Health & Living

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December, we highlight one rare disease that doesn't get enough attention: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Edmund Lim, founder of a patient advocacy group We Care Journey and a parent of a child with SMA, joins us to share more...

The year-end monsoon is a regular occurrence in Malaysia, bringing with it not just flood but a host of problems such as water-borne diseases and property destruction. The Ministry of Health shares some flood preparation tips for those living in low lying and flood prone areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year-end is a good time to reflect on some traits that may have held you back or presented challenges to you over the course of the year. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan is here to discuss some of the key traits that you may have struggled with and how you can learn to cope with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you prepare for the year-end holidays, you’ll probably be hitting the road for some outstation travel. Unfortunately, the holiday period is also when road accidents hit their peak. We speak to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh about common traffic accident injuries and how to improve trauma care of these injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AIA Vitality released the results of its Healthiest Workplace Survey 2018, which looked at the well-being of employees in Malaysia and the efficacy of companies’ health interventions in the workplace. Dr Christian van Stolk of RAND Europe, the research agency that conducted the survey, shares more about the key findings this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. On the eve of World AIDS Day he is joined by those in the frontline of HIV treatment - infectious disease specialist Dr Benedict Sim and pharmacist Aliza Alias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, Science published a feature article titled "Malaysia is ground zero for the next malaria menace." This is the second time in recent months that cases of monkey malaria made the news. In response, the Ministry of Health released a statement acknowledging that the number of monkey malaria in humans increased from 376 cases in 2008 to 3,614 cases in 2017. To help us understand the...

Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With more people dabbling in mixed martial arts, find out what is the physician's role in fighting sports when athletes often end matches with injuries from these direct strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men’s health is largely under-recognised in mainstream healthcare. Yet we are finally starting to catch up to the idea that the male population has specific health challenges that urgently need a public health approach for prevention and management. However, before we can implement strategies to promote men’s health, we need national policies and data that is representative of men from...

We bring the latest in health news. Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik says any trivialisation of his suggestion over the use of hotel swimming pools for schoolchildren ignores the need to promote water safety among the young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. In the Budget 2019 announcement, RM10mil was allocated to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to develop eSports. Should eSports be part of the school curriculum? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children are not mini-adults. They are individuals, and their rights and voices should be respected. In conjunction with Universal Children’s Day on 20 November, consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan delves into why we should be raising children as individuals and helping them to strive for their rights to health, education, self-expression and a safe environment. See...

Blood during a bowel movement could be due to many reasons, ranging from haemorrhoids and polyps to colorectal cancer. Dr Law Chee Wei, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon from Parkcity Medical Centre explains the different causes of rectal bleeding and how to manage them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An abnormal heart rhythm means your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern. The most common abnormal rhythm is atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the patient's risk of stroke. Dr Surinder Kaur Khelae of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) describes the methods for safeguarding patients from complications caused by AF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on November 14th, he is joined by endocrinologist Dr Masni Mohamad who explains how diabetes affects the whole family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 4 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan delves into the management of coronary artery disease, how new treatment modalities emerge and how patients can make informed decisions. Sometimes the choice between angioplasty and by-pass surgery is obvious, but other times, such as in complex cases, patients need to weigh their options careful...

In Part 3 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explains what life is like after coronary artery disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explores the treatment options for coronary artery disease: angioplasty or by-pass surgery? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide affects entire families and communities. How do families cope when they lose their loved ones to suicide? We talk to consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga about how to support caregivers who often suffer in silence. *If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL at 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail sam@befrienders.or...

In Part 1 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan introduces us to coronary artery disease and why it is the most common type of heart disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. The American Psychological Asociation published a report showing that if you have happy memories of your childhood, you’re more likely to be healthier and have less depression. We take a closer look at what adverse childhood experiences do to your health – mentally and physically. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. Why isn’t there a specific allocation for mental health in the tabling of Budget 2019? Chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye shares with us his views. We also take a look at why suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Japan. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Mental health budget ( Source: NST )...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The early signs and symptoms of oral cancer can often be mistaken for other conditions. Can we improve the diagnosis so that treatment does not have to be delayed? We talk to Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching from Cancer Research Malaysia; and Assoc Prof Dr Chan Chee Seng from the Department of Ar...

Studies with animals to look at learning and memory have led to Nobel Prizes. One of the more recent ones was the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of our "inner GPS" based on studies on rats, which we have discussed on Episode 3 of Brain Waves . How has studying animal behaviour helped us learn more about ourselves? Resident neuroscientist and geneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad...

We’ve just celebrated Deepavali and while family gatherings are great opportunities to catch up with loved ones, they can also be very stressful. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan helps us figure out how to survive family festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.