Health & Living

Head and Neck Cancers

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The head and neck is a large area of the body, and many parts can be affected by cancers in different ways. Find out more about it from Sunway Medical...

Men Are Happier Working Full-Time

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With Father's Day this weekend, US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr Johnben Loy examines a recent study that concluded that men are happier w...

Psychiatry Series: Food Addiction and Eating Disorders

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Explore our relationship with food, cravings and compulsive consumption. Also, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and Consultant Psychologist Sh...

Doctor in the House: Fitter Men, Fewer Problems

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It goes without saying that exercising ...

Brain Waves #4: Fidgeting and Fasting

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar examines the claim that the fidget spinner is good for ADHD, anxiety and autism. And...

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To lie is to deliberately provide false information. But why do people do it? Clinical Psychologist Paul J tries to uncover the truth about lying. Fin...

It Hurts to Sit

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You might want to sit down for this; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains why some people just cannot sit down comfortably. Sitting...

Health News Digest: I Sense Something Different

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. Rhianne introduces us to autonomous sensory meridian response, while Tina shares how bilinguals experience time ...

Doctor in the House: Adolescent Health

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Paediatricians technically deal with th...

Shoulder Injuries in Sports

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It has been part of the Summer Olympic Games since 1964, but it's not the most popular competitive sport in Malaysia. Yet, volleyball still features h...

The Latest in Lupus Care

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

May 10th was World Lupus Day. Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Benjamin Cheah discusses the latest in lupus care and management as well as some of the iss...

World Digestive Health Day: The Bowel

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every 29th of May is World Digestive Health Day. This year, the global campaign focuses on inflammatory bowel disease. Consultant Gastroenterologist D...

Health News Digest: Alternative Diets

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. Why did a seven-month old baby die from a gluten-free diet? Will lab-grown meat be mainstream in the near future...

Doctor in the House: Hypothyroidism

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It's International Thyroid Awareness We...

Unemployable Children

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Based on an article published on The Huffington Post by Psychiatrist Dr Marcia Sirota, this time on her monthly show, Consultant Developmental Paediat...

Myths and Truths of Clinical Research

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Trials are a crucial part of the development process of new drugs and treatment. However, when it comes to participating in clinical trials, ...

Health News Digest: 13 Reasons Why

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. First, Ern Teck gives us an insight into his experience getting treatment for his shoulder injury. Then, caffein...

Doctor in the House: Genetics and Fitness

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he finds out from Geneticist...

Health News Digest: Celebrities and Public Health

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, A Bit of Culture panellist, Lee Chwi Lynn joins Tina Carmillia to discuss pop culture and public heal...

Acne

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Acne is common among teens and adolescence, while for some, it continues into adulthood. Dr Ruban Nathan talks about its implications to our self-este...

Brain Waves #3: Spatial Awareness

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneti...

Psychiatry Series: The Interface between Psychiatry and Physical Illnesses

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatric services in cancer management, palliative care and post-surgery physiotherapy - to name a few - make up part of the health care ecosystem&...

Health News Digest: Move It

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week Juliet Jacobs and Tina Carmillia focus on physical activity. Do fitness gadgets really work? And how d...

Tuberculosis Outbreak

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eleven Maktab Rendah Sains Mara students have been diagnosed with tuberculosis last month. Consultant Chest Physician Dato’ Dr Abdul Razak Abdul...

Resilience

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Given the problems and challenges around us today psychological resilience is becoming more of a necessary skill than anything else. The experts also ...

Muscle Imbalance

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Biomechanical imbalance can contribute to the cause of many common ailments, and many of us are simply just not ambidextrous. How do we ensure left-ri...

Doctor in the House

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Zarihah Mohd Zain of MyWATCH joins h...

World Asthma Day 2017

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

World Asthma Day is on May 2nd, 2017. In conjunction with that, Consultant Chest Physicians Dr Helmy Haja Mydin and Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan join us fo...

Parents Live Longer the More You Spend with Them

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found that spending more time with our parents, could extend their lives. Here to give...

Doctor in the House: Do Malaysian Women Over 40 Have More Sex?

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Based on a recent study to understand s...

Back Pain

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Around eight in ten adults will report some form of back pain at some point in their lives. In the US, back pain is one of the most common reasons for...

Questions For My Therapist

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the recent BFM Health & Living Live 2017, we asked you if you have any questions for a therapist. You shared with us your questions, and today,...

World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Arthritis Foundation Malaysia (AFM) has always been helping arthritis patients get access to surgery. However, AFM now wishes to intervene before the ...

Health News Digest: What Scares Us

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Juliet Jacobs shares an article she read about rat lungworm, which is a rare parasitic infection that...

Doctor in the House: Global Health

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Derek Yach has focused his career on advancing global health. Presently, he is the Chief Health Officer and Senior Vice President of the Vitality G...

Doctor in the House: Global Health

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Derek Yach has focused his career on advancing global health. Presently, he is the Chief Health Officer and Senior Vice President of the Vitality G...

Brain Waves #2: Don't Look Into the Light

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are guilty of it - using laptops, smartphones, or tablets before we sleep. For some of us, it’s even become a daily routine, or even ...

Teaching Children with Dyslexia

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The President of the National Organisation for Dyslexia joins us to discuss the importance of early intervention for children with dyslexia. He also s...

Psychiatry Series: Drug Therapy vs Psychotherapy

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A study by the American Psychological Association found that people seeking help for mental disorders are more likely to refuse or not complete their ...

Psychiatry Series: Drug Therapy vs Psychotherapy

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A study by the American Psychological Association found that people seeking help for mental disorders are more likely to refuse or not complete their ...

Health News Digest: Health and Living Live 2017 Recap

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, join us for a recap of the Health & Living Live 2017 event themed Creating Urban Happiness. We sh...

Doctor in the House: Of Sperm and Penis Rings

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. This week, he explains the latest research in sperm swimming. Apparently, it is all down to ...

Down Syndrome, Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Screening

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Of the many genetic conditions known to affect humans, Down Syndrome is perhaps the most recognisable. Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong was a member of an int...

Caring for the Caregiver

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Caring for a loved one afflicted by a debilitating disease can be tough job. It can take a heavy toll on the patient and the loved ones. Who takes car...

Invisible Disabilities

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, a teen drove against traffic and killed one in the process. It later turned out that the teen model has ADHD and was on prescripti...

Cancer in the City

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the World Economic Forum earlier this year, the C/Can 2025 City Cancer Challenge was launched. We find out what that’s all about from the CEO...

Poppema Lymphoma

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before he became President of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, Professor Sibrandes Poppema studied medicine in the same university, spe...

H5N1 Outbreak

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Kelantan government has declared a state of emergency to mobilise resources to contain the H5N1 infection. The Ministry of Health’s Senior P...

Track & Field

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show on sports medicine and orthopaedics. This month, he focuses on athletics....

Mad Meds: Pushing Sporting Limits

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The war against doping in sports has been going on for a long time. Now, caffeine is back on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s waiting list of proh...

Communication Skills

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An American father made the headlines recently for tracking his son’s first words in a spreadsheet, revealing his learning curves. Consultant De...

Kids Are Sitting Too Much

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

British scientists suggest that children stop exercising around the age of seven. It coincides with the peak rate of obesity cases in children, which ...

Repetitive Strain Injuries

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen Therapist Lorna Mair returns to discuss repetitive strain injuries and some simple stretches that could help you relief yours.See omnystudio.com...

Health News Digest: The Body’s Unusual Talents

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. Today, Kashif joins Tina to discuss the socially contagious behaviour of itching, super memories and how some pa...

Doctor in the House: Trump Care and the World

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The American Health Care Act, now being called “Trump Care” and even “Obamacare Lite”, is Donald Trump’s new healthcare ...

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy sounds like a mouthful. But this technique can focus on the tumour with high precision that less healthy tissue ge...

World Glaucoma Week

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Glaucoma can affect anyone of any age or gender and is also hereditary. In general, glaucoma cannot be cured and will lead to vision loss. However, it...

Burnout

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel too unmotivated to go to work? Do you feel increasingly negative about work, like there’s just no point? Have you been feeling this ...

Health News Digest: I Already Knew That

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Rhianne makes her debut on Health News Digest by replicating a new study that suggests that each pers...

Doctor in the House: Average Life Expectancy Exceeds 90 by 2030

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Geriatrician Dr Philip Poi joins him to...

Brain Waves #1: Neuro-’jean’-etics

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Neurons play a crucial role in how we move, behave, and essentially, how we live. And genes play a big role in neurological functions - and disorders....

Discernment Counselling: Helping Couples on the Brink of Divorce

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Often times in divorces, one partner wants to preserve and repair the relationship while the other seeks to end it. Discernment counselling helps thes...

Foot Pain

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains how foot pain is different in different groups of people.See omnystudio.com/listen...

Health News Digest: Brain Health

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week’s theme is brain health. We hear about former England and West Brom striker Jeff Astle's early o...

Doctor in the House: Nerve Gas Made Easy

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. After the authorities reported that Kim...

Male Immune Cells are from Mars, Females' are from Venus

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Michigan State University researchers are the first to uncover reasons why a specific type of immune cell acts very differently in females compared to...

Happiness

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Psychologist Paul J discusses the undefinable: Happiness. And, is there a dark side to happiness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Positive Parenting 101

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Toh Chin Lee provides practical advice and tips for positive parenting that can work for children - from babies to t...

Doctor in the House: Breast Cancer Myths

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Dr George is joined by consu...

Grandparenting

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Does your parenting style create attachment issues? With the changing roles of grandparents, who has more say about a child's upbringing? The generati...

Understanding Cancer Testimonials

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer testimonials are powerful - some going as far as claiming to have found the cure to cancer; but how accurate are they? Find out how to understa...

Barrier-Free Malaysia

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What are the barriers for people with disabilities to move around? We speak to Rehabilitation Physician Assoc Prof Dr Fazah Akhtar Hanapiah about what...

Health & Living Jr Part 5 of 5: Importance of Play

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In the last episode of the repla...

Doctor in the House: Late Fertility and Fertility Apps

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The decision to have a baby is momentou...

Haemorrhoids

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Also known as piles, haemorrhoids are blood vessels that enlarged and bulged in and about the anal and lower rectum area. Many people find the conditi...

Cupid’s Arrow - Bliss or Miss

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the day after Valentine’s Day. Clinical Psychologist Paul J discusses the hazards of Valentine's Day and the psychology of love.See o...

Psychiatry Series: Your Newsfeed May Hurt Your Mental Health

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is your newsfeed making you depressed? Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George navigates the complex web of the relationship between our mental healt...

Psychiatry Series: Your Newsfeed May Hurt Your Mental Health

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is your newsfeed making you depressed? Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George navigates the complex web of the relationship between our mental healt...

Health & Living Jr Part 4 of 5: Battle of the Bugs

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In Part 4 of 5, Lee Chwi Lynn sp...

Doctor in the House: Deep Brain Stimulation

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr I...

Touch My Prosthetic Leg With Your Bionic Arm

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles....

Health & Living Jr Part 3 of 5: Allergies

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In Part 3 of 5, Lee Chwi Lynn sp...

World Cancer Day

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the 4th is World Cancer Day.The disease will kill more than eight million people worldwide, with hal...

The Reality Behind Longterm Clinical Research

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

News headlines are awash with medical researchers touting all sorts of numbers and all manner of theories proven or disproven - we get excited reading...

Health News Digest: Bill Gates and Saving The World

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. Bill Gates launched the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations recently, and we find out why. We also e...

Basketball for Malaysians?

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show on sports medicine and orthopaedics. This time, we find out why basketbal...

The Nose

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Dr Lim Wye Keat discusses some of the conditions affecting your nose. We ask all the embarrassing questions...

Health News Digest: The Quirky Side

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we explore the quirky, offbeat side of health and medicine: Eating competitions, virtual reality in h...

Health & Living Jr Part 2 of 5: Are We Overreacting?

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In Part 2 of 5, presenter/produc...

Doctor in the House

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof Dr ...

Doctor in the House: HPV Vaccine Update

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof Dr ...

Thyroid Cancer

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While cancer awareness is relatively high, thyroid cancer is still relatively less known. Find out more about the thyroid and how it can be affected b...

Head & Neck Cancer Research

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Two scientists are working on the identification of genetic vulnerabilities in head and neck cancers to develop novel therapies.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Health News Digest: Food and Nutrition

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we discovered  that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump can agree on one thing: Pharma is “get...

Health & Living Jr Part 1 of 5: Townhall with the Minister of Health

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In Part 1 of 5, presenter/produc...

Doctor in the House: Genetic Codes and Your Health

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news alongside guest Dr Arif Anwar. We’re covering the genetic code for prostate cancer...

Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans and Animals

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Antimicrobial resistance arises when the microorganisms that cause infection survive exposure to a medicine that would normally kill them or stop thei...

Family Dynamics in Family Gatherings

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is always a little bit stressful. Children have a change in routine, adults have to deal with other adults they may not be too fond...

Psych Series: Gender Identity

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, it was reported that Denmark has become the first country in the world to declassify being transgender as a mental illness. Consultant Psyc...

Health News Digest: From Birth to Death

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. This week it’s all about the lifecycle: From birth to nutrition and athleticism, and finally, death. -- 0:...