Health & Living
Episodes
Health & Living Jr 2019: Stories - Every Child Matters
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raising a child in today’s environment is a challenging journey, and parents of children with special needs have more obstacles to navigate. Fou...
Health & Living Jr 2019 Part 4 of 4: The Dilemma of Modern Childhood
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Children and parents are struggling to cope with all the conflicting demands of modern life. Are today's children adequately prepared to face adulthoo...
Health & Living Jr 2019 Part 3 of 4: The Battle Over Vaccination
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest ongoing battle in medicine today is over the issue of vaccination. What is fuelling parents’ anxieties about vaccination, and is the...
Health & Living Jr 2019 Part 2 of 4: The Allergy Epidemic
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allergies among children are on the rise, including skin, respiratory and food allergies. Is the allergy epidemic due to an imbalance in our gut micro...
Health & Living Jr 2019 Part 1 of 4: Townhall with the Minister
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kids today are exposed to rapid technological changes, intense societal pressure, and complex family issues. How do we prepare kids for a future that ...
Doctor in the House: The Latest in Men’s Health
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. For our last show of the year, we look ...
Health & Living Live 2019: Stories
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our interaction with our community and environment plays a vital role in our health over the long term. Four individuals from various backgrounds shar...
Health & Living Live 2019: Stories
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our interaction with our community and environment plays a vital role in our health over the long term. Four individuals from various backgrounds shar...
Health & Living Live 2019 Part 4 of 4: Gut Health
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does the world around us – our environment, our culture and our relationships – interact with our health? While we have become more af...
Health & Living Live 2019 Part 3 of 4: Town Hall with the Minister
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does the world around us – our environment, our culture and our relationships – interact with our health? The Deputy Minister of Healt...
Health & Living Live 2019 Part 2 of 4: Traditional vs Conventional Medicine
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does the world around us – our environment, our culture and our relationships – interact with our health? We look at traditional medic...
Health & Living Live 2019 Part 1 of 4: The Sandwich Generation
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does the world around us – our environment, our culture and our relationships – interact with our health? One of the most pressing soc...
Doctor in the House: Protecting Patient Privacy on Chat Apps
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Over one million patient-related messag...
Ask A Doctor #8: Women’s Health
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, Dr Premitha Damodara...
Public Health #25: Should Drug Prices in Malaysia Be Controlled?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On May 2, the Cabinet announced that price control measures for medications would be implemented. This has generated a flurry of reactions from the ph...
Treating Oral Maxillofacial Conditions and Injuries
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Problems of the face, mouth and jaw, such as facial trauma, tumours and jaw disorders, require complex expertise. We find out how these problems can b...
Health: The Nuts and Bolts #2 – Corruption, Wastage and Fraud in Healthcare
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Corruption occurs in many aspects of our daily lives, from the individual level right up to the institutional. While healthcare is the one sector that...
Doctor in the House: Are Private Hospitals Too Expensive?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. When we talk about private hospitals, w...
Brain Waves #31: Growing Brains and Preserving Humans?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re coming to the end of the year and on this episode of Brain Waves, we sit down with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar to catch up on s...
Ask A Psychologist #10: Mental Health Clinic
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns rega...
Are Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Unsafe?
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steroid injections have become a commonly accepted form of treatment for knee or hip pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, a new study by Boston Uni...
Are Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Unsafe?
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steroid injections have become a commonly accepted form of treatment for knee or hip pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, a new study by Boston Uni...
MySihat No More?
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the health issues we face today are linked to our lifestyles and daily habits – hence, the constant messages about adopting healthier li...
Doctor in the House: Countering Counterfeit Medicine
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. As medicines and supplements are becomi...
Older Mums, Healthy Babies
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Late motherhood is increasingly common as more women choose to have children later in life. But age is often linked to a higher risk of complications ...
Universal Children’s Day Special: When Kids Share Their Stories
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special edition of Health & Living for Universal Children’s Day, where we’re speaking to children from two families affected...
World Toilet Day: Safe Water For All
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2010, the UN General Assembly recognized access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, and called for international effo...
Mind Matters: Are Our Elderly Unhappy?
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Growing older is supposed to be synonymous with retirement and relaxation. But are older Malaysians becoming unhappier, and why? On Mind Matters, our ...
Doctor in the House: Don’t Let Diabetes Blind You
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day ...
Brain Waves #30: Understanding AD Genetics
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 73-year-old woman from Colombia had managed to stave of Alzheimer’s disease for decades, despite that she carried a genetic mutation that caus...
Public Health #24: Digital Health – Is Malaysia Ready?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1997, the Government launched the Telemedicine Blueprint for Malaysia and Hospital Selayang went paperless in 1999. Twenty years later, digital tec...
Kidney Diseases & Diet
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than...
Kidney Diseases & Diet
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than...
Doctor in the House: Supporting Lung Cancer Patients
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Lung cancer is one of the most fatal ca...
Be Fit Malaysians #16: From Point of Injury to Return of Play - Part 2
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries can be tough for those who just love to play. Whether you're a professional athlete or a gymrat, all you would want to do after recovering fr...
Another Approach to Autism?
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to coping with autism, it is not easy to decide which intervention will best suit you or your child. There is a wide range of interventi...
Another Approach to Autism?
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to coping with autism, it is not easy to decide which intervention will best suit you or your child. There is a wide range of interventi...
Health: The Nuts and Bolts #1 – Health Systems 101
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever you visit a clinic, see a doctor, or anytime you talk about anything to do with your health, you’re actually coming into contact with t...
Bioengineering Joints
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an engineer gets to look into the musculoskeletal system? How would an engineer or a material scientist use their expertise to optim...
Heart Clinic Special
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To round off our month-long World Heart Day special coverage, consultant cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi from Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur answ...
Doctor in the House: Preventing Falls At The Hospital
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Falls among the elderly can occur anywh...
A Higher Risk of Breast Cancer From HRT?
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study published in The Lancet found that the risk of breast cancer from the use of HRT is higher than what was thought. We’re speaking ...
Living with Psoriasis
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Psoriasis is an incurable skin condition that could affect as many as 1-2% of Malaysians. People living with psoriasis have to bear with the daily pai...
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) refers to a certain group of rare genetic diseases that affects a person’s movement. Consultant neurologist Prof Da...
Is Outdoor Play Suitable for All Children?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The sight of children cycling on the streets, playing badminton over the gates or catching fish in the longkang is extremely rare in today’s urb...
Doctor in the House: Deepavali 2019 Special
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with Deepavali, which fa...
Budget 2020: What About Healthcare Allocations?
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2020 saw the Ministry of Health receiving the third largest allocation among all the ministries. On today’s show, we take a look at the d...
Budget 2020: What About Healthcare Allocations?
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2020 saw the Ministry of Health receiving the third largest allocation among all the ministries. On today’s show, we take a look at the d...
Speak Up For Patient Safety
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to the World Health Organization, 134 million adverse events occur globally each year due to unsafe care in hospitals in low- and middle-inc...
Outlining Diagnostic Imaging
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs: these are imaging tests which can help doctors to diagnose medical issues, and also to aid minimally invasive procedures. ...
Doctor in the House: Can We Improve Pain Management?
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In the health setting, pain is a poorly...
Recovery After Heart Surgery
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While heart surgery is a treatment option for most heart diseases, it doesn’t mean the disease is cured. The recovery process can be long, and c...
Did You Know About Food Fraud?
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Malaysians, food is an integral part of our lives but what if the food isn’t what it says it is? Food fraud is a real problem globally and in...
Mind Matters: Finding The Right Psychologist
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With mental health issues becoming more common, there is also an increased need to seek out professional help. But how do you find the right psycholog...
Heart Rhythm and Beats
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, there are many other types of heart rate problems that can become an issue if left un...
Doctor in the House: Active Lifestyles and Our Urban Environment
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Malaysia is no stranger to dealing with...
How Healthy Are Our Elderly?
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia is set to become an ageing population very soon, which means that people aged 65 and above will become a significant part of society. But how...
Public Health #23: The State of Child Health Services
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We always want the best of everything for our children but how is our healthcare system doing when it comes to providing health and social services fo...
The Weigh-t Forward in Managing Diabetes
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have diabetes, managing your weight is key to keeping your blood glucose under control. But weight management is a serious struggle for many pe...
Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision p...
Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision p...
Doctor in the House: Patient Safety is Paramount
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Have you, as a patient, ever felt that ...
Get To Know Your Breasts
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to breast cancer, we’ve spoken at length about advancements in treatment. But the fact is that many cases of breast cancer in Mala...
Ask A Psychologist #9: Mental Health Clinic
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns rega...
Do Kids Really Need These Orthopaedic Tests?
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried that your child seems to have an abnormal walking gait, flat feet or some condition related to the hip, foot or musculoskeletal system...
Treating Complex Heart Disease
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not all coronary artery disease is the same. Some heart cases are complicated by factors such as numerous or high-risk blockages, and other co-existin...
World Heart Day 2019: Screen Your Heart
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is still the number one killer of Malaysians. Clearly, we’re not doing enough to reduce the burden of the disease on our populatio...
Can We Take Supplements and Traditional Medicine?
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have taken supplements or traditional medicine without knowing about the potential health risks or consulting a medical professional. But w...
Be Fit Malaysians #15: From Point of Injury to Return of Play
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries can be tough for those who just love to play. Whether you're a professional athlete or a gymrat, all you would want to do after recovering fr...
Ask A Doctor #7: Food and Diet
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, Dr Winnie Chee, Pres...
Hothousing or Overparenting?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you signing up your child for coding classes because you want her to be a tech tycoon? Or for singing and dancing classes to turn him into the nex...
Doctor in the House: Community-Based Caregiving for Alzheimer’s
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Caring for a family member with Alzheim...
How To Look After Womens' Heart
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Malaysia, and statistics are higher for men compared to women. But the incidence of heart disease in wome...
Psychiatry Series: Let’s Talk Malaysia
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Health is due to launch the National Strategic Action Plan for Mental Health (2019 - 2025) this month. We check in with consultant psy...
Advances in Managing Migraine
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you suffer from migraines, you will know that it is nothing like a normal headache. Not only is the pain intense, a migraine also affects your sens...
Brain Waves #29: DNA 201
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode, we learned about what makes us humans. This episode, we uncover how humans are different from each other. Is genetic testing the way to ...
Doctor in the House: The Haze and Your Health
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by consultant r...
Malaysia Day 2019: State of Healthcare in Sabah
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sabah suffers huge inequities in terms of healthcare resources, compared to Peninsula Malaysia. The remote and rural population in Sabah is often unde...
Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is Enough?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the prioritie...
Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is Enough?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the prioritie...
Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is Enough?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the prioritie...
Be Fit Malaysians #12: Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But ste...
Be Fit Malaysians #12: Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But ste...
Be Fit Malaysians #11: Training like an Athlete
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be an athlete? What happens inside our body when we undergo an extreme regimen? Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by sports therapist, J...
Be Fit Malaysians #10: Treatment or Training?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can conventional exercise equipment be used for medical rehabilitation? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Technogym’s Lester F...
Be Fit Malaysians #9: New Year New Start
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get fit, stay healthy. That's probably one of the most common New Year's Resolutions. After almost a month into the new year, consultant orthopaedic s...
Be Fit Malaysians #9: New Year New Start
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get fit, stay healthy. That's probably one of the most common New Year's Resolutions. After almost a month into the new year, consultant orthopaedic s...
Be Fit Malaysians #7: Medical Implications of Wearable Tech
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and f...
Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With...
Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With...
Be Fit Malaysians #7: Medical Implications of Wearable Tech
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and f...
Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With...
Be Fit Malaysians #6: The Role of The Team Doctor
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every month, Dr Harjeet Singh explores injury management and prevention in sports and exercise. The Asian Games in Indonesia just ended and Malaysia r...
Be Fit Malaysians#5: Life After Being A National Athlete
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a professional athlete is something that many people aspire towards. It takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to play at the highest level of a...
Managing Hypertension: Are We Doing Enough?
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ask around among your family and friends, and chances are, you’ll hit upon several of them who have hypertension. Exactly how common is hyperten...
Be Fit Malaysians #3: Tennis Elbow
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer is 36 years old and still dominates the world rankings in tennis, but he’s an anomaly in the tennis world. Novak Djokovic, Andy Mu...
Be Fit Malaysians #2: Pilates and Pregnancy
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A pregnant woman is often given great care and protection. She is often told she can’t do this, that or the other. But what can she actually do ...
Be Fit Malaysians #4: Football Fever
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 14th. The month-long tournament is the most prestigious football event and the most widely viewed sporti...
Be Fit Malaysians #1: Bike Sharing
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hass...
Doctor in the House: Busting Myths on Male Fertility
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Did you know that taking steroids for b...