Health & Living

Our hands and wrists enable a wide range of functional movements in our daily routines. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains the complex and intricate arrangement of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments in our hands and wrists – and what to do when something goes wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our callers’ segment, we address some of your most pressing health concerns with some help from the experts. No case is too trivial. In our inaugural show, we answer why handwashing is still recommended to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease even though it is a viral infection. We also find out how to select the best sunscreen for the standard Malaysian. See omnystudio.com/...

We bring the latest in health news. Last week, The Star reported cases of bullying and harassment of doctors in public hospitals. We track this developing scandal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. Last week, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry will meet with doula practitioners in an effort to regulate their services. We find out what this means to the growing trend of birth coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. With news this week that at least one child has died from hand, foot and mouth disease, we have gone from worried to alarmed. A number of other infectious childhood diseases are also on the rise, including measles, influenza and even Japanese encephalitis in Sarawak, although dengue cases...

How many of you are struggling at work right now, due to problems like being disorganised, easily distracted, restless and unable to follow directions? It is estimated that a significant proportion of ADHD in childhood can continue into the adult years. We speak to consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga about the challenges that adults with ADHD face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

We all feel anxious and worried at times. However, if you are constantly swamped by an excessive amount of anxiety in seemingly normal situations, you may not be able to function in your daily life. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul J is in the studio to talk about anxiety disorders, which are becoming more widespread in our society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week from 1-7 August. The conversation around breastfeeding has become so heated that there are two extreme views: breast is best, or fed is best. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran joins us to discuss how to adopt a more balanced approach to breastfeeding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our rapidly changing world, robotic lovers from the realms of science fiction are becoming a reality. Is this the future of intimacy? Technology is transforming how and with what – we express love and intimacy, but who decides what is acceptable and permissible in this strange, new world? We discuss the ethical questions about how technology is shaping human sexuality. See omnystudio.com/...

The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) has just announced a partnership in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to generate evidence that will support policy change and scaling up of hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment in the country and beyond. BFM producer Loo Juosie was at the AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam to find out...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Worldwide, 300 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. If they continue to go undiagnosed, they will not be able to receive treatment and care. In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day tomorrow, Prof Dr Rosmawati Binti Mohamed, Consultant Hepatologist from University Malaya...

As children in government schools face the mid-year exam period, their parents are facing sleepless nights and stress over exam preparation. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan is joined by educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi to discuss whether children with different learning abilities are able to cope in our education system. Click here for part two See omnystudio.com...

In recent weeks, hand, foot and mouth disease cases have risen sharply nationwide, exceeding warning levels in almost all states. Over 35,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported since the beginning of this year, leading to the closure of 469 premises, including nurseries, preschools, kindergartens and two schools. We get an update from Datuk Dr Chong Chee Keong, Deputy Directo...

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.

Nosebleeds, chronic pain in the neck or throat, unusual bleeding in the mouth – these are some of the many symptoms of head and neck cancers. How do you detect head and neck cancers, and what are the treatment options to ensure better survival? Joining us to shed light on this group of cancers are Dr Yap Beng Khiong, consultant clinical oncologist and Dr Eng Chee Yean, consultant ENT-Head &a...

Living longer does not always equate to better quality of life. Malaysia will be an ageing nation by 2035, and psychological and physical barriers may affect access to care for the elderly. What’s needed, is a community-based geriatric healthcare programme, incorporating active collaboration of health, social welfare, and legal sectors. At the recent Health and Living Live 2018 event, we exp...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The only time we talk about men’s health is when something goes wrong with the plumbing – by that, we mean a man’s sexual and urinary functions. However, Prof Dr Ng Chirk Jenn, from the Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya, wants to expand the focus...

In Part 4 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre discuss how technology has improved rehabilitation for stroke and neuro patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 3 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre share how rehab for stroke and neuro patients has evolved over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole world has been watching the rescue of the 12 Thai boys and their coach, who had been trapped in the Tham Luang cave network in northern Thailand. At the heart of the rescue operation: the medics who ensured that the survivors were in stable condition every step of the way until they reached the hospital. We speak to consultant emergency physician Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, who ha...

In Part 2 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre explain rehab medicine for stroke and neuro patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A painful nerve damage can be caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy actually accounts for hospitalisation more frequently than other complications of diabetes, but it is often forgotten due to the nature of the disease. Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Zanariah Hussein explains the signs of diabetic neuropathy and why diabetics should take foot care more seriously S...

In Part 1 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre introduce stroke and other neurological disorders that they encounter in their day-to-day practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health is inseparable from overall health and quality of life. However, the statistics on mental health problems are alarming: the World Health Organisation reported that one in four people would be affected by mental health problems in their lifetime. In Malaysia, one in three adults were affected by mental health problems in 2015. In this month’s Public Health series, we discuss wha...

When you have a stuffy or runny nose, it affects your entire well-being. Sinus problems and nasal allergies are among the most common conditions that drive patients to seek out Dr Sushil Brito-Mutunayagam, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr Sushil joins us to shed more light on these common ailments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.