Health & Living

In 1977, the first coronary angioplasty was carried out, marking a breakthrough in interventional cardiology. More than 40 years on, what progress have we made and how has angioplasty evolved to help more high-risk patients? Consultant cardiologists Dato' Dr Tamil Selvan Muthusamy and Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL, share their vast experience in this area of intervention...

If you enjoy drinking fruit teas and lemon-infused water, here’s some bad news. A study just published in the British Dental Journal found that certain habits linked to dietary acid consumption increase the likelihood of developing severe erosive tooth wear. Dr Saoirse O’Toole, lead author of the study and Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics from King’s College London in the UK,...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today is Chap Goh Meh, which is also known as Valentine’s Day in the Chinese calendar. It is believed that this is the day for young women to find true love by throwing mandarin oranges into the river. Dr George Lee celebrates this romantic occasion by looking at the 20th-year anniv...

When it comes to family planning, women bear a disproportionate amount of the responsibility. There are very few male methods for family planning that are both practical and effective. Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Helena Lim explores what’s on the horizon for safer and better family planning methods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that if you have diabetes, you are more likely to develop coronary heart disease than someone without diabetes? Learn how to control your blood sugar and make the right lifestyle changes for better heart health from consultant physician and cardiologist Dr Zubin Othman Ibrahim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rare diseases are conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 4,000 people. As there are over 6,000 known rare diseases, you may have encountered someone with a rare disease, without realising it. To commemorate Rare Disease Day today, Dato' Hatijah Ayob, President of the Malaysian Rare Disorders Society, and Dr Winnie Ong Pei Tee, Clinical Geneticist from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, discuss more about thes...

Tourette’s is a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocal sounds, called tics. People with Tourette’s are often the subject of jokes or bullying. The condition is still misunderstood and even feared by many. Dr Lim Shen-Yang, consultant neurologist and Professor of Medicine from the University of Malaya, helps us to demystify this condition. Ann and Lee Ching s...

We bring the latest in health news. On the back of the Larry Nassar scandal, we revisit how to talk to kids about who can touch whom, where and when, with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan. We also explore how sleepless children wear out parents and find solutions for bedwetting and bladder control with consultant urologist Dr George Lee, especially if students are not...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Your lungs are the pathway through which many pollutants enter your body. Do you know what you are exposing your lungs to? Consultant respiratory physicians Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan and Dr Helmy Haja Mydin join Dr George Lee to discuss recent research developments on lung health. See omnys...

With the rise in bike-sharing services and the opening of more bike lanes in Klang Valley, more people can cycle to nearby locations without much hassle. But does one size fit all? Professional cyclists will tell you that you need the right bike setup for your physique, so, does the bike sharing model create healthier commuters, or will it create future injuries? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr...

For the longest time, children with cerebral palsy were referred to as “spastic”. While this term has medical origins, it has also taken on a derogatory meaning. As a result, cerebral palsy is still misunderstood by many. Dr Chern Phei Ming, a rehabilitation physician from the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, explains more about the condition, while Sarini Bujang shares her experiences...

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Tee Shiao Eek and Juliet Jacobs join Tina Carmillia to discuss home births and doulas, following the death of a baby born in an unassisted birth in Johor. They read the nutrition labels of several food products, including Milo, to see what all the fuss is about; and finally they discuss whether they would take a blood test that could identify Alzheime...

In 2016, an Australian, who was on a solo hike in the Mulu National Park, went missing and was found six days later, injured and disoriented. Last year, a hiker was missing for seven days in Broga Hill, Semenyih and separately, a couple of international students went missing for a day in the same hill. This year, two Singaporeans went missing hiking Gunung Pulai for several days before being found...

Common conditions that affect the hand include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and tendinitis, which can make simple tasks like buttoning a shirt or brushing teeth rather difficult. Consultant Hand and Microsurgeon Dato’ Dr Rashdeen Fazwi Muhammad Nawawi of ParkCity Medical Centre shares some of the common hand injuries he deals with, and when you should seek medical intervention. See omny...

As a society, we don’t like to talk about death. As a result, we dismiss palliative care as “only for the dying”. But with the right public health approach to palliative care, we can improve the quality of life among a significant proportion of the population who are living longer with chronic non-communicable diseases. Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Soci...

You may say “I feel lonely” at times, but did you realise that loneliness is more than just a feeling? Research shows that loneliness is a health risk and may possibly be a component in psychiatric conditions. Consultant psychiatrist Professor Andrew Law delves into the complex issue of loneliness and its impact on mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Tee Shiao Eek and Law Yao Hua join Tina Carmillia to speak to consultant psychiatrist Dr Philip George and registered counsellor Carole Chung about the role of mental health professionals in schools. They also speak to nutritionist Dr Tee E Siong,William Huee from the Association of School Canteen Operators of Malaysia, and Chung Shan Yong of the Mala...

The field of public health recognises education as a social determinant of health and an indicator of well-being. A recent report, by Princeton University economists made the stakes clear: Men and women who haven’t been to college live shorter, less healthy lives, and are losing ground compared with college graduates. To help us understand the link between education and health is consultant...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining the conversation is Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, to discuss this year’s World Cancer Day, observed on February 4th, with a focus on the inequalities in cancer care, which is causing a high number of unnecessary deaths....

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.

An endoscopy is normally carried out to view inside the body. And many of us have heard of horror stories about undergoing endoscopy: the gag reflex, the pain and just the overall unpleasant experience. But that could change. Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Phrabhjot Singh Sidhu explains why transnasal gastro endoscopy could improve patients’ experience. See omnystudio.com/...

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that is very common. It becomes more common in the elderly population. On top of that over 25% patients with AF have no symptoms. However, AF increases your risk of stroke by five times. Dr Jaspal Taggar of the University of Nottingham, UK, studies how AF is diagnosed, and shares his views on how to improve AF diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ever wondered how sprinting affects your muscles or what those weekend golfing sessions do to your knees? Artificial intelligence has great promise in the area of orthopaedics, opening up new technologies for us to understand the mechanism of injuries. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh braves this new frontier in his field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Lee Jun Yi and Tina Carmillia hear from Nutritionist Dr Tee E Siong, Consultant Allergist and Immunologist Dr Kent Woo, and Dietitian Mary Easaw about stevia, counterfeit milk, and camel's milk linked to MERS-CoV, as well as protein shake consumption. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Stevia ( Source: FMT ) 9:24 - Fake baby formula ( Source: NST ) 16:10 - Baby d...

Recently, a study by Stanford University researchers, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, looked at the effect of a thrombectomy – a procedure to remove blood clots – on stroke patients within 6 to 16 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Dr Maarten Lansberg, Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford Stroke Center, explains the results of th...