge...

Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of improving their performance – getting faster and going further. From the musculoskeletal perspective, what makes a more efficient runner? And do hacks like using a resistance band between your feet work? We find out from consultant orthopaedic surge...

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser or MRKH syndrome is a rare disorder that affects women. It affects their reproductive system and results in a missing uterus. On the show today to shed more light on this rare condition, the access to medical care that these women have in Malaysia, and the role of better sexual and reproductive health education are Dr Harizah Hatim from the Department of Obstetr...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Almost every day, the media has been reporting updates on the COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed, tested and rolled out in countries around the world. If you’re confused by the names and technical terms being reported, as well as the different efficacy and safety rates for e...