Health & Living

We discuss hypnotherapy and tapping into our subconscious minds as means to improve our health. Instead of swinging pocket watches in candle-lit rooms, we check on the evidence for how our minds affect our health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have seen them, perhaps even stared, but have you ever cared? People with dwarfism are a minority, being one out of every 30,000 births, but their stories reflect how our societies accept and--sadly--in most cases, reject differences. From jewellers in ancient Egypt to circus exhibits to celebrities (Peter Dinklage!) and sportsmen, people with dwarfism have often accomplished much more than th...

In light of the recent news about the hit-and-run case involving a Singaporean victim, we speak to Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, Consultant Emergency Physician from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, to give us a refresher about emergency services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Consultant Haematologist Dato' Dr Chang Kian Meng, joins him to dissect the FDA's decision to approve the first treatment that redesigns a cancer patient's own immune system to beat the cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does one determine if hyperactivity and lack of focus is merely that, or a sign that one may have attention deficit disorder? How does ADD present in children and adults? Find out the causes, diagnosis, and management of ADD from Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal and Clinical Psychologist Farah Ahmad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courage is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the ability to do something that frightens one," but how does a psychologist describe courage? Clinical Psychologist Paul J shares his views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the recently ended 29th SEA Games, we were amazed once again by the extraordinary feats that humans could perform. The achievements were diverse: From blazing the course of a 100 meter to lifting four times their weight to somersaulting off a vault. Those achievements require not just lots of hard work, but also our musculoskeletal system to adapt to the many different training and needs of...

In recent years, a host of apps have been developed that allow users to chat with an artificial intelligence entity. One of such apps, Woebot, has reportedly helped users reduced depression symptoms and kept them engaged every day. What does this mean for depression management and psychologists? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From shared vehicles to apartment rentals, digital technology is dismantling paradigms and building new models. How can such disruptive forces improve healthcare? That’s the question asked by Hacking Health Malaysia, a platform of healthcare and IT professionals. Join us to learn how the team marries innovators and doctors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food allergies are not trivial matters, as was evident in the death of a Singaporean woman earlier this year. The woman who knew she was allergic to prawns, died within hours of eating just two prawns. An immunologist helps us understand the biology and treatment of allergies, and why we really, really should not try our luck with allergen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Friday, we discussed the amendments to the 13th Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act. Today, we speak to the Malaysian Medical Association to understand the gaps in our country’s primary healthcare. Even as the rakyat complain of higher medical fees, GP clinics are reportedly struggling to stay afloat--how can we make sense of this? See omnystudio.com/listener...

Dr. Rajini Sarvanathan, Developmental Paediatrician, tells us about the picky-eating habits of children, and how we can help our picky eaters enjoy the culinary wonders of Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sauna has been a European tradition for centuries with documented benefits for our hearts and blood circulation. In recent years, a new approach to the traditional sauna has arrived in the form of using infrared to heat up our bodies instead of radiation from hot surfaces. What difference does the infrared make? Is the infrared all hype or scientifically valid? We speak to Sabrina Tang who off...

An obesity epidemic is rippling across the world. In Malaysia, one of three adults and one of six children are obese, raising serious concerns about our future health and economic productivity. We speak to Steven Allender to learn more of his effort to manage obesity with community-based methods. Also, can one be fat and healthy too? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The foundations of our health were built in our mothers’ wombs. A healthy pregnancy is much more than nourishing the growing fetus; the mother’s metabolic condition is critical too. Half of all women of childbearing age are overweight with direct lifelong impact for their children. We explore the links between the health of mother and child, and what we can do about it. See omnystudio....

We discuss the latest in health news. On this episode, we learn the science behind jet lag, how the most obese nation in the world also produces the most successful athletes, and why new research shows that pets do not improve children’s health. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jetlag 7:07 - Sports gene (Source: The Guardian ) 16:31 - Pets don't improve health? (Source: The Atlantic ) See omnystudio.c...

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this is week is Dr Jacob Thomas, discussing the 13th Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, that has recently been amended, leading to a hike in medical consultation fees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, about 40,000 Malaysians suffer stroke attacks. If we survive the trauma, we would still likely lose some of our speech, senses or mobility. Fortunately, rehabilitation can help stroke survivors regain old skills and learn new ones to live independently and enjoy life. Learn more with Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr Foong Chee Choong, and Physiotherapist, Ms Ivy Patricia Santhana...

We humans have been practising marriages for a long time, but nothing is set in stone. The forms of marriage and what it means have been changing across time and space, prompting every new generation to ask if marriage remains relevant or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We interact with the world through our mouths a lot. With our mouths, we speak, breathe and eat. How our teeth and gum look and function affect our health but also our impression and confidence. Learn about oral hygiene and gum health from Dr Jeanette Chua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we bring you on a tour of the eating experience--from the tongue to the nose and we end with the people who eat with us. Join us and learn how a “dulled” tongue drives sugar intake, how smells trigger the incinerator within you, and how a mirror makes you eat more. We speak to Celine Riera, Assistant Professor in Cedars-Sinai Medical Cen...

When should you consult a urologist? What about a urogynaecologist? As different as men and women are below the waist, how does it matter when it comes to seeking medical service? Dr George Lee and fellow urogynaecologist Dr Khong tell us more. 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.

When dermatologists over the nation gather in KL for an annual conference this month, they will discuss advances in cosmetics. Dr Ruban tells us how the Cosmetic Dermatology Board and his peers work to uphold standards of dermatology and cosmetics procedures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While one or two nights of lousy sleep is tolerable, prolonged lack of quality sleep is deadly. Yet many of us struggle with insomnia, or difficulty sleeping well. Join us to learn the roots of insomnia, if sedatives are safe and if proper sleep hygiene mitigate insomnia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.