Health & Living

Aging with Grace

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, there are about 900 million people above 60 years old. Thirty years later, that number will more than double to 2 billion. Our populations are ...

Abnormal Toes, and is Yoga More Harmful Than Expected?

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopedic with us today to talk about a study that reveals how often yoga causes injuries, despite the common imp...

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #4: Age of the Sex Drought

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you and your partner are not having sex, does that mean your relationship is dead? Apparently, there is a new kind of sex drought, the one brought ...

Doctor in the House: Caring For Our Eyes

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year in the United Kingdom, when a 67-year old woman checked in for her cataract surgery, she surprised her doctors in more ways than one...

Too Young for School?

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study in England found that children who started school a year younger than others are more susceptible to poor mental health. Yet we could a...

Lightweight Runners and Teenage Weak Bones

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show to talk about bones. In this episode, we pore over three recent studies that found weaker bones in idle ...

Teens! Know Your Birds and Bees

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A 2016 survey revealed the shocking vacuum in Malaysian teenagers’ knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. One-third of teenagers believe t...

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #3: Searching a Cure for Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How are we from curing Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease? Listen to our panel of experts discuss possible cures, and--while we...

Doctor in the House: Reprogramming Brain Cells Against Parkinson’s Disease

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It starts with a tremor, then your face loses its expression and your arms its sway. Those are the progressive symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, ...

Leukemia and Lymphoma

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Leukemia and lymphoma cancers of the blood where the cells multiply beyond control. How can we detect these cancers and treat them? Also, what are the...

Biostatistics

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Biologists observe the world, ask questions about the world, then run studies to collect data and answer the questions. One wrong step in the process ...

Mindfulness in Meditation

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“Meditation”--the word conjures a picture of calmness, concentration, healing and to some, perhaps even out-of-body-experience. What is me...

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #2: Healthy Minds In The City

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

By 2020, mental illness is expected to become the second biggest health concern affecting Malaysians, after heart disease. People who live in larger s...

Doctor in the House: Charlie Gard

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When doctors and parents of a baby boy Charlie Gard in United Kingdom disagree on continuing or removing his life-support system, the debate moved fro...

Brain Waves #5: Intelligence Genes

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wondered what makes you intelligent (or not)? Scientists do, and they have been screening thousands of genes to pinpoint which makes us smart...

Working Together for Better Family and Marriage Therapy

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy marriages and families are crucial not just to the well-being of individuals, but also that of societies. When our marriages hit a rock or fam...

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #1: Pursuit of Happiness

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is the pursuit of happiness pulling us away from happiness itself? Do indices that measure happiness of cities and countries bring us closer to bliss ...

Doctor in the House: Spina Bifida

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Spina bifida is a birth defect where the baby’s spinal cord fails to close or develop properly. Although the condition is one of the most common...

Dementia and Diabetes

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Diabetes is more common in Alzheimer's patients. Professor John Todd discusses the molecular implication that links diabetes and dementia.See omnystud...

At the Crossroads: Education and Career

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest decisions youth make is what to do after secondary school. Should they continue with tertiary education or should they get a job? T...

Nerve Compression/Entrapment Syndrome

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When our nerves are trapped in a tight space or depressed by pressure, we would develop a condition called nerve entrapment syndrome. Tingling feeling...

Health News Digest: Celebrity Scientists

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the latest in health news. Bill Nye is getting a bit of flak for his new show, Bill Nye Saves the World, even from scientists. In the age o...

Drug shrinks ovarian tumours in early trial

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A new targeted treatment for ovarian cancer has shown “very promising” results in women in the advanced stages of the disease. Prof Dr Woo...

Aggressive Behaviour in Children

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why are some children aggressive, and how do you manage a violent child? Is juvie the right answer to deal with delinquents? Consultant Developmental ...

Coconut Oil “As Unhealthy As Butter”

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There was a wave of panic after the American Heart Association said, in an updated advice, that coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butte...

Doctor in the House: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the about Elder Abuse along with researcher for Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative (PEACE). Expect deep in...

Of Kids and Food

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting obesity starts from young. Even small tweaks to a child’s diet can make a positive impact to their health. But that’s not the onl...

Influenza

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr Mohd Iqbal, parents are still unclear about the disease and its dangers, with many unaware that an influenza vaccination can offer pro...

Intestinal Parasites

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This month The Star reported that three in five migrant workers have worms - and many handle our food. Particularly in this fasting month, where many ...

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...