Health & Living
Episodes
Doctor in the House: Circumcision
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In December, it was reported that two boys lots their penises in separate incidences after failed circumcisions. On today's show, Consultant Urologist...
Healthy Diets Ruin Teeth
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study looked into the incidence and severity of tooth wear and its relation to our diet. The results showed that a growing number of younger ...
Stroke Games
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) is organising the first Stroke Games in conjunction with its 20th anniversary celebration. The eve...
Joint Pains - Hangover from Evolution
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists at the University of Oxford say a hangover from evolution could be why we get so much shoulder, hip and knee pain. Consultant Orthopaedic S...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Best of Dr George Lee, Part 2
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. In this episo...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Medical Culture
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. This year, we...
Best of Health & Living 2016: #BFMHealth
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. We revisited ...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Mental Health
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. Today, it&rsq...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Best of Dr George Lee, Part 1
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. In this episo...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Paediatrics
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. The focus for...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Diet & Exercise
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. In this episo...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Orthopaedics
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. Today we revi...
Best of Health & Living 2016: Global Headline - Zika and Dengue
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at some of the topics we covered on the Health and Living programme this year, with hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Tina Carmillia. Today we revi...
When Colours Don’t Fly
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In November, we saw many school children break down, devastated over their less-than perfect string of A’s for UPSR. With PT3 results due to be ...
Psychiatry Series: Antidepressants for the Holidays
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December and ‘tis the season to be jolly. But to some, it could be a source of anxiety and trigger depression, and they may need some...
Doctor in the House: Is This The End of Cancer?
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Earlier this week, a news article about...
Gigantism
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lurch is the gigantic butler of The Addams Family. Besides his extreme height, his hands and feet are large, his skin is thick and he has pronou...
Cancer In Teens
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood blockbuster film The Fault in Our Stars tells the story of two lovestruck teenagers who met at a cancer support group going through all the ...
Health News Digest: Music and Your Health
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest in health news. This week we explore music as therapy and torture. From how sound shapes your brain to the psychology of sound t...
Health Data Modelling
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Michael Washington, a senior health scientist and epidemiologist with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - or the CDC. We find out f...
Doctor in the House: Discrimination in Healthcare
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, Fifa Rahman joins him to discuss...
Injury Management
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With a society that is more health conscious and taking their recreational hobbies more seriously, there is also a higher chance of grave injuries. Ho...
World AIDS Day 2016
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This World AIDS Day, find out how you can support HIV prevention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health News Digest: Kanye West and Unusual Stories
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest in health news. Today, we explore some of the lesser discussed or just downright unusual stories: psycholinguistics, mental heal...
Adoption Laws
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On November 24th, Al Jazeera aired a documentary on 101 East about a baby-selling racket in Malaysia. After its broadcast, the country was left shock ...
Asean Healthcare Systems
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The number of older persons in Asia-Pacific is expected to be more than 1.26 billion by 2050. Based on that, the burden of healthcare is expected to i...
Doctor in the House: Genetics and HIV
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Resident Genet...
Occupied Children
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan returns for her monthly show, fresh off our BFM Health & Living Jr event. This mont...
Health News Digest: Kids Advancing Medicine
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we find out if the kids are alright. From a 4-year-old whose 999 call saved her mother’s life, ...
Hospitals Beyond Boundaries
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What does a United Nation's Younger Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals do? The founder of Hospitals Beyond Boundaries, Dr Mohd Lutfi Fadil L...
Doctor in the House: Universal Children's Day
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Meera Sivasothy and Dr George Lee discu...
Lung Cancer
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. In conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Mo...
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Umrah pilgrims are being urged to take extra precautions after a spate of MERS cases in Saudi Arabia. It causes severe human infections resulting in h...
Health News Digest: Natural Phenomena
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest in the health news. -- 0:23 - Phantom earthquakes 6:42 - Self-diagnosis and DIY treatment 13:38 - Thalassemia and genetic testin...
Being Sure About Being Healthy
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What if we use the principles of behavioural economics to change the way people think about their health? Psychologist Dr Alvin Ng and Head of AIA Vit...
Antimicrobial Resistance
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
World Antibiotic Awareness Week is from 14-20 November 2016. Coordinator of One Health University Network Assoc Prof Dr Latiffah Hassan drops by for a...
The Ear
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are radio announcers more susceptible to ear infections and hearing loss? Should you be using earphones, headphones or wireless earbuds? What other fu...
Should You See A Therapist or a Life Coach?
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Should you seek out a therapist, or would a life coach benefit you more? What’s the difference anyway? US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist...
Psychiatry Series: Phobias
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have an irrational fear of clowns? Well, it’s no laughing matter. Coulrophobia is one of the most common phobias in adults. Consultant Psychiatr...
Psychiatry Series: Phobias
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have an irrational fear of clowns? Well, it’s no laughing matter. Coulrophobia is one of the most common phobias in adults. Consultant Psychiatr...
Death by Toxic Air
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Three hundred million of the world’s children live in areas with extreme air pollution, according to new research by Unicef. Children are unique...
Healthcare for Refugees
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant Programme Officer (Health) for UNHCR Malaysia, Dr Susheela Balasundram joins Dr Junaidi Ismail to discuss the primary health care needs for ...
Developing A Champion Sportsperson
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want your child to be a star athlete? Find out how on this month's edition of sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh speaks about development of athletes f...
Text Neck
01 Nov 2016
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....
Exercise for the Obese
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Obese people should not exercise the same way fit people do. They face several challenges especially physically but also medically, for example, if th...
Doctor in the House: Needless Treatments
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, he is joined by Dr Milton Lum to...
Stigma and Medical Conditions
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do mental health, HIV, and erectile dysfunction have in common? These are just some well-known medical conditions that are still highly stigmatis...
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month. Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart stops beating suddenly and usually without any signs. Ho...
Integrative Medicine
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The integrative medicine community will be coming together for a symposium dedicated to improving treatment outcomes and quality of care. Speakers She...
World Stroke Day
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with World Stroke Day on October 29th, Consultant Neurologists from UKM give a rundown on stroke recognition and the latest development...
Doctor in the House: Pinktober vs. Movember
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Every year, Pink October comes around, ...
Paediatric Podiatry
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The moment a tot begins to walk is a major milestone. Children's feet should allow them to run, jump and play without the limitation of pain. The grow...
Hearing Loss and Hearing Devices
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Some have to wait for a long time to begin treatment as they are unable to afford the cost of hearing devices. Some have problems with maintaining the...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - sounds like a mouthful. And if it’s the first time you’ve heard of it, that’s no surprise. It is a rar...
Growth Hormones
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are aware that treating a medical condition early means getting the best outcome for the patient. But what happens when the condition is ra...
Doctor in the House: WHO Backs Sugar Tax
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he brings in Registered Diet...
Fountain of Youth
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The quest for the Fountain of Youth has consumed mankind and throughout history, across many cultures, there have been countless of tales and legends ...
It’s A Boy Thing
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A recent article in The Economist’s 1843 Magazine shared data that suggests that couples who have sons are more likely to stay together than tho...
Psychiatry Series: Delusions
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do politics and relationships have in common? According to Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan, they can be both confusing and, someti...
Psychiatry Series: Delusions
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do politics and relationships have in common? According to Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan, they can be both confusing and, someti...
Doctor in the House: Smartphone Addiction
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's only been seven years since the iPhone first burst on the scene, yet many of us now can't imagine life without it (or without our smartphon...
Medicine and Meditation
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation has long been practised for its multitudes of benefits. But only in the last few decades had science caught up with the studies and researc...
Bowen Therapy for Athletes
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why is there a small but growing number of athletes endorsing Bowen therapy? Does it really help? Lorna Mair returns with the low down on Bowen Therap...
The Case Against Power Morcellation
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In a two-year investigation, Matthew Ong covered the controversy over power morcellation, a then-common gynaecological procedure. His in-depth report...
Doctor in the House: Vasectomy, Prostate Cancer and Men's Health
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Vasectomy, prostate cancer and the mach...
Raising Children with Special Needs
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysian paralympians shone in the recent Paralympics - some of whom were categorised under "athletes with intellectual disabilities". We ask Consult...
World Heart Day Pt 2
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our World Heart Day special, IJN's Consultant Cardiologist Datuk Dr Ahmad Khairuddin discusses treatment evolution for coronary ...
World Heart Day Pt 1
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Datuk Dr Ahmad Khairuddin, Consultant Cardiologist of IJN, gives us the lowdown on the most common type of heart disease - coronary artery disease. Th...
Body Shaming
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There's certainly a lot of discussion about body image recently - whether you are a female Olympian, or Jessie Graff at the Emmy red carpet, or Wentwo...
Alzheimer’s - The Caregivers’ Perspective
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With the global commemoration of World Alzheimer's Month in September each year, we reflect on what we can do to support and improve the lives of peop...
Pink October
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Besides breast cancer, what other breast diseases are you familiar with? Is mammogram screening relevant? Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Breast Surgeon a...
The Economic Impact of Autism
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Intervention and therapy services for children with autism can reach up to RM 10,000 monthly. The Programme Director for The Early Autism Project and ...
With Sign Language, We Are Equal
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is held on the 4th week of September. IWD is the only week in a year that sees highly concerted global advoca...
Transforming Disability Management
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Disability after an injury is not a tragedy. Dr Hafez Hussain speaks about how workers with injuries or illnesses can return to work, especially with ...
Neurospinal Injuries
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervo...
Celibacy Syndrome
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Japan’s birth rate hit a record low in 2014 at just 1,001,000 infants. When combined with 1.3 million deaths in the same year, that’s a de...
Psychiatric Series: Suicide Prevention - Where’s The Progress?
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th is themed connection, communication and care. What is the progress made by observing awareness days suc...
Doctor in the House: Rudeness Kills
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan joins him to exp...
Swimming - Science of Speed
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Humans evolved from sea creatures but we’ve certainly shed a lot of the features meant for effective swimming over the millennia. Consultant Ort...
Zika Update
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On September 1st, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam confirmed the first Zika virus case in Malaysia. We find out what that means for our nat...
Paediatric Orthopaedics
06 Sep 2016
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....
Disaster Medicine
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the recent earthquakes that struck Italy and Myanmar, Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose explains disaster medicine from delivering humanitarian ...
Leptospirosis, Rat Urine Disease
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Principal Assistant Director of Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry drops by BFM to give us an update on leptospir...
Arthritis -- It’s In Your Hands
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A month ahead from World Arthritis Day, President of Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, Assoc Prof Dr Sargunan Sockalingam joins us for a take on this yea...
Becoming Ironman
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ironman is considered to be one of the most difficult single-day races in the world. It is a gruelling triathlon that starts with a 3.8km swim, follow...
Crisis Counselling
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Crisis counselling is a service afforded to individuals affected by distressing critical incidents. With multiple stories of violent crimes in the new...
Doctor in the House: VIP Syndrome
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Over the weekend, Singapore PM Lee Hsie...
Body Hackers and DIY Brain Zapping
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers have finally found a way to make people smarter, but it's not pleasant. How is electrical stimulation used to boost certain cognitive func...
Kidney Patient Guide
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When kidney failure is diagnosed, you could have a range of emotional responses -- disbelief, fear, anger, all of the above. It is completely normal t...
Breathing and Emotional States
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing comes to us naturally. We don’t need to think about the way we breathe, and yet our breathing patterns may give us insight into how we...
Reproductive Health of Young Girls
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Too many young people face barriers to reproductive health information and care. Dr Lavitha Sivapatham specialises in reproductive health of young gir...
Doctor in the House: Period Tracking App
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Helena Lim joins him this week to di...
Cancer & Nuclear Medicine
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A unique way to kill cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding tissue --that’s what nuclear medicine can offer to cancer patients. Dr Heng...
Sex After Sixty? Why Not?
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How does ageing affects sexual health? What are normal changes? Consultant Rehabilitation Physician Dr Intan Sabrina discusses the often overlooked ye...
Office Cake Culture and Oral Health
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Back in June, Professor Nigel Hunt from the Royal College of Surgeons of England said in a speech that a culture of eating sugary foods at work was fu...
Hepatitis C -- The Silent Killer
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There's a reason Hepatitis C has been dubbed the 'silent disease'. Hepatitis C can be 30 times more infectious than HIV, most of the 130 million peopl...
Doctor in the House: Sex and Athletic Performance
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The International Olympic Committe...
Bowen Therapy… For Kids?
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bowen therapy is used to address a range of common conditions including migraines and back pain. But how do little patients benefit from the technique...
Hiroshima Day Part 2
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the morning of the 6th of August 1945, the first atom bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima and three days after Nagasaki was hit by another bo...
Psychiatry Series: Mental Illness and Violence
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. Today he separate the myth...