Health & Living

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Have you, as a patient, ever felt that your safety was at risk while receiving care? Or if you are a healthcare provider, have you ever wished you could devote more time to each patient but were overstretched in terms of time and energy? If so, you’re not alone. Globally, 134 millio...

When it comes to breast cancer, we’ve spoken at length about advancements in treatment. But the fact is that many cases of breast cancer in Malaysia are still diagnosed at the late stages. We need to take a few steps back and ask ourselves whether we are doing enough in terms of screening and self-examination in order to pick up breast cancer earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues.  If you need emotional support, you can call Befrienders at 03-79568145/8144 or email sam@befrienders.org.my. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you worried that your child seems to have an abnormal walking gait, flat feet or some condition related to the hip, foot or musculoskeletal system? You might want to think twice before subjecting your child to an MRI scan or other procedures and devices. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh and consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mohammad Nawar Ariffin join us to discuss som...

Not all coronary artery disease is the same. Some heart cases are complicated by factors such as numerous or high-risk blockages, and other co-existing medical conditions. How then do you treat these patients? We hear from consultant cardiologist Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, who will also share insights into how Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL has improved its management of complex coronary artery cases....

Heart disease is still the number one killer of Malaysians. Clearly, we’re not doing enough to reduce the burden of the disease on our population. With medical advances that are getting better at treating heart disease, have we neglected primary prevention? In conjunction with World Heart Day this Sunday, 29th September, consultant cardiologist Dr Suren Thuraisingham from Cardiac Vascular Se...

Many of us have taken supplements or traditional medicine without knowing about the potential health risks or consulting a medical professional. But why are people still drawn to traditional medicine? And what can doctors do to manage the possible health effects of them? Find out more from consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Professor Dr Ida Normiha Hilmi, and consultant neurosurgeon,...

Injuries can be tough for those who just love to play. Whether you're a professional athlete or a gymrat, all you would want to do after recovering from an injury is to hit the ground running. In his monthly segment on sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh explains the recovery process from the point of injury to the return of play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, Dr Winnie Chee, President of the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association, joins us to talk about food, diet and nutrition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you signing up your child for coding classes because you want her to be a tech tycoon? Or for singing and dancing classes to turn him into the next Youtube star? This practice of putting children on an intensive and accelerated learning path is called “hothousing”. But are parents really helping their kids by equipping them with these skills? Or are they overparenting children? Con...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be challenging, especially when the caregiver does not have the support that they need. This is where community- and home-based caregiving can step in. Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin and NoorWahidah Hussin, a care professi...

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Malaysia, and statistics are higher for men compared to women. But the incidence of heart disease in women increases after menopause, and the symptoms can manifest differently between men and women. We’ll be speaking to Dr Haizal Haron Kamar, consultant cardiologist from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out what this means for the preventio...

The Ministry of Health is due to launch the National Strategic Action Plan for Mental Health (2019 - 2025) this month. We check in with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin about policy directions for mental health, the upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Malaysia’ campaign in October and where a national dialogue about mental health should take us. See omnystudio.c...

If you suffer from migraines, you will know that it is nothing like a normal headache. Not only is the pain intense, a migraine also affects your senses, causes nausea and can severely affect your daily routine. Consultant neurologist Dr Julia Shahnaz Merican discusses some recent advances in managing this disabling condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last episode , we learned about what makes us humans. This episode, we uncover how humans are different from each other. Is genetic testing the way to find out how we are unique as individuals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by consultant respiratory physician Dr Ernest Poh to discuss how the haze affects our health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabah suffers huge inequities in terms of healthcare resources, compared to Peninsula Malaysia. The remote and rural population in Sabah is often underserved in terms of access to healthcare facilities and trained medical professionals. We look at the state's specific needs, the gaps in healthcare delivery, and the Pakatan Harapan government's pledge to grant more decision-making rights to Sabah....

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Se...

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Se...

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Se...

Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But stem cell therapy research and trials have shown that stem cells are able to help with cartilage regeneration. To help us find out more about the research that is being done here in Malaysia are Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dato...

Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But stem cell therapy research and trials have shown that stem cells are able to help with cartilage regeneration. To help us find out more about the research that is being done here in Malaysia are Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dato...

What does it take to be an athlete? What happens inside our body when we undergo an extreme regimen? Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by sports therapist, Jorg Teichmann to discuss training like an athlete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can conventional exercise equipment be used for medical rehabilitation? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Technogym’s Lester Francis share how innovation has advanced medical rehab.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get fit, stay healthy. That's probably one of the most common New Year's Resolutions. After almost a month into the new year, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh answers some of the most pressing questions about exercise and sports, and your fears and expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.