Health & Living

We bring the latest in health news. This week, the ethical side of medicine: Robert Mugabe's appointment as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa, the reusing of single-use devices in Malaysian government hospitals, and Melbourne's bid to introduce safe injecting sites.  -- 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Mugabe's WHO goodwill ambassador appointment ( Source: BBC ) 13:27 - Melbo...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. For World Antibiotic Awareness week (13-19 November), we look at how the rampant misuse of antibiotics has resulted in increasing drug resistance. According to our Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, by 2050, infections by antimicrobial resistant superbugs could kill...

Most people will take thousands of steps daily with certain activities and subject their feet to forces of two to three times their body weight. Taking that into consideration, pain and even injuries to the leg are probable. Here to discuss some of the more common leg pains is Consultant General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon Dr Khang Nan Chuang, of Sunway Medical Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting more than 80 women over the course of almost two decades. On our monthly psychiatry series, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and International Psychologist Dr Anjhula Singh Bais give us a glimpse into the minds of sexual predators, as well as the mental health impact of being sexually assaulted. See o...

It's normal to have some fat in your liver, but too much can become a health problem. We find out more about fatty liver and what we can do to maintain good liver health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study from the University of Oxford suggests that men with abnormally low testosterone levels are less likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee looks at the link between testosterone levels and prostate cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is ‘Women and Diabetes’. We look at how diabetes disproportionately affects women and the impact of the disease on their lives. 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.

Most of us are familiar with the difficult dynamics of sibling relationships. The older sibling is the one who bosses everyone around, while the younger sibling gets away with everything. Are our personalities really determined by which order we were born, as the birth order theory suggests? Dr Johnben Loy, US-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helps us distinguish myth from fact. See omnystu...

Has your child been bugging you for a scooter or to go to the trampoline park? Outdoor play is part of growing up, but what do parents need to know about preventing or dealing with injuries? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to discuss orthopaedic injuries that commonly result from playground and outdoor play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

We speak to the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council's CEO Sherene Azli to find out her thoughts and plans on the RM30 million allocation to MHTC under Budget 2018 that was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily calcium intake among adults appears to vary quite widely around the world in distinct regional patterns, according to a new research that was published in the journal Osteoporosis International. We find out how Malaysia performed from Prof Bess Dawson-Hughes of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, who is a co-author of the paper. 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 July this year, Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA). He joins the show this week as we celebrate his achievement and discuss his passion in healthcare - whether it’s increasing immunisation c...

New figures show there are now 124 million obese children worldwide. Alongside the report, the World Obesity Federation also suggests that the global cost of treating obesity will rise to $1.2tn a year from 2025. When the average obese person is a lot younger, will that change obesity management in the healthcare sector? Will it present more complex health problems to a much younger patient profil...

What happens when you are deprived of one of your vital senses, like your sight? Losing your vision is not just a physical problem but is one that affects a person’s entire behaviour and outlook on life. We explore the psychology of sensory deprivation, specifically blindness, with Paul J, consultant clinical psychologist and Loh Kong Ken, who has been fully blind since age 7. See omnystudio...

Halloween is our chance to role play, misbehave and scare each other silly. We swap our regular clothes for colourful spandex, capes, wigs and elaborate makeup, exposing ourselves to disgust, horror and fantasy. Of course the costumes and props of Halloween are symbolic and don’t pose any real threat; they provide safe thrills. But what is it about this custom of candies and costumes that ma...

We bring the latest in health news. Choking hazards, a killer soba meal and deadly furniture - just three of the many things that could harm your child. Juliet Jacobs and Tina Carmillia discuss these news headlines and hear from the experts - including Consultant Allergist and Immunologist Dr Kent Woo Chee Keen, Consultant ENT Surgeon Dr Rahmat Omar, and Consultant Paediatrician Prof Datuk Dr Zulk...

Diseases caused by pollution were responsible for an estimated 9 million premature deaths in 2015. That’s 16 per cent of all deaths worldwide, according to a report published on The Lancet last week. Air pollution had the biggest impact, accounting for two-thirds of deaths from pollution. Consultant Paediatrician and Respiratory Physician Assoc Prof Dr Jessie Anne de Bruyne explains the find...

Brain diseases manifest in retina of the eye. Fake Halloween contact lens pose a danger to your eye health. Can gene editing correct retinal disease mutation? Find out the latest news in eye health from Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Dr Tara George.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s healthcare system ensures every Malaysian has access to highly subsidised healthcare in any government clinic or hospital. However, the ever-rising cost of medications is a major factor that contributes to the healthcare budget, where difficult decisions have to be made to balance limited resources against increasing demands. Professor Craig Mitton, Senior Scientist at the Centre...

The concept of time can be tricky even for adults, so how much can we expect from the kids? Do they appreciate birthdays and weekends the way we do? Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan explains how children typically develop a sense of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This breast cancer awareness month, we explore game changers in the field of breast cancer treatment, education, care and support. Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre and Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, join us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although laparoscopic surgery in the ob-gyn practice has been in existence for over 30 years, many women are still unaware of its benefits, and it is frequently perceived as a dangerous and risky procedure. Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr S Selva addresses the many myths surrounding the procedure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring the latest in health news. This week, we discuss fake dentist, botched gold thread skin rejuvenation, and an elaborate cancer cure hoax. Dr Law Yao Hua (not a medical doctor) joins Health & Living producer Tina Carmillia in breaking down these stories with expert opinions from Dr Ruban Nathan, Chairman of the Cosmetic Board of the National Dermatology Society; Dr Noraini Alwi, Preside...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. World Sight Day is on October 12th, and we speak to Dr Muiz Mahyuddin about what the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology is doing to address eye health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.