Health & Living
Episodes
World Kidney Day 2021: Living Well with Kidney Disease
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Living with kidney disease is extremely challenging. The treatment and lifestyle changes that are required for the management of kidney disease can be...
Public Health: Female Circumcision Has No Place in Healthcare
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Public Health episode, we explore female circumcision – more accurately referred to as female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) &nda...
We Need to Talk About Ventilation and COVID-19
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been doing a lot of sanitising and disinfecting throughout the pandemic, be it common areas, high-touch surfaces, or even our groceries. B...
What to Expect During A High-Risk Pregnancy
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re expecting a baby, pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful journey. But it is also normal to experience some uncertainty and anxie...
Doctor in the House: It’s Time To Talk About Kidney Transplants
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. According to the Ministry of Health, it...
Brain Waves: Angelman Syndrome
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with World Rare Disease Day, which fell on 28th February, we will be spotlighting Angelman Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder. ...
Ask A Psychologist #12: Mental Health Clinic (Happiness)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. In this segment, we address your concerns rega...
Being A More Efficient Runner
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of impro...
Being A More Efficient Runner
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running is one of the most energy-intensive forms of exercise that can burn through your calories. Most runners train constantly with the aim of impro...
The Missing Uterus
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser or MRKH syndrome is a rare disorder that affects women. It affects their reproductive system and results in a miss...
Doctor in the House: 101 on COVID-19 Vaccines
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Almost every day, the media has been re...
How Do I Get My Kids To Sleep?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With schools closed, and daily routines disrupted, children’s bedtimes have gone out the window. Part of the problem may also be the increased u...
How Can We Safely Reopen Schools?
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Schools are set to reopen in stages beginning 1st March with preschoolers, Standard 1, and Standard 2 students, while SPM students continue taking the...
Public Health Series: One Year On, How Perikatan Nasional Has Been Handling COVID-19
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, the infamous Langkah Sheraton took place, which eventually led to the Perikatan Nasional government taking over. Arguably, the biggest cha...
Supporting Cancer Patients
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, the National Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA) was one of the recipients of the Merdeka Award under the Education & Community category. W...
How Will Malaysia Roll Out its COVID-19 Vaccination?
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on the arrival of the first batch of the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech next week. What happens when the vaccines arrive, and wha...
Ask A Doctor: COVID-19 Vaccination
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the first batch of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines arriving by end February, you may be wondering if they're safe for you and your family members. Dat...
Healthy Ageing: Road Safety for Senior Drivers
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Malaysia, having a car and being able to drive is a symbol of independence, regardless of age. But for the older population, ageing could result in...
Mind Matters: COVID-19 Is Crushing Students and Teachers
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s children and young people will be the “lost generation” of this COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they lost at least a year o...
Mind Matters: COVID-19 Is Crushing Students and Teachers
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s children and young people will be the “lost generation” of this COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they lost at least a year o...
This Pandemic Will End But Are We Prepared for the Next One?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been warned that pandemics like COVID-19 will become more common, and each one possibly worse than before. But what might the next pandemi...
Urinary Incontinence: Why Are You Leaking?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you’re unable to control your urine? Such a basic and necessary function can lead to many complications in your daily lives. A...
Why Love Matters
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we celebrate the love that is all around this month, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us to discuss the role that love plays...
Vaccine Nationalism - No One Is Safe Until All Of Us Are Safe
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Selangor government announced that it intends to purchase 5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people living in the state. Sign...
Do People Trust the COVID-19 Vaccines?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the pandemic in 2020, the promise of a COVID-19 vaccine gave hope to people that there would be an end in sight to this crisis. Now that se...
Doctor in the House: Why Does Road Rage Happen?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Research in Malaysia has found that not...
The Cost of Infertility
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility treatments offer a lifeline to couples who aren’t able to or are struggling to conceive naturally, but they come at a cost. Procedures...
Do You Have A Trapped Nerve?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home has resulted in a range of aches and pains. When are these problems related to nerve entrapment, and how do we treat it? Consultant ...
How Do I Talk To An Anti-Vaxxer?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you counter an anti-vaxxer or someone with misinformation about vaccines? Is social media a boon or a bane? We speak to two healthcare professi...
Doctor in the House: Are Asian Women At Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Cancer therapies are increasingly becom...
Building Healthier Cities Post-COVID-19
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With cities being home to more than 50% of the world’s population, the role of good urban planning in ensuring residents’ wellbeing is mor...
Brain Waves: Is Our Sensitivity to Emotions A Product of Nature or Nurture?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our first Brain Waves episode of the year, we tap into our emotions to look at how much of our sensitivity to emotions and emotional intelligence ...
Pandemic Preparedness #4: How Do We Make The “New Normal” Stick?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since the first MCO in March last year, we’ve learned to adapt to the “new normal”, thinking that it would be temporary. But al...
Doctor in the House: Why Aren’t Urban Women Screening for Cervical Cancer?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. While other countries are talking about...
Curiosity Helped The Child Succeed
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“When I was in second or third grade, I started thinking about how can we use science and technology to create social change.” That’...
Healthy Ageing: Why Prioritise Older Persons for the COVID-19 Vaccines?
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy has gotten much attention because they’re prioritising young, working adults below the age of 60...
Pandemic Preparedness #3: Are Private Hospitals Ready in the Fight Against COVID-19?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Along with the declaration of the state of emergency for Malaysia, a related development was the announcement by the Prime Minister that emergency ord...
Doctor in the House: When Can Doctors Speak Up In The Interest of Public Health?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors don’t just treat patients, but they also hold important roles in educating the public when it comes to their health and safety. However,...
Doctor in the House: When Can Doctors Speak Up In The Interest of Public Health?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors don’t just treat patients, but they also hold important roles in educating the public when it comes to their health and safety. However,...
Public Health: How Will MCO 2.0 Affect Children?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a second round of the MCO affecting six states for the next two weeks, we look at what is the potential impact on children, who have alread...
COVID-19 Vaccines: Are We Ready? (Part 2 of 2)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia has so far purchased Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, China’s SinoVac Life Sciences, and through the global COVAX F...
COVID-19 Vaccines: How Does A New Vaccine Get Approved? (Part 1 of 2)
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, it was announced that the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency has given conditional approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which i...
Pandemic Preparedness #2: A Long-Term Plan To Survive The Pandemic
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Malaysians wait for the COVID-19 vaccines to be rolled out, we can’t ignore the reality that we still have to live with COVID-19 throughout 2...
Doctor in the House: Empathy in Healthcare
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. What do you look for when you seek heal...
Ask A Doctor: Sleep Problems
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s open clinic segment, consultant ENT surgeon Dr Jeevanan Jahendran joins us to answer all your questions on sleep problems. Imag...
Mental Health Clinic: Mental Health & Work
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our monthly mental health clinic, we bring on mental health experts to answer your questions about how to manage stress, anxiety and other psycholo...
How Your Joints Age
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you get older, you’ll find your joints getting stiffer. Simple movements like squatting, climbing stairs or bending over become more difficul...
Pandemic Preparedness #1: Where’s the Best Country To Be In During the Pandemic?
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, COVID-19 was a disease that had no name, largely contained to China - the original epicentre, and countries were still figuring out the be...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Sleepless Nights From COVID-19 (Part 8 of 8)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Looking After Your Mental Health During COVID-19 (Part 7 of 8)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: How Do I See A Doctor Now? (Part 6 of 8)
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: What Has COVID-19 Taught Us About Smoking? (Part 5 of 8)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Managing Healthy Working Relationships (Part 4 of 8)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Intimacy In A Pandemic (Part 3 of 8)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Mindfulness for Seniors During A Pandemic (Part 2 of 8)
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Health & Living Webinar Series: Overhaul Your Health: A Post-Pandemic Guide (Part 1 of 8)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the Health & Living webinar series from July to September 2020, which explored various aspects of ‘Living Well in the New Normal&rsq...
Doctor in the House: 2020 – The Year In Health
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, CEO of SERI (Socia...
Doctor in the House: 2020 – The Year In Health
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, CEO of SERI (Socia...
The Future of Cancer Care: Can We Afford It?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innovations in cancer treatment enable therapies to be tailored to each person’s individual characteristics or symptoms, and how that person res...
Mind Matters: Building Health Resilience of B40 Families
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Low-income families have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of the pandemic on their mental health may be eclipsed by...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Not Just An Extreme Form of PMS
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are familiar with premenstrual syndrome or PMS, when women commonly experience symptoms such as mood swings, bloating and tiredness a week ...
Doctor in the House: Why COVID-19 Patients Lose Their Sense of Smell & Taste
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The loss of the sense of smell and taste was discovered early on as a unique symptom of COVID-19 and many patients reported experiencing this as well....
Brain Waves #41: How Does Our Brain Learn Under Stress?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kids and adults alike have had to deal with much more stress this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the hardest hit aspects of our lives has b...
Public Health #37: HIV in 2020
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was dominated by one infectious disease that eclipsed everything else. But we should not lose sight of the HIV epidemic that we have been fightin...
Cosmetic Surgeries Gone Wrong
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In October, many of us read the sad news of the passing of a young woman after she underwent a cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed salon. But this is ...
Doctor in the House: Malaysians Are Getting Older, But What Are We Doing About It?
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As of 2020, Malaysia is already an ageing society. By 2044, we’ll be an “aged society” and by 2056, a “super-aged society&rdqu...
Providing Palliative Care in the Community
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like other NGOs, community hospices have been struggling in the past months since the MCO was first implemented. Community hospices play an important ...
Toxic Group Chats
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Group chats are part and parcel of our daily communication now. Some of these group chats help us to stay in touch with family and friends, collaborat...
Where Does Gout Belong?
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve had gout, you’ll know that it’s a painful condition affecting your joints – usually your toe joints. It was once kno...
Be Fit Malaysians #23: The Invisible Competition
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sports isn’t just about an athlete’s skills or physical ability - it’s also about their mental strength. The pressure of winning tou...
Doctor in the House: Helping More Patients Access Cancer Treatment
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It is an exciting time to be working in...
How To Spend The 2020 Year-End Break With Your Kids
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year – typically a time for holidays and relaxation – is just around the corner. But after such a tumultuous year that has ...
Targeting Genetic Vulnerabilities in Oral Cancer
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t often talk about oral cancers, but it is one of the more common cancers, especially in Asia. A recent study by Cancer Research Malaysia...
Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance?
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation listed “preparing for epidemics” and “preventing antibiotic resistance” among...
Why Research Matters In Prostate Cancer
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Dr James Allison and Dr Tasuku Honjo, for their work in immunotherapy, which...
Doctor in the House: The Kids Are (Not) Alright
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This year will be a watershed for the c...
Preventing UTIs In Children
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For adults, the signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be easy to spot, but children, especially younger ones, may not know how to ...
Ask A Doctor #14: Men’s Health
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our monthly open clinic segment. This month, joining us is consultant urologist Dr Sivaprakasam Sivalingam, to address men’s he...
Mind Matters: Why He Won't Talk About His Health Problems
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with Movember, which puts the spotlight on men’s health, we explore the male psyche when it comes to addressing men's health prob...
Mind Matters: Why He Won't Talk About His Health Problems
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with Movember, which puts the spotlight on men’s health, we explore the male psyche when it comes to addressing men's health prob...
Brain Waves #40: Prader-Willi Syndrome
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back for her monthly series, and joining her for this show is Azhar Talib, the president of the Malaysian Prader-Willi Syndr...
Doctor in the House: Let’s Talk About The Prostate
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Prostate health is a difficult subject ...
A Breath of Fresh Air For Lung Cancer Patients
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve seen decades of increased awareness of lung cancer, yet it has remained one of the most common and deadliest cancers, and many cases are o...
Public Health #36: Can We Hold Elections During A Health Crisis?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This pandemic year has also been a year of elections. Notable countries that have gone to the ballot boxes in the last few months include South Korea,...
Public Health #36: Can We Hold Elections During A Health Crisis?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This pandemic year has also been a year of elections. Notable countries that have gone to the ballot boxes in the last few months include South Korea,...
Meningitis in Children
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent has heard that horror story of a child who suddenly developed unexplained fever, vomiting or headaches, and was later found to have menin...
Budget 2021: Did Healthcare Get What It Needs?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the tabling of Budget 2021 on 6th November, Prof Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, and Prof Dato' Dr ...
Budget 2021: Did Healthcare Get What It Needs?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the tabling of Budget 2021 on 6th November, Prof Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, and Prof Dato' Dr ...
A Budget for the Real Epidemic - NCDs
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Budget 2021 set to be tabled this week, all eyes are on the health budget as COVID-19 is expected to be in the limelight. But what about other pu...
I’m Breastfeeding, Should I Be Worried About That Lump?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Breast lumps are usually a cause for concern but they can be common among breastfeeding women. How do you know if they are normal or something more se...
How Healthy Are You? Depends On Where You Live
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Several years ago, an analysis of the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink database found that the risk of a child breaking a bone can depend on the...
Stroke in the Older Person
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The risk of a stroke increases as you get older. With the advances in treatment, surviving a stroke seems to be a better bet today. But what are the p...
Doctor in the House: Protecting Your Bones As You Age
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. As children, we often hear all sorts of...
Be Fit Malaysians #22: Tracking Fitness & Performance
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things we’ve heard often since the start of the pandemic is that we shouldn’t forgo exercise. But whether you’ve managed ...
Breast Surgery: Lumpectomy Or Mastectomy?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many women are terrified at the diagnosis of breast cancer, for reasons beyond the cancer itself. A lot of the fears revolve around the notion of brea...
Microbes & Surfaces: To Touch or Not To Touch?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian study has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive for 28 days on mobile phone screens and on banknotes, under certain cond...
Doctor in the House: Dealing with COVID-19 In the North
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Several states in Malaysia are dealing ...
Dyslexia and Digital Learning
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this COVID-19 pandemic, an entire generation of digital natives have had to shift to online learning and education. While this may be a seamles...
Using Aids for Communication Challenges
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many conditions that can affect your ability to communicate verbally. However, this impairment should not be a barrier to daily communicatio...
Brain Waves #39: This is How Your Brain Processes Language
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As human beings, we communicate in many ways and languages is a medium that allows us to communicate clearly and specifically. The human brain is fine...