Health & Living

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:...

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...