Health & Living

When it comes to coping with autism, it is not easy to decide which intervention will best suit you or your child. There is a wide range of interventions and approaches available for both children and adults with autism. One of these interventions is the Son-Rise programme. We find out more about the programme from Raun Kaufman, director of global education at the Autism Treatment Centre of Americ...

Whenever you visit a clinic, see a doctor, or anytime you talk about anything to do with your health, you’re actually coming into contact with the health system. Our health system is what we depend on to ensure that we get the services and care we need to stay healthy. But there’s more to it than just hospitals and doctors. On this short series called ‘Health: The Nuts and Bolts&...

What happens when an engineer gets to look into the musculoskeletal system? How would an engineer or a material scientist use their expertise to optimise the performance of our bones, joints and soft tissues? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh walks us through how different scientific disciplines come together to give us advances like joint replacements, which many of us take for grant...

To round off our month-long World Heart Day special coverage, consultant cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi from Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur answers all your questions on heart health in our heart clinic segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Falls among the elderly can occur anywhere, including at the hospital. So what can our healthcare system do to prevent and manage falls? In conjunction with the upcoming 1st World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability to be held in KL from 4-7 December, we’ll be speaking to consu...

A recent study published in The Lancet found that the risk of breast cancer from the use of HRT is higher than what was thought. We’re speaking to Dr Premitha Damodaran, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, to help us understand the results of this study and how this affects women on HRT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psoriasis is an incurable skin condition that could affect as many as 1-2% of Malaysians. People living with psoriasis have to bear with the daily pain and discomfort, but also the stigma that comes with it. Is it possible to be positive with psoriasis? Consultant dermatologist Dr Peter Ch’ng tells us more about this condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) refers to a certain group of rare genetic diseases that affects a person’s movement. Consultant neurologist Prof Datin Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim joins us to tell us more about SCA and to offer us insights into the world of patients and caregivers living with the condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sight of children cycling on the streets, playing badminton over the gates or catching fish in the longkang is extremely rare in today’s urban neighbourhoods. More parents today are reluctant to let their children play outdoors, amid worries over their safety. We ask consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan whether this lack of outdoor play affects children’s d...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with Deepavali, which falls on Sunday 27 October, we find out from a dietitian how she celebrates Deepavali, as well as what we can eat, and how to stay healthy during the Festival of Lights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2020 saw the Ministry of Health receiving the third largest allocation among all the ministries. On today’s show, we take a look at the different allocations that healthcare did (and didn’t) receive, and how this will affect the health of Malaysians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2020 saw the Ministry of Health receiving the third largest allocation among all the ministries. On today’s show, we take a look at the different allocations that healthcare did (and didn’t) receive, and how this will affect the health of Malaysians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the World Health Organization, 134 million adverse events occur globally each year due to unsafe care in hospitals in low- and middle-income countries. This means people who go to healthcare facilities for treatment are actually getting harmed. The WHO has recognised that patient safety is a global public health priority, declaring September 17, 2019 as the first World Patient Safety...

X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs: these are imaging tests which can help doctors to diagnose medical issues, and also to aid minimally invasive procedures. But how many of us understand how imaging tests work and whether there are any risks to the patient? We find out more from radiologist Assoc Prof Dr Raja Rizal Azman Raja Aman and interventional radiologist Prof Dr Anushya Vijayananthan, from Univers...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In the health setting, pain is a poorly understood concept. Many patients experience chronic pain, which has significant physical and psychological impact, but it is often not well recognised or managed by healthcare professionals. Clinical pharmacist and pain educator Joyce McSwan joins...

While heart surgery is a treatment option for most heart diseases, it doesn’t mean the disease is cured. The recovery process can be long, and can involve drastic lifestyle changes, if you want to prevent a recurrence of heart disease. So how do doctors walk their patients through this process? We find out more from Dr Hardip Singh , consultant cardiothoracic surgeon from Sunway Medical Cent...

As Malaysians, food is an integral part of our lives but what if the food isn’t what it says it is? Food fraud is a real problem globally and in Malaysia, but many of us are unaware when it happens, and its potentially harmful effects. So we have in the studio today, Dr Tan Ju Lin, who is a next generation sequencing scientist to find out more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

With mental health issues becoming more common, there is also an increased need to seek out professional help. But how do you find the right psychologist and ensure that they are qualified to provide the help you need? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, there are many other types of heart rate problems that can become an issue if left untreated. Consultant electrophysiologist and cardiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL joins us to look at the various types of arrhythmia that present a burden to the population, as well as some new updates in the treatment o...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Malaysia is no stranger to dealing with obesity, and we’ve also been named the most obese nation in the region. In conjunction with World Obesity Day, we take a look at what we’ve been doing to tackle obesity, and what more can be done. We take a closer look at the role of our...

Malaysia is set to become an ageing population very soon, which means that people aged 65 and above will become a significant part of society. But how healthy is the elderly population in Malaysia? We turn to the results of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 on Elderly Health for some insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always want the best of everything for our children but how is our healthcare system doing when it comes to providing health and social services for children? With Budget 2020 about to be announced in a few days, on today’s show we take a look at the state of children’s healthcare in Malaysia, what we’re doing right (and wrong), and what we can do to improve it. See omnystudio...

If you have diabetes, managing your weight is key to keeping your blood glucose under control. But weight management is a serious struggle for many people with diabetes. We speak to consultant endocrinologist Dr Hew Fen Lee from Subang Jaya Medical Centre about the complex relationship between weight and diabetes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among childr...

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among childr...