Health & Living

Brain Awareness Week is typically observed on the third week of March. As part of this global campaign, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar discusses caregiving for Alzheimer’s from a youth’s perspective. Joining her in the conversation are Chalystha Lee and Datin Jacquline Wong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nature versus nurture: The perennial debate on whether the genes or the environment matter more in a person’s characteristics. But a new study by Salk Institute published in the journal Science suggests an intriguing connection between the two. Scientists report that the type of mothering a female mouse provides her pups actually changes their DNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Why do people lie? And what makes a good liar? A recent study says that there may be a biological reason to that. The paper, published in Nature Neuroscience, suggests that the brain adapts to dishonesty, thus, leading to bigger lies. To help us understand this better is neurogeneticist, Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are genes? What really is DNA? Genetics is not as straightforward as some people think. Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar brings us back to the basics of the science of genetics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nature versus nurture: The perennial debate on whether the genes or the environment matter more in a person’s characteristics. But a new study by Salk Institute published in the journal Science suggests an intriguing connection between the two. Scientists report that the type of mothering a female mouse provides her pups actually changes their DNA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Glial cells were once dismissed as mere structural support for neurons, but we now know that these group of cells do a lot more than that, thanks to the work of neurobiologist Ben Barres. On this eleventh episode of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is joined by neuroscientist Assoc Prof Dr Sharmili Vidyadaran to discuss Dr Sharmili's work on glial cells as a tribute to Barres, w...

In the eight installment of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar explains genome editing and what it means in terms of our future healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the eight installment of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar explains genome editing and what it means in terms of our future healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do most humans only use 10 percent of their brains? Is there such as a thing being left-brained and right-brained? To round up the year in neuroscience, Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar debunks some of the most common brain myths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our seventh Brain Waves show, we bring light to genetic disorders, including Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase, a neurological disorder caused by genetic mutations during conception. Our guests also talk about an upcoming Jeans for Genes campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares how scientists are planning to edit memories and delete bad ones that trigger anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Sounds too good to be true? It’s already been carried out in snails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you wondered what makes you intelligent (or not)? Scientists do, and they have been screening thousands of genes to pinpoint which makes us smart. Surprisingly, many of the genes associated with intelligence are also linked to obesity and mental disorders. We dig into the world of neuroscience and intelligence genes with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

For our seventh Brain Waves show, we bring light to genetic disorders, including Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase, a neurological disorder caused by genetic mutations during conception. Our guests also talk about an upcoming Jeans for Genes campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As aging chips away our mental performance, the loss can be severe enough to develop into dementia and disrupt normal living. Eventually, dementia patients would need caregivers. How can we help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar examines the claim that the fidget spinner is good for ADHD, anxiety and autism. And as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, she also explains how the brain adjusts to fasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze af...

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze af...

Most of us are guilty of it - using laptops, smartphones, or tablets before we sleep. For some of us, it’s even become a daily routine, or even a ritual. Recently, there’s been a rise of articles that suggest phone lights may have effects on our brains that can cause mood disorders, sleep cycle disruptions, and even cancer. But is this all true? In our second episode of Brain Waves, Ne...

Neurons play a crucial role in how we move, behave, and essentially, how we live. And genes play a big role in neurological functions - and disorders. However, we now have the technology to identify specific genes that are linked to some of these diseases. In this first episode of our neuroscience series, we are joined by a scientist involved in this work, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar. H...

IR4.0 and big data are the buzzwords of the day, but what is their role in the healthcare sector? There’s tremendous potential for data analytics to revolutionise healthcare, but it will take investments into infrastructure and a complete change in our approach to the delivery of healthcare services. Is Malaysia ready for the new future of healthcare? Tan Sri Dato' Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, Cha...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a lot of fear and anxiety over the pain caused by orthopaedic surgeries like knee or hip replacement procedures. How much has improved in the management of post-operative pain? How important is the perception of pain among patients deciding whether to opt for surgery? We explore pain with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Road accidents are the leading cause of death among children in Malaysia, and in many other cases, these accidents cause brain injuries that can have long-term consequences on a child’s development. We’ll be speaking to Dr Wong Chee Piau, consultant paediatric neurologist, abo...

With Merdeka Day around the corner, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the healthcare system. We shine the spotlight on a few professions that play a critical role in ensuring quality healthcare for all, but may not always receive the recognition that they deserve. Introducing: The Paramedic, The Pathologist and The Pastoral Care Provider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Merdeka Day around the corner, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the healthcare system. We shine the spotlight on a few professions that play a critical role in ensuring quality healthcare for all, but may not always receive the recognition that they deserve. Introducing: The Paramedic, The Pathologist and The Pastoral Care Provider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.