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Health Matters

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If it’s a matter of health, Daniel Martin has it covered. He brings together experts to help you make sense of the latest health news. The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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CNA

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.channelnewsasia.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Can vending machines help lower Colorectal Cancer risk? Click to find out how 10.07.2026

Guest: Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ngiap Chuan, Director of Research and Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI), SingHealth Polyclinics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no "Quick Fix" for Eczema - Ep 1 of 2 09.07.2026

Guest: Dr Lynn Teo, Dermatologist at The Dermatology Practice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gynaecological Qns and the tough questions that need to be asked 08.07.2026

Guest: Dr Felicia Chin, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evolution of cancer care 01.07.2026

Guest: Dr Khoo Kei Siong, Deputy Medical Director, Medical Oncology, Parkway Cancer Centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHCS-developed AI platform could quantify heart damage, quickly 26.06.2026

Guest: Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ru San, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How AI will transform the nursing profession 25.06.2026

Guest: Muhammad Hafashah, Board Member of the Singapore Nurses Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anxiety and Depression and new local research 24.06.2026

Guest: Senior author Professor Eric Finkelstein, Executive Director of the Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke NUS Medical School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Battling Dengue is almost like dealing with 4 different viruses 16.06.2026

Guest: Professor Ooi Eng Eong, Emerging Infectious Diseases Signature Research Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19: a 59% increase in cases as of May 21 21.05.2026

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, infectious diseases specialist at Farrer Park Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ebola: How soon could this rare strain have global impact? 21.05.2026

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, infectious diseases specialist at Farrer Park Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we pushing children to be athletes, far too young? 20.05.2026

Guest: Dr Zackary Chua, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from ACME Orthopaedics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Korean AI 'brain gym' trial; will it prevent dementia? 15.05.2026

Guest: Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ngiap Chuan, Director of Research and Primary Care Research Institute, SingHealth Polyclinics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – A Parent’s Guide 13.05.2026

Guest: Dr Karen Nadua, Paediatric Consultant, Infectious Disease Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hidden risk behind illegal cosmetic contact lenses 12.05.2026

Guest: Dr. Val Phua, Director of Cataract & Refractive Surgery & Comprehensive Ophthalmic Services, Eagle Eye Centre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the ground shifts: the silent link between balance and brain health 11.05.2026

Guest: Dr Teo Ke Jia, Senior Consultant, Precision Neurosurgery Singapore at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardiologist tells us if you can trust a heart reading off your smartwatch 07.05.2026

Guest: Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist, Farrer Park Medical See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No immediate threat to Singapore's general population, but Andes Hantavirus is bad news ~ Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist 07.05.2026

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awareness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus 06.05.2026

Guest: Dr Karen Nadua, Consultant, Infectious Disease Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A (NEW) Mother's Day Special ~ Breastfeeding 101 06.05.2026

On this special Mother’s Day episode, Daniel sits down with a lactation consultant to tackle a key message: struggling with breastfeeding is not a failure. Daniel explores why every mother's journey is unique, why latching challenges are normal, and how seeking support can transform feeding into a positive experience for both parents. You’re not alone, and with the right guidance, you...

Is there a doctor on-board? 01.05.2026

3 local doctors on a plane sprung into action, when a passenger experienced a life-threatening cardiac arrest. Daniel Martin speaks with one of the doctors to learn about the steps anyone can take to save a life; and CPR plays a pivotal role. Guest: Dr Michael Fung, Senior Consultant, Accident & Emergency, Department, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All about hernias 30.04.2026

If a lump seems to pop out, and there’s no pain - tune in to find out why pushing it back in isn’t necessarily a good idea. Guest: Dr Kan Yuk Man, Senior Consultant in General Surgery, Farrer Park Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why foreign experts are shocked Singapore still has asthma deaths 24.04.2026

We know the treatment. We know the management. We have the data. And yet, 638 asthma-related deaths are projected to occur between 2023 and 2040 here. Why are patients stumbling or holding back from regular inhaler usage to control their asthma, and why are they willing to increase their risk for decreased lung capacity in future? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Alvin Ng, Consultant Respirato...

Could your kids soon “visit” dentists via their smartphones? 22.04.2026

Guest: Associate Professor Catherine Hong, Vice Dean (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) at NUS Faculty of Dentistry and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Dentistry, National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) - Taking control: Treatment & new advances 16.04.2026

Guest: Dr Mark Tang, Consultant Dermatologist, The Skin Specialists and Laser Clinic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) - More than "just a rash" 09.04.2026

Guest: Dr Lynn Chiam, Dermatologist, Dr Lynn Chiam Children and Adult Skin Hair Laser Clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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